What places in Charlotte deserve to be remembered? | Map via Proxi
Hey, history buffs.
Have you ever looked at a local spot and thought, “this place deserves to be commemorated?” Our city is full of legendary locations – many of which are indicated by historical markers. Historical markers reveal significant places, streets, neighborhoods, buildings, businesses, and cultural events from the past or present. Think: The Hezekiah Alexander House or the Captain Jack statue at the corner of 4th Street and Kings Drive.
But not all significant areas get the attention they deserve. What about Brooks’ Sandwich House in NoDa, Tony’s Ice Cream in Gastonia, or the massive Willow Oak in the Union County town of Marvin that was named a “National Champion” by American Forests?
We want to put these places on the map — literally.
We’re putting your unofficial historical locations on the map.
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Rules + details
Submit your historic place for a chance to be featured nationwide on our historical marker map. Our favorite submissions will then be featured in our newsletter, where we’ll put it to a vote. Who knows? Maybe it will receive an official historical marker.
Submissions are open through 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Finalists will be selected by our team and announced in our newsletter. These finalists will then go head-to-head in a vote for our readers’ favorite. The winner will be announced later in December. No promises that it will get an actual historical marker, but it will be one in our hearts.
Want to know more about official historical markers around town? Check out the Historical Marker Database.
Thursday, Nov. 14 You Drink, We Donate To The Bulb| 2-10 p.m. | Wooden Robot Brewery | Cost of purchase |Every drink you order, $1 will go to the nonprofit mobile farmers market.
Indie On Wheels - Best Short Films | 6-7:45 p.m. | University City Regional Library | Free | Join the Queen City film community viewing favorite shorts from the 2024 Charlotte Film Festival.
Friday, Nov. 15 2024 Southern Christmas Show | 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | The Park Expo and Conference Center | $18+ | Start your weekend early by shopping from 400+ vendors in North America’s biggest holiday show.
A Shot In the Dark 5K & 10K Night Trail Race | 6-8:30 p.m. | US National Whitewater Center | $37 | Lace up your shoes for a nighttime trek across the forested trails of the Whitewater Center.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift | 7-8:15 p.m. | Great Aunt Stella Center | $46+ | Step “Out of the Woods” and into a candlelit concert with a string orchestra performing Swift’s greatest hits.
Saturday, Nov. 16 Maker’s Market CLT Pop Up Event | 1-5 p.m. | NoDa Brewing Co. | Cost of purchase | Sip a craft brew and shop from local crafters and vendors.
The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show| 6-8:30 p.m. |DoubleTree by Hilton South Charlotte Tyvola | $76 | Seek out the culprit in a hilarious mystery while feasting on a multi-course dinner.
You’ll need a coat today.Prepare for a rainy day with temperatures reaching the upper 40s. Get ready for sunnier skies and warmer temps this weekend. (WCNC)
State
The National Christmas Tree Contest winner from Newland, NC will be harvested on Wednesday, Nov. 20 before being sent to Washington, DC. The 19-ft Frasier fir will adorn the Blue Room at the White House. (WCNC)
Real Estate
Good news for your wallet. Charlotte’s median rent prices dropped in October — down two percent compared to fall 2023. Charlotte real estate agency Redfin also cites more available units. Plaza Midwood, SouthPark, and Dilworth remain the city’s priciest neighborhoods. (WBTV)
Development
UNC Charlotte plans to begin a $60 million expansion of Jerry Richardson Stadium starting next year. Fans can expect 3,000 more seats + luxury suites. The project is slated to be finished in 2027. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Transit
Ding, ding goes the trolley. The Belmont Trolley secured nearly $2 million in funding — beginning the first phase of the Belmont Trolley Station. The station will house three trolleys + a museum for local rail history. (WCNC)
Opening
Seemingly Overzealous will host a grand opening of its second dairy-free ice cream shop Saturday, Nov. 16. Festivities begin at 12 p.m. at the new location at 1308 The Plaza. The shop opened its first location at Camp North End in May 2023.
Coming Soon
Need a new lunch spot? Indian-Nepali restaurant Krazy Curry will open its second Charlotte area location at One South in Uptown. The restaurant will move into the former Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill. Doors open in January 2025.
Closing
Ohio-based American Freight will be closing all of its stores, including nine in the Charlotte area. The move comes after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will be slashing prices of all inventory. (WCNC)
Trending
No monkey business. Despite online claims, the WCNC Verify Team confirms no evidence recently escaped monkeys from a South Carolina research lab have reached Charlotte. State police report 32 of the 43 escaped primates have been safely found. (WCNC)
Sports
Is Bryce Young making a case to be starting QB beyond the final games of 2024?Go beyond the locker room for the biggest stories on the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Biz
Heading to Greenville for the holidays or a business trip? Consider Endeavor your office away from home. Conveniently located downtown, their bright + spacious coworking venue is perfect for boosting productivity, whether you’re between meetings or working a full day. Psst… Walk-ins are welcome.*
Charlotte Hornets players traditionally distribute Thanksgiving meals during the annual Cornucopia Initiative. | Photo via WCNC
Ready for a feel good story?
Hundreds of Charlotte families are getting a Thanksgiving meal thanks to theCharlotte Hornets and Food Lion Feeds. The pair have teamed up to provide meals to 1,000 families in need for the 14th annual Cornucopia Initiative.
Food for thought: Nearly 12 percent of Mecklenburg County’s households are considered food insecure.
Food Lion is supplying the turkey and all the fixings. Each meal has enough food to feed a family of four. Approximately 4,000 people will be served this holiday season.
The meals will be distributed to families at Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools through Second Harvest’s school-based mobile pantry program.
“We believe no one should have to choose between dinner and rent or gas and groceries,” said Food Lion President Meg Ham. “We are committed to helping end hunger in the towns and cities we serve.”
The Buy
The Buy
Thanksgiving Day is two weeks away. Shop essentials to liven up gatherings + make dinner a success:
City Editor Maria and I had a blast during our Southern Christmas Show preview. For all you pickleball players, we spent time browsing Dink to the Brink at Booth 24. Also, come hungry. There’s plenty of mouthwatering, holiday-themed treats to savor. It’s a great way to kick-start your holiday season.
