Off the court with ESPN’s Jay Bilas | CLTtoday got an exclusive interview with one of ESPN’s top analysts about his ACC Tournament predictions, the Queen City’s growth, and his 30-year broadcasting career.
Charlotte FC vs. FC Cincinnati | 7:30 p.m. | Bank of America Stadium | $15+ | It’s a battle of the Queen Cities but only one will come out as royalty, let it be The Crown.
Sunday, March 16
Bridal & Wedding Expo | 12-5 p.m. | The Park Expo and Conference Center | Free online, $10 at the door | Find organizers, dressmakers, venues, and other vendors to help create your dream wedding day.
7.74 million. That’s how many postings the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey saw in January — the majority of which came from an increase in retail positions. Explore local opportunities on CLTtoday’s Job Board and find the perfect fit close to home. (CNBC)
Tech
Do you want to taste this newsletter? An experimental device called e-Taste is in the works which would allow the sensation of taste in virtual reality. Cool, but we think we’ll stick with our local haunts for now. (Gizmodo)
Ranked
When you’re looking to spice up your food, what hot sauce do you grab? Texas Pete is apparently the top sauce for North Carolina. Do you agree?(HuffPost)
Feel Good
Are you happy now? Charlotte made it on WalletHub’s list of “Happiest Cities in America.” Our happiness was determined by metrics like average leisure time and the income-growth rate.
Sports
Which team will be crowned as ACC Champs tonight in Uptown? Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the ACCwith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
City Guide
City Guide
🛫 Ready for takeoff
You can’t help but smile when the skyline comes into focus while arriving at CLT. | Photo via @cltairport
ICYMI, Southwest Airlines will soon charge for bags. The airline is also reworking its frequent flyer program and offering basic economy tickets.
To help you navigate your upcoming travel at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, we’ve created a guide covering everything from terminals and parking to details for the seventh-busiest airport in the world for passengers — serving more than 58 million travelers in 2024.
What to know
TSA | According to the CLT’s website, it takes ~15 minutes to get through security during off-peak hours and 30+ minutes during peak hours. Check live wait times.
Food and drink | The airport offers a wide range of local eateries (like Midwood Smokehouse and Olde Mecklenburg Brewery) and national staples like Panera and Starbucks.
Reminder | As of May 7, 2025, flyers now need a REAL ID to board commercial flights in the US.
Nonstop flights
CLT Douglas offers 188 nonstop destinations — 146 domestic flights, plus 42 international destinations.
I can’t wait to see the green rapids during the US National Whitewater Center’s annual Green River Revival today. Spring is finally here and I’m ready to get back in the sun.
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