Hop on I-77 to find your route home. | Photo via WCNC
As we all know, the real estate market in Charlotte can be quite a wild ride. Our city is full of economic opportunity, new development, great restaurants, hip music venues + fun cultural events. (And lets be honest — it’s easy on the eyes.)
But when it comes to apartments, sorting through what’s affordable and what’s near social hot spots can feel overwhelming. Let’s look at some numbers:
Concord-based Classy Scoops Ice Cream Lounge will open a second location today at the University City Boulevard Parking Deck along North Tryon Street. Satisfy your sweet tooth with rolled ice cream, boba tea, and milkshakes. We can’t wait to get a cup soon. (The Charlotte Observer)
Shop
Dolce & Gabbana will open its first NC shop at SouthPark Mall. The luxury brand known for its silks, apparel, and accessories will be next to Gucci, in the former Tommy Bahama space. An exact opening date remains TBA. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Biz
Live Nation is partnering with Tepper Sports & Entertainment (TSE) for the new indoor music venue coming near Bank of America Stadium. Construction on the entertainment spot is expected to start in 2027. (WCNC)
Health
Mecklenburg County Public Health is encouraging parents to keep their children up to date on vaccinations, especially the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine. The recommendation comes amid an outbreak in Spartanburg County, SC. Check out local vaccine clinics.
Sports
Charlotte FC can clinch home-field advantage for round one of the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs. The team needs to win this weekend against Philadelphia at Bank of America Stadium. Cheer on The Crown tomorrow at 6 p.m. (WCNC)
Listen
The Panthers will fight for a win on the road against the Jets. What does it take to win this Sunday? Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Try This
Still need a pumpkin? You can visit one of the Queen City’s plentiful pumpkin patches, or head to Vaulted Oak Brewing, where a pumpkin and a pint are $14 — proceeds from pumpkin sales go to the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
Arts
“The Magicians Table,” the immersive close-up magic show at Blume Studios in the Iron District, has been extended to run through Feb. 15, 2026. Book your ticket for mind-boggling magic, music, and entertainment.
Shop
Shop Local QC is hosting the Just Us Girls Market this Sunday, Oct. 19. Drom 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., visit PINE at The Pass in NoDA to shop for jewelry, accessories, décor, and gifts+ sip mocktails from The Social Spritz. Tickets are available online — use code “VIP” for 50% off.
Drink
Craft beer is facing a dry spell. Sales were down 4% last year, and for the first time in 20 years, more breweries have closed than opened nationwide in the last 18 months. Luckily, Charlotte’s taps are still flowing — raise a glass at these local breweries. (The New York Times)
The Charlotte Checkers are a minor-league professional ice hockey team and affiliate of the reigning Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers.
Photo by Jacob Kupferman via Charlotte Checkers
Tonight’s the night. The Charlotte Checkers will take the ice at Bojangles Coliseum to kick off the 2025-2026 season. They’ll play the Iowa Wild, with the face-off scheduled for 7 p.m.
Ready for some opening weekend deals?Special-edition shirts are available, matching the new jerseys the Checkers will wear this season, plus, there’s a banner giveaway to celebrate the team’s Eastern Conference Championship win. Tomorrow’s game is the annual “My First Checkers Game,” where kids tickets are $5.
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I’ll be in line bright and early for a bite of PopUp Bagels. The highly-anticipated bagel shop is opening today at The Bowl at Ballantyne. I guess the real question is, are we craving salty or sweet this morning? If you’re in line with me, be sure to say hi!
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