South Main Street will be renamed Combs Lane, becoming an alternate route to the roundabout on Old Statesville and Mt. Holly-Huntersville roads. | Screenshot via Google Maps
Cruising through downtown Huntersville, you’ll notice some changes. Starting Thursday, May 1, two sections of Main Street will have new names to ease traffic navigation.
About 20 years ago, NCDOT recommended expanding NC-115 (aka Old Statesville Road) to be four lanes through the downtown area. Instead, the town transformed the street to maintain north-south traffic flow around Gilead Road and NC-115. IYKYK.
The Town of Huntersville shared this image to give a different view of the road changes.
Graphic by the Town of Huntersville
Now, NC-115 boasts two roundabouts at the northern and southern ends of Main Street. The streets will serve as alternative routes to the roundabouts, being renamed to Combs Lane (North Main Street) and Thread Lane (South Main Street).
The changes come as Huntersville continues to see growth, recently ranking as the 18th best suburb to live in North Carolina. With that growth comes more traffic, and the town is welcoming neighbor input on how to manage it.
Mark your calendar. A public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6 at 6 p.m. to address traffic along Devonshire Drive and Cockerham Lane.
CATS Micro Lunch & Learn | 1-3 p.m. | Lake Norman Chamber - Randy Marion Conference Room, Cornelius | Free | Learn about CATS’ new microtransit service running in Huntersville, Cornelius, and Davidson.
Book Trivia: Lady Whistledown Edition | 7-10 p.m. | Room Service | $5+ | Make Queen Charlotte proud by putting your “Bridgerton” knowledge to the test.
Thursday, May 1
Secret Garden Soiree | 4-7 p.m. | The Mint Museum Randolph | $100+ | Celebrate and support the work of Above and Beyond Students — an organization creating STEM opportunities for students.
Lovin’ Life Music Fest Kick Off Party at Fahrenheit | 4-7 p.m. | Fahrenheit | Cost of purchase | Savor $5 bar bites, cocktail specials, and a chance to win swag and VIP passes to the upcoming weekend-long festival.
Rivers Rutherford & Tim Nichols | 7:30 p.m. | The Carolina | $150+ | The award-winning songwriters will take the stage, with proceeds benefiting Alexander Youth Network, HopeWay, and Hope Community Clinic.
Friday, May 2
Lovin’ Life Music Fest | 1-11 p.m. | First Ward Park | $345+ | Prepare to sing and dance for the day or the weekend at the second annual festival in Uptown.
Jazz at the Bechtler: Tribute to Miles Davis | 6-8 p.m. | Bechtler Museum of Modern Art | $25+ | Sway to this tribute concert for the iconic American jazz trumpeter and bandleader.
“Carmen” | 7:30 p.m. | Friday, May 2-Sunday, May 11 | Knight Theater | $42+ | Tickets are still available for opening night of the electrifying reinterpretation of this show centered on passion, love, and heartbreak.
Saturday, May 3
Whitewater Triathlon | 6 a.m.-12 p.m. | US National Whitewater Center | $65+ | Prepare to swim, bike, and run through the Whitewater Center’s trail system.
Friday, May 9
Artisphere presented by Prisma Health | Friday, May 9-Sunday, May 11 | Hours vary | Main Street, Greenville, SC | Free | Enjoy a weekend in Greenville, SC, filled with live music, demos, street performers, hands-on workshops, local eats, and art from 140 vendors.*
Road trip to this Forbes-listed “Top 12 Travel Destination”
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Whether it’s your first visit or your 50th, there’s always something new to discover. | Photo courtesy of Andre Daugherty
Pop quiz: Which North Carolina city was named one of Forbes’ Top 12 Destinations and one of The New York Times’ 52 Places to Go in 2025? And sits only 90 minutes from Charlotte?
If you guessed Asheville, you’d be correct. The Appalachian mountain town earned a spot on both prestigious lists this year with its resilience, heart, and creative spirit, boasting experiences like:
One-of-a-kind dining experiences rooted in mountain grown ingredients
Who’s hungry for breakfast? Poppy’s Bagels at 2921 Providence Rd. is reopening its shop tomorrow, May 1, at 7 a.m., serving up bagels, spreads, salads, and sandwiches. The popular bagel shop closed in January after a fire. (WSOC)
Coming Soon
The Juice Pod, a fast-casual cafe, will open its first location next door to Sycamore Brewing. The cafe at The Line will serve acai and chia pudding, hummus, salads, wraps, and boast a garage-style window facing the Rail Trail. An opening date remains TBA. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Announced
Prepare to dive. Discovery Place is welcoming guests underwater through its new exhibition, OceanXperience. The immersive exhibition is included in regular admission + opens Saturday, May 24 and runs through Sept. 7.
Civic
Who will replace Tariq Bokhari? Today, Charlotte City Council is welcoming applications for a temporary replacement for the District Six seat. The application will be open for two weeks. An open forum will be between May 13 and 19, and the person will be sworn in by early June. (WCNC)
Development
Speaking of Discovery Place... the new kids museum planned for Matthews could be placed on a school campus. Town leaders revealed the museum would be part of a new building for Matthews Elementary School. Construction is slated between 2026 and 2028. (Queen City News)
Legacy
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police is holding internal observances to honor four officers who died on the job in April 2024. CMPD also unveiled a documentary, giving first-hand accounts of the deadly ambush. (WCNC)
Real Estate
A historic Plaza Midwood mansion sold for $3.7 million — $2 million less than asking price. The Barnhardt-Cramer House on Maymont Place spans more than 7,300 sqft, with six bedrooms, four full and two half bathrooms, a basement, and a pool and spa. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Ranked
According to a new list by US News and World Report, Charlotte ranked the fifth-best place to live in the country. The report focused on Charlotte’s economy and its prime location — just hours from both mountains and beaches. (WCNC)
Try This
See the works of one of the most influential artists of the 21st century. ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK is now open at The Mint Museum in Uptown, with a new portrait of Hugh McColl on display at the Randolph location. The exhibit is $10 plus general admission.
Sports
What does Tidjane Salaun need to work on this summer for a bigger role in the Hornets’ future? Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Charlotte Hornetswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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Travel
Mapping out your summer travel plans? Perfect timing: Snag this travel credit card’s rare, limited-time welcome bonus to fuel your adventures — whether it’s luxuriating at a resort that could be seen in “The White Lotus,” or city-hopping to visit friends + fam.*
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If you have time, I highly recommend visiting ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK at the Mint Museum. The exhibition celebrates the famed photographer’s amazing 50-year career. Not shown in this video, John Lennon’s last photograph with Yoko Ono.
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What’s your favorite part about visiting Charlotte’s greenways?
The Liz Hair section of the Little Sugar Creek Greenway opened in March 2025.
Photo by CLTtoday
Last week, Paw Creek Greenway opened to nature lovers from across the Charlotte area. With 20+ miles of greenway under construction in Mecklenburg County, there’s plenty of nature for the 72% of voters who want to be immersed in it. For 17%, greenways are made better with a pet on their side while 6% love to escape the sounds of the city.
