The 18th hole at Quail Hollow Club is known to draw a crowd no matter what event is taking place. | Photo by CLTtoday
“This is going to be a world-class event,” legendary sportscaster and Charlotte native Jim Nantz recently told the crowd full of city representatives, media, and Truist employees. Officials with the Truist Championship announced community-focused programming and initiatives that go beyond the tournament in Charlotte.
What’s on the tee
Beginning Nov. 12, Birdies for Better will invite fans to guess the number of birdies scored during the tournament to win prizes while supporting local nonprofits focused on affordable housing, small business growth, and workforce development. Nonprofits can register to receive funds and a portion of the tournament’s $100,000 bonus pool.
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles was all smiles as Truist Championship organizers announced upcoming community initiatives.
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Starting May 5, 2026, a monthly spotlight series called Truist Tuesdays will highlight local organizations making a difference in the community. The series will also honor Charlotte native and PGA legend Dr. Charles Sifford.
Championship details
The Truist Championship, formerly known as the Wells Fargo Championship, will take place May 6-10, 2026. Individual tickets are not yet on sale, but hospitality packages are available.
Women’s professional basketball is coming to Charlotte. Today, Zawyer Sports & Entertainment will announce the team name, logo, and head coach for the Queen City’s team that will play in the new UPSHOT League. We’ll be at the announcement.
Weather
Grab a sweater. A cold front is bringing cooler temperatures and wind today and tomorrow across the Queen City. Highs are expected to be in the upper 60s and 70s. Fall, is that you? (WCNC)
Opening
Lowes Foods’ new store in Indian Land, SC opens today. The store along Highway 521 anchors The Exchange, a mixed-use development, near Costco.
Outdoors
Speaking of sports... The Ballantyne Campus opened Crash Course, a new 18-hole disc golf course, off Lower Avenue between North Community House Road and Ballantyne Commons Parkway. The par-three course spans 1.5 miles, is free to use, and will be open daily.
Try This
Folia, the popular South End cocktail bar, is celebrating its first birthday this Saturday, Oct. 11, with $2 lattes, live music, and drink specials. Did we mention there’s birthday cake, too?
Ranked
Tega Cay’s Gold Hill Elementary School is the top-ranked public elementary school in both the Charlotte area and the state of South Carolina, according to Niche. The annual rankings combine data from the US Department of Education and test scores, student-teacher ratios + programming.
Listen
The Hornets are getting ready for their season opener. What can we expect to see on the court? Go beyond the roster for the biggest stories on the Charlotte Hornetswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Jobs
“The process is super easy and far more cost-effective than using a recruiter.” That’s what one business owner said about hiring through our Job Board. See for yourself — post your open positions for free.
Shop
Crafters, you need(le) to hear this. Shuttered retailer Joann is sort of back. Michael’s bought Joann and will launch The Knit & Sew Shop, a co-branded “shop-in-shop” across its 1,300+ stores. Cutting tables for fabric sales by the yard are planned for 650 stores by mid-October. Find your local Michael’s.
You read today’s subject line right. PopUp Bagels announced its opening at The Bowl at Ballantyne next Friday, Oct. 17 — this is your sign to mark your calendar if you haven’t yet. ICYMI, PopUp Bagels is known for its fresh bagels, schmears, and quirky flavors. Think: truffle butter or mac and cheese-flavored cream cheese.
The South Charlotte location marks the New England-based chain’s first in North Carolina. Another is planned for the Commonwealth in Plaza Midwood — an opening date is TBA, but we’ll keep you updated.
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I’m so excited for today’s announcement about a new women’s team in the Queen City. It’s been an honor to cover Carolina Ascent FC during its first two seasons, and I hope to do the same with the new UpShot League team in Charlotte. Go sports!
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