Fortunately for tropical weather lovers, big snow storms aren’t common in the Charlotte area. | Photo via WCNC
With the slush still melting from this past weekend’s storm, we want you to close your eyes and think back to Charlotte’s great snowfall of 2004.
ICYMI (or were just a wee snowflake at the time), here’s what happened: Snow started falling around 12 p.m. on Feb. 26, 2004, and the city came to a standstill when everyone left work and school at the same time. Another wave of snow fell overnight, into Feb. 27.
It was a record-setting storm, with 11.6 inches of snow falling in Charlotte — the third-largest one-day total on record. The snow accumulation at Charlotte Douglas International Airport was 13.2 inches — the third-biggest in city history.
Neighboring Rock Hill, SC measured up to 22 inches. It was York County’s largest snowfall on record and a top-three storm in South Carolina state history.
Ready for more snowtable fast facts about Charlotte’s relationship with snow?
Check out the cozy side of winter in Jackson County, NC. | Photo via @autumn_parmley
Winter reveals a quieter, more serene side of the Blue Ridge Mountains, especially in Jackson County, North Carolina. Crisp air, fewer crowds, and striking seasonal views make cold-weather hiking especially rewarding.
Bundle up this morning. According to our news partners at WCNC, this morning is the coldest morning of the week, with a low of 12 degrees around 7 a.m. The good news: temperatures will reach the 40s this week. (WCNC)
Community
Starting today, Solid Waste Services will pick up garbage, recycling, yard waste, and scheduled bulky items. Collections were canceled yesterday because of the winter storm + will operate on a one-day delay for the rest of the week.
Cause
The winter storm has severely impacted the region’s blood supply, creating an urgent need for donors. Those who donate blood can earn $40 in TBC Rewards. Every donation counts — patients are waiting, and lifesaving help is needed now.Learn more + donate.*
Sports
From the Queen City to the Super Bowl. Former Myers Park QB Drake Maye and Charlotte Christian alum Garrett Bradbury will represent the QC when the New England Patriots face the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Feb. 8. Round up the watch party. (WCNC)
Closed
If you’ve ever made a weekend trip to Blowing Rock, this one may hit close to home. Bistro Roca — a longtime favorite to locals and travelers — was destroyed by a weekend fire. Owners thanked fire crews and the community, while the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce launched a fundraiser to support displaced employees. (WCNC)
Edu
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools may redraw boundary lines and reopen E.E. Waddell High School. The change would convert the high school from a magnet school to a regular high school, easing attendance at neighboring schools, with changes possible for the 2027-28 school year. (The Charlotte Ledger)
Announced
We love your love the most. Grammy-nominated singer Eric Church will perform at the Spectrum Center on Saturday, April 4. Tickets start at $62.
Sports
Has Buzz City tied or surpassed its entire victory total from last season? Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Charlotte Hornetswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Travel
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Job
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Shop
If we could only buy one thing this month? We’d buy two — a two-piece set, that is. Eliminate outfit guesswork + look instantly put together with this best-selling comfy travel set, or turn the cozy up a notch with this knit loungewear set.*
Get ready to sample a curated pairing of Uchibā and Emmy Lou’s menus. | Photos by Emmy Lou’s and Uchibā
It feels like only yesterday that Emmy Lou’s opened its doors in Dilworth. Now, the new wine bar is teaming up with Uchibā — the Izakaya-inspired Japanese cocktail bar coming soon to Plaza Midwood — for a dine-and-sip pop-up experience.
Editor Maria, here. I’m sampling Uchi, Uchibā’s sister concept, later this week — a full review coming soon. This pop-up is your first chance to sample Uchibā’s dishes and sake, plus fan-favorites from the wine bar. Think: wagyu tartare, toasted rice cakes, nigiri, hamachi, and desserts.
“This pop-up is all about exploring and celebrating the harmony of wine and food with unexpected and surprising combinations of ingredients,” said Chef Shaun King, chef de cuisine at Uchibā Charlotte.
Mark your calendar for Thursday, Feb. 12, from 5 to 10 p.m. The pop-up at Emmy Lou’s is first-come, first-served.
The Buy
One of our favorite on-the-go essentials: deodorizing body wipes. We stash them in our car + purse because you never know when you’ll need a quick little refresh.
The Queen City measured one inch of sleet and 0.25 inches of freezing rain during the winter storm this weekend. I managed to snag this photo when my plants were frozen outside! Can you see that thick layer of ice? Woah. If you took any cool photos, I’d love to see them.
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