What we learned walking the SouthPark Loop | CLTtoday walked the three-mile urban trail in the heart of SouthPark, known as “The Loop,” to learn its history and exciting future ahead.
New Uptown hotel aims to be sleek hangout spot | Charlotte’s Moxy Hotel boasts murals by local artists, skyline views, and attitude, encouraging locals and visitors to be adventurous in the Queen City.
Events
Events
Saturday, May 31
Fort Mill Farmers & Artisans Market | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Veterans Park, Fort Mill, SC | Cost of purchase | Grab fresh produce from local farmers and artisans during this seasonal market.
Mecklenburg Resolves: 250th Anniversary Celebration | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Charlotte Museum of History | $10 | Take a trip back in time visiting the 1774 Rock House to learn Charlotte’s journey to independence.
The Carolina Fashion Awards 25 | 6-10 p.m. | Euphoria Charlotte | $75 | Dress your “Instagram best” for this black-tie event celebrating the most prestigious fashion the Carolinas have to offer.
Sunday, June 1
Charles C. Coddington, Entrepreneur of the New South | 5:30 p.m. | The Duke Mansion | Free | Join Charlotte native Phil Johnson to discuss his new biography of Queen City business icon C.C. Coddington with a wine reception.
Open Art Studio | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | 310 ART at Re.Imagine Studio | $30 | Bring your paints, tools, and projects and learn from the expert guidance of artistic pros.
How Old Age is like Young Age | 6-9 p.m. | The Ivey Brain Health & Memory Wellness Center | $25 | Join Charlotte author Judy Goldman to discuss her new book on how aging reflects in all stages of life.
Women’s Em[POWER]ment Summit | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Charlotte Convention Center | $175 | Join this leadership experience bringing women together to discuss leadership over lunch and a cocktail hour.
When folks in North Carolina search for travel tips, there’s one country that’s trending on Google — Japan. Maybe they’re also planning a trip to one of our sister cities, Krefeld, Germany.
Number
$35. That’s how much Southwest travelers have to pay for one checked bag after the airline implemented its new checked bag policy this week. Traveling soon? See our tips for flying out of CLT Airport, including parking recommendations, and unique nonstop flights. (Wall Street Journal)
History
The US Treasury Department has placed its last order for penny blanks and announced plans to stop making the one-cent coin. Production is expected to end in early 2026 for the coin first minted in 1793, making the penny nearly as old as the city of Charlotte. (Newsweek)
Watch
The armchair experts have spoken, and North Carolina’s most popular TV genre is cooking shows, according to data by SmartMove. If you ask us, our favorite genre is local — and we’ve got some recommendations to add to your streaming list. (Mental Floss)
Sports
The ACC’s new scheduling format is shaking up traditional rivalries. Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the North Carolina Tar Heelswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Number
4.5 million. That’s how many people start their day with 1440, your daily digest for unbiased, fact-centric news. Psst — It takes five minutes to read. Subscribe free.*
City Guide
City Guide
🏃 Get ready to run
The Around the Crown 10K draws thousands of runners to Uptown Charlotte every September. | Photo by Samuel Martin via Around the Crown 10K
Cruising through South End, it’s common to catch a cluster of runners jogging by. The Queen City holds a strong running culture, bringing people together who enjoy staying active and building community any day of the week.
We’ve compiled a list of upcoming summertime races + weekly running groups you can join across the city. So lace up your shoes and ready, set, go:
🏁 Upcoming races
River Jam Trail Race | Second Thursday, May-September | 6:30 p.m. | US National Whitewater Center | $25 | Run off-road in this 5K or 10K-ish trail race every month through September.
4 on the Fourth | Friday, July 4 | 7:30 a.m. | 4325 Barclay Downs Dr. | $15+ | Celebrate the Fourth with a four-mile race, plus popsicles will be waiting at the finish.
Around the Crown 10K | Sunday, Aug. 31 | 7:30 a.m. | Uptown Charlotte | $60+ | Run on I-277 in the only race that shuts down the loop around Uptown.
⚡ These tapered linen pants are newly marked down and great if you don’t love a wide-leg style.
⚡ Grab a pair of Zella everyday joggers for a lightweight pant perfect for casual summer days.
⚡ This men’s pocket t-shirt is made from 100% cotton and on sale for under $20.
It’s been wonderful to see how many people have enjoyed our story on the history of the SouthPark Loop. My tour of the Loop helped me discover Nick’s Cafe, which makes a delicious breakfast. I still need to try the chicken and dumplings lunch special soon!
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