Treat your loved ones to fun, cozy, and personalized picks this holiday gifting season. | Graphic by 6AM City
What do a literary quote clock, three pounds of salt, and a duck lamp have in common? They’re all in our holiday gift guide. Happy shopping.
Gifts for holiday parties and gift exchanges
Local pick: Oh My Mahjong! Coin & Dice Bag | $16 | Keep your dice and mahjong tiles all in one place – it’s easy to grab the bag and go to your next match.
Monopoly Deal | $7.99 | This fun + family-friendly gift is a fast-paced version of the classic game.
Three pounds of really good salt | $49.99 | This one is sure to get some strange looks, but its silliness and sheer practicality might make it the most memorable gift at the party.
It’s giving Palm Springs. With five bedrooms, a large kitchen, over an acre of private land, an outdoor shower, a pool, and a personal gym, this Foxcroft Hills home is quite the retreat.
Transit
Thermal Road in southeast Charlotte is closed for culvert improvements, between Ramath Drive and Pineburr Road — that’s in Stonehaven near Monroe Road. The closure is expected to last until Aug. 21, 2026. (WSOC)
Civic
Charlotte City Council approved a $25 million renovation plan for the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Uptown. Improvements include relocating the gift shop and cafe, new security equipment, added event space, and a dedicated area for school groups. The board must vote again in 2026 to approve a construction contract. (The Charlotte Observer)
Cause
SHARE Charlotte is hosting its annual Giving Tuesday event at The Pearl tomorrow, Dec. 2. Between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., the community is invited to donate, give goods, or register to volunteer with area nonprofits.
Mailbag
When we get a new CLTtoday reader, we always ask them about their favorite restaurant. Recently, Elizabeth S. said her favorite is 300 East in Dilworth. Our favorite is the salmon burger.
Read
Charlotte trial attorney M. E. Flatow is adding author to his resume, with his new book “Ocean Child.” The multi-POV novel is about three girls and their journey to build families stronger than the ones they’re given. Get a copy for your next book club meeting.
Fun Fact
Did you know? Ashe County — about two hours north of Charlotte — is the largest Christmas tree–producing county in the United States. Thanks to our weather, we grow about 2 million trees annually.
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Carolina Ascent midfielder B Hylton was called up to the England U-20 Women’s National Team for a set of international friendlies in Spain. I’m waiting on pins and needles to see how she performed. The Carolina-raised athlete will be back on the pitch this Saturday, Dec. 4, during the Ascent’s game against Brooklyn FC.
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