Find the perfect gift to express gratitude and love for the role models in your life. | Graphic by 6AM City
This year, Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 15 — meaning it’s a great time to browse our gift guide for parents, grandparents, neighbors, mentors, and life-long friends. Shop great gifts that say I appreciate you:
Local pick:Homemade cake | $46 | Your loved one may enjoy a sweet surprise from Marina’s Tapas, now offering full size basque cheesecakes for pre-order and pickup right at the stall.
Golf practice net | $99.99 | Golfers can perfect their swing before stepping out on the course with this golf net great for backyards, basements, or even the living room.
Personalized photo wallet card | $14.95 | Tug on heartstrings with this engraved metal wallet insert that features your custom message on one side + a meaningful photo on the other.
Local pick:The Green Mile PGA Championship tee | $45 | Prepare for the PGA Championship by sporting a green 704 Shop shirt showcasing Quail Hollow Club.
Neck + shoulders heating pad | $39.99 | This electric heat wrap helps with back pain, muscle aches, and de-stressing.
Crocs recovery slide | $64.95 | If they already love Crocs, upgrade them to the next best thing: a luxe, comfortable slide that will become their most-worn shoe of the summer.
Custom photo socks | $16.99 | Photos of pets, babies, or any person can be added to socks sure to delight.
Carhartt lunch box | $29.50 | This camping cooler and worksite lunchbox is durable, waterproof, and extra roomy.
Golf cooler bag | $25.99 | This slim, insulated cooler sleeve fits up to six beer cans.
Consider celebrating Taco Tuesday every day at any of Tacos 4 Life’s four Charlotte locations. | Photo by CLTtoday
Looking for a tasty, local lunch spot that doesn’t break the bank? Check out this list of 30+ places where lunch for one costs $15 or less.
Dilworth
Kid Cashew
Less than five minutes from Freedom Park, guests can order a “Lunch Pick 2" for $11.95 on weekdays 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tacos 4 Life Dilworth
Enjoy items like fried chicken, blackened mahi-mahi, or Hawaiian shrimp tacos + for every meal purchased, a meal is donated to a child in need.
Filling your belly with barbecue doesn’t mean emptying the bank.
Sweet Lew’s BBQ
For $14, get your fill with a chopped pork sandwich combo (includes sides and a drink). Pro tip: If you visit on Thursdays, sandwich combos are $12.
CLTtoday stopped by for lunch at Brooks’ Sandwich House and ordered the classic cheeseburger.
Photo by CLTtoday
NoDa
Brooks’ Sandwich House
This beloved lunch spot has been serving burgers and hot dogs with a family chili recipe since 1973.
Editor’s note: Come ready to pay with cash. Brooks’ doesn’t accept credit cards.
Neil Diamond Voyage | 6:30-9 p.m. | LangTree Lake Norman, Mooresville | Free | Get outside and jam to Diamond’s songs performed by a tribute band.
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers vs. Myrtle Beach Pelicans | 7 p.m. | Atrium Health Ballpark, Kannapolis | $28+ | Spend the evening at the ballpark as the Cannon Ballers look to send the Pelicans flying back to the beach.
Charlotte Ballet FLIP: Choreographic Workshop | 7:30 p.m. | Patricia McBride and Jean | $32 | Marvel at the poise and grace on stage as dancers become choreographers in this end-of-season showcase.
Friday, June 6
Sacred Bloom | 12-4 p.m. | McAlpine Creek Park | $11+ | Connect with your body in this guided free-flow dance gathering.
Summer Beach Bash | 6-9 p.m. | Walter Y. Elisha Park, Fort Mill, SC | Free | Kick off summer with tropical vibes, live bands, and delicious food trucks.
Paint & Sip: Vincent Van Gogh | 6 p.m. | Cain Center for the Arts, Cornelius | $100 | Create your own “Starry Night” with help from artist instruction + an inclusive bar and snacks.
Community Yard Sale | 7 a.m.-1 p.m. | One Church of Charlotte | Cost of purchase | You know what they say — “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.”
Charlotte Sustainability Summit | 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City | $20+ | Join the conversation to better understand local and regional sustainability efforts across the Queen City — plus, City Editor Maria will be there moderating a panel.
PRIDE Fest | 12-7 p.m. | NoDa Brewing Company | Free | Experience a day of community with live music, local art, and food benefiting the local nonprofit, Time Out Youth.
Starting Sunday, June 15, PrimeFish Cellar is closing for upgrades. The gourmet market and bottle shop on Providence Road will re-open in the fall as a sushi, sake, and wine bar. Stay tuned for updates.
Try This
No more mystery around dirty soda. CLTtoday got in the driver’s seat to try the trending drink + how long it takes to visit the newly-opened Swig in Indian Land, SC. Did we like it? Click the link to find out.
Traffic
A section of West Morehead Street near Freedom Drive should reopen today following sinkhole repairs. The sinkhole was near the bridge that crosses Stewart Creek + affected traffic in and out of Uptown. (WCNC)
Civic
Mecklenburg County Commissioners approved the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026. The budget includes an increase in CMS funding and employee pay raises, but over $6 million in cuts to nonprofit funding. The budget goes into effect July 1. (WCNC)
Development
Pappas Properties is developing a new multifamily, 82-acre development in Matthews + a wellness-focused project in Mooresville. The firm brought on a new senior vice president to oversee its multifamily development. The Matthews project is expected to wrap this summer, whereas Mooresville will be a phased build starting this summer. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Biz
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange platform in the country, is expanding to 110 East in South End. The move will create 130 jobs with pay ranging from $32 to $41 for hourly and $96,000 to $117,000 for salaried workers. (The Charlotte Observer)
Tech
Amazon will be investing $10 billion into its upcoming Richmond County campus. The development 80 miles from Charlotte is expected to create at least 500 jobs and will expand its cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure. (WCNC)
Real Estate
Want to live like newly retired NASCAR driver Martin Truex, Jr.? His Lake Norman estate is on the market for $7.5 million and boasts five bedrooms, five full and four half bathrooms, a retro-style theater, an exercise room + a custom bar. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Shop
Get ready for deals. From June 12–15, Both Charlotte Premium Outlets and Concord Mills are participating in National Outlet Shopping Day. From June 12-15, more than 290 retailers like Adidas, Crocs, and Old Navy, will offer deals to help families prep for summer travel, back-to-school, and Father’s Day.
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This best-selling bath mat. When was the last time you replaced the mats in your bathroom? If you’re anything like us, it’s been too long. Consider this your sign to upgrade. We love this one that features a soft, ultra-absorbent design and comes in multiple colors and sizes for easily mixing + matching.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
On Tuesday night, I was lucky enough to attend the Charlotte Checkers’ Eastern Conference Series-winning game. I was recording most of the game, but I had to screenshot this moment — when Jesse Puljujariv celebrated what ended up being the game-winning goal, sending the Checkers to a 3-2 lead. His excitement was palpable and I can’t wait to see the team advance to the Calder Cup Finals!
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