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🎖️ Let the games begin
Many athletes representing the US will train in Charlotte ahead of the games. | Photo via The International Military Sports Council (CISM)
All eyes will be on the Queen City in 2027 when Charlotte hosts the CISM Military World Summer Games. The nine-day competition, happening June 25-July 4, is often dubbed the Olympics for the world’s militaries, and many of the athletes will go on to qualify for the 2028 Olympics.
Organized by the U.S. Performance Center right here in Charlotte, 10,000 athletes from 140 nations will compete in 40+ sports, from swimming and track & field, to military-specific events like pentathlon and parachuting.
Bank of America Stadium could be one of the hosting venues for the 2027 World Military Games.
Photo via International Military Sports Council
Choosing Charlotte
Charlotte is already home to an impressive list of professional sports teams and was selected by the International Military Sports Council (CISM) for its infrastructure and experience in hosting international events.
Get ready to see events at venues like UNC Charlotte, the Mecklenburg County Sportsplex, and the US National Whitewater Center. Keep an eye out for the updates — we’ll let you know when they’re announced.
Avelo Airlines will launch nonstop flights from Concord-Padgett Regional Airport to Chicago and Nashville starting Feb. 12. The new routes will operate four times weekly, with one-way fares starting at $35. (WCNC)
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“Truly one of the best places in CLT to go relax and enjoy great food and drinks.” The People’s Market — a Charlotte staple found in Elizabeth and Myers Park — closed both locations. The owners cited financial stress as the main factor.
Tech
Charlotte-based Fastbreak AI, an AI-driven sports operations software company, secured $40 million in Series A funding to accelerate growth in professional and amateur sports. The round included investors Greycroft and GTMfund, plus athletes like former Panther Luke Kuechly.
Announced
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii will open a shop at The Thread in Rock Hill. The Colorado-based company serves hot and cold coffees, lattes, tea, smoothies, and Hawaiian-blended coffees. We’re excited to try their breakfast sandwiches made on sweet bread when they open in March.(The Charlotte Observer)
Active
Field Day Park at Lake Wylie added six new pickleball courts to its amenities. Take advantage of the new courts by playing in a tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 2 and Wednesday, Dec. 3. Bonus: bring toys to donate to the toy drive. (WSOC)
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“I really enjoy this website so I’m gonna give you 25 bucks, but if you misuse it and start getting politically motivated, I’m dropping it.”That’s what reader Jack K. said during our last fundraising campaign, and we’re proud to say that CLTtoday remains politics-free, now and forever. If you support that, make like Jack + contribute.
Sports
Will the Panthers rebound this Sunday and get a win in Atlanta? Go beyond the practice field for the biggest stories on the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Try This
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Shop
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As temperatures continue to fall, we’re leaning into our cold-weather essentials. Here are three we absolutely swear by:
👖 Really good fleece-lined leggings with pockets. The thermal lining delivers extra warmth without compromising on stretch and breathability.
🛌 A top-rated long sleeve pj set for maximum comfort and coziness during fall and winter nights.
✋ A pair of rechargeable handwarmers with three temperature settings and up to 36 hours of battery life. Bonus: They include a portable charging case for power on the go.
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I attempted to take a photo of the Northern Lights over Mooresville just before midnight on Wednesday. While the red is slightly visible near the bottom of the photo, the stars came out alright! Maybe I can start practicing astrophotography?
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