Drivers in Charlotte may see slick conditions on the roads this weekend. | Photo via WCNC
Bundle up. Wintry weather could be headed to the Queen City. With a chance for ice, sleet, and potentially snow, we want to make sure you’re prepared for what’s to come.
According to our news partners at WCNC, a cold front will arrive Friday, bringing cloudy skies and scattered showers. By Saturday, a wedge of freezing air may be locked over the Carolinas, potentially bringing ice or a transition to snow. Temperatures are anticipated to stay in the 20s on Sunday.
Ice may be possible in Charlotte as temperatures are expected to linger in the 20s on Sunday, Jan. 25.
Plaza Church is distributing “ready-to-go” bags to help the community prepare for the incoming wintry weather. And if you’re looking to give back, the church is accepting warm-weather garments, nonperishable goods, and toiletries. (WCNC)
Coming Soon
Hello, neighbor. La Vecina is expected to open next to Moo and Brew in Plaza Midwood in March. Hungry diners will find menu items like homemade tortillas, mini tamales, and a full cocktail menu.
Development
Local homebuilder Eastwood Homes is planning to build 114 townhomes near the Highland Creek neighborhood. Land work is expected to begin soon, with construction to be completed by 2029. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Travel
Avelo Airlines is extending its flights from Concord-Padgett Regional Airport through Aug. 18. Its destinations include San Juan, Puerto Rico; New York/Long Island, NY; and Orlando/Lakeland, FL, with one-way tickets starting at $50. (WCNC)
Concert
You deserve it all. Award-winning singer John Legend will perform at Ovens Auditorium on May 17. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m.
Announced
But wait, there’s more. Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias will bring his “The 1976 Tour: A Fluffy Celebration” to Bojangles Coliseum on April 2, 2026. After getting John Legend tickets, hop in the queue for Fluffy’s show.
Sports
Carolina Panthers’ wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan has been named the rookie of the year, offensive rookie of the year, and named to the all-rookie team by the Pro Football Writers of America. Votes are still open to name TMac Pepsi’s rookie of the year.
Watch
WNBA star Angel Reese joined the cast of “The Hunting Wives,” which is filming around the Queen City now. The casting update comes days after “Full House” star John Stamos was spotted around Lake Norman. Expect to catch season two of the hit show on Netflix as early as this summer. (The Charlotte Observer)
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🏆 We’re seeing stars
Chef Robin Anthony prides himself on finding rare ingredients and bottles for his guests. | Photos via JNK Public Relations
Charlotte’s dining scene is back in the national spotlight. Chef Robin Anthony of Omakase by Prime Fish and Prime Fish Cellar has been named a James Beard Semifinalist in the Best Chef: Southeast category.
“This recognition belongs to my team — our chefs, managers, sommeliers, and the entire Prime Fish team — who show up every day with discipline, humility, and pride in our craft,” Chef Anthony told CLTtoday.
Last year, the Queen City received three James Beard nominations but took hom no wins. We’re hoping this changes, as several Charlotte restaurants recently joined the MICHELIN map, including Omakase by Prime Fish and Prime Fish Cellar.
Finalists will be announced on Tuesday, March 31, and winners will be celebrated during a Monday, June 15 ceremony in Chicago. Psst... there are plenty more nominated restaurants worth taking a short road trip for, including several in Asheville and Raleigh — check out the full list.
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Now is the time to prepare for this weekend’s wintry weather. Take this from someone who lived in Ohio and experienced significant snow in the winters: You don’t need to stock up on milk and bread. Consider buying non-perishable foods, granola bars, water bottles, batteries, and pet supplies. If there are power outages, you’ll want foods that are easy to make or don’t need heat to cook.
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