Attention shoppers: If you love a good sale, it’s your time to shine. Amazon Prime Day is live today through Friday, July 11. Here are the best deals The Buy team has found:
Buzziest deals
Arlo Video Doorbell | $129.99 $49.99
Get a doorbell with two-way audio capabilities and motion detection alerts.
iRobot Roomba Vacuum + Mop | $274.99 $139.99
Take the leap into a robot vacuum lifestyle with this fantastic deal.
Mansion Monday: You couldn’t resist clicking on this custom home in Mooresville with panoramic lake views, a pool, and designer walk-in closets.
Events
Events
Tuesday, July 8
Tuesday Cycle Club | 6 p.m. | Hoptown Brewing Co., Mooresville | Cost of purchase | Grab your bikes and helmets for a group ride with other riders.
Speed Dating for Singles | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Seoul Food Meat Company Mill District | $39 | Meet up to 12 matches between 30 and 49-years-old.
Carolina Skygazers Meeting | 7:30-9 p.m. | Museum of York County, Rock Hill, SC | Free | Join the Carolina Skygazers Astronomy Club for an out-of-this-world chat about the stars.
Wednesday, July 9
Water Balloon Baseball | 10-11 a.m. | President James K. Polk State Historic Site, Pineville | $5 | Kiddos ages 6-12 can come out to learn about the history of baseball + play a game with its own summer twist.
“Legally Blonde: The Musical” | 7 p.m. | Booth Playhouse | $25+ | Get ready for a night of pink and powerhouse performances that will have you bending + snapping in your seats.
Johnson Brothers Wine Tasting | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Roots Cafe | Free | The beloved cafe is celebrating a new wine menu with free tastings — first come, first served.
“Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” | 7-9:30 p.m. | Carolina Theatre | $16+ | Travel to a “galaxy far, far away” during this epic showing of George Lucas’ 1983 film.
Sundown Sounds: Chicago Rewired | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Pearl Street Park | Free | Enjoy the sunshine at this free concert outside of Uptown.
Extreme heat is back in the Queen City. Today and tomorrow, the heat index and humidity will make things feel like it’s over 100 degrees. The good news: Temps are expected to cool off by Friday. Until then, stay cool and check out any of Charlotte’s museums. (WCNC)
Cause
Boone-based Samaritan’s Purse deployed disaster relief resources to Texas following the deadly flash flooding there. The organization will work with local emergency officials and church partners to assess the most critical needs in the community + is accepting donations for relief efforts. (WCNC)
Bar One Lounge in Uptown and 800° Carolinas at The Alley at Latta Arcade closed last week. Restaurateur Steven Jensen is working to clear the nearly $300,000 lien and reopen Bar One Lounge this month. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Drink
Rally Pickleball is serving up an iced matcha flight, combining flavors like coconut, raspberry lemon, and lemon ginger. The $12 flight is available at the cafe until 3 p.m.
Number
150 million. That’s how many hot dogs are consumed by Americans on the Fourth of July. Now the question is — how many of our readers think a hot dog is a sandwich? Quite a few, it turns out.
Transit
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is offering fare-free rides on the Micro service through Sunday, July 13. The free rides are to ease the transition following service discontinuations of the North Mecklenburg Village Rider, Davidson Shuttle, and 47X. (WCNC)
Civic
Charlotte City Council is hosting two webinars for residents to discuss and provide feedback on the 14 new Charlotte Future 2040 Community Area Plans and Revised Policy Maps. The meetings are Monday, July 14 and Tuesday, July 15. (WBTV)
Plan Ahead
North Carolina’s largest pottery sale returns to the Queen City on Saturday, Sept. 27. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the 19th Annual Potters Market at the Mint Museum Randolph highlights work from more than 50 potters. Tickets start at $25 per person.
Sports
Will the Panthers’ roster steer clear of major injuries this season? Go beyond the field for the biggest stories on the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Stat
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Post of the Day
It’s Bo Time. It’s hard to believe Bojangles’ first location on West Boulevard opened almost 50 years ago. On July 6, 1977, the chicken and biscuit chain operated as a “quick-service restaurant,” aka no seating. According to some of the comments on this post, an eight-piece chicken meal with one side and four biscuits cost ~$6. We checked: That same meal is around $20 today.
A best-selling vibrator, on sale for Prime Day. Get 30% off plusOne’s bullet-style vibrator that’s made of body-safe silicone and is small enough for travel.
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As you may know, I was in Las Vegas to see the debut of Kelly Clarkson’s residency over the weekend. Unfortunately, it was postponed, so, no concert for me and my best friend. However, we made the most of the situation and visited an interactive art museum called Arte Museum Las Vegas. I can see something like this opening within Blume Studios here in Charlotte. It was absolutely mesmerizing and Instagram-worthy.
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