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Editor’s Pick

💖 The month of love

A painted collage of colored valentines cover a white outdoor wall.

You may find the love of your life visiting the Confetti Hearts Wall in South End.

Photo via WCNC

February is a special month. Not only do we have Valentine’s Day, but I also get to celebrate my anniversary. My wife and I met here in Charlotte — we had our first date at Optimist Hall in 2020, had our second date at a Hornets game, and got married in 2024.

Now it’s your turn. I want to hear about every kind of relationship, your meet cute stories, the advice you got from a parent, or where you’ve learned to love yourself... we love love in all its forms.

Asked

Where did your love story take place?

Was it love at first sight? The easiest “yes” ever?
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Events

Monday, Feb. 2

Charlotte Hornets vs. New Orleans Pelicans | 7 p.m. | Spectrum Center | $25+

Tuesday, Feb. 3

National Tourism & Marketing Conference | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Ballantyne Hotel | $1,899+

Opening night of “The Outsiders” | 7:30 p.m. | Belk Theater | $52+

Wednesday, Feb. 4

The Art of Reading: “Bridgerton” | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Mint Museum Randolph | Free

A Conversation with Kamala Harris | 7 p.m. | Ovens Auditorium | $64

Heather Shaw | 7 p.m. | The Comedy Zone | $24+

Thursday, Feb. 5

Lunch and Learn: How Hearing Affects Your Overall Wellbeing | 12-1 p.m. | Mama Ricotta’s | Free with RSVP

Southern Accents: A Sign of the Times | 6-8 p.m. | VAPA Center | $53+

Groove Machine | 7 p.m. | Middle C Jazz Club | $49+
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News Notes

Civic

The City of Charlotte will host three community meetings to gather feedback on the Charlotte Future 2040 Community Area plans. The plans allow the city to rethink its approach to building in the future. Find your nearest meeting.

Family

Registration opens tomorrow, Feb. 3, for Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s summer camps. Camps include sports, aquatics, arts, and technology. Don’t wait — the last day to register is Thursday, Feb. 5.

Sports

Single-game tickets for Charlotte Knights games go on sale tomorrow, Feb. 3. The team will have 16 fireworks shows, 12 Bark in the Ballpark games, and plenty of giveaways. Mark your calendar for opening night, scheduled for Friday, March 27.

Announced

Get ready to watch Stagioni’s Executive Chef, Brittany Cochran, on Top Chef. The series filmed season 23 around Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville, SC, and airs on Bravo on Monday, March 9. We promise some fun Top Chef content is on the horizon. (People)

Shop

Hill House Home is now open at Phillips Place in SouthPark — its first store in North Carolina. The shop will offer its full collection, like its signature Nap Dress, ready-to-wear clothing, and accessories.

Try This

Hermanita, the hidden bar inside El Malo Tacos in Plaza Midwood, will debut its first-ever Valentine’s pop-up, La Serenata. From Monday, Feb. 9 through Sunday, Feb. 22, diners can find heart-shaped decor, a new cocktail menu, and romantic vibes in the air — get that reservation in.

Charlottean

Charlotte-born Claudia Dickey could become the goalkeeper for the U.S. Women’s National Team. The former Charlotte Latin star is the first goalkeeper since Alyssa Naeher to have four consecutive starts during the team’s training camp. (The Charlotte Observer)

Sports

Should the Panthers re-sign leading rusher Rico Dowdle or trust Chuba Hubbard to anchor the backfield? Go beyond the clipboard for the biggest stories on the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Nobody puts baby in a corner. Actress Jennifer Gray confirmed she’ll be part of the “Dirty Dancing” sequel. The original was filmed in the Lake Lure area — it’s TBA as to where the sequel will be filmed. (WBTV)

Travel

Southwest Airlines has officially ditched open seating in favor of assigned seats, ending a longtime hallmark of the brand. Love it or loathe it, it’s something to keep in mind when you book your next flight out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Watch

Do not try this at home. Storied rock climber Alex Honnold recently climbed the tallest skyscraper in Taiwan without ropes or a harness, and Netflix livestreamed the event. If he ever came to the Queen City, we wonder which of our most iconic landmarks he would scale.

Jobs

Whether you’re a small business looking to grow your team or a large company filling a key role, our Job Board can connect you with engaged, qualified locals who are ready to work. Post your open roles + watch the applications roll in.

Number

$0. That’s how much 94% of Nourish patients pay out of pocket to talk to a dietitian covered by their insurance. You could be covered, too — check your coverage + get matched with a dietitian who can cut through the food noise and build you a plan to thrive.*

Post of the Day

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by: Maria

Check out this photo of the Queen City from Miller Branding Group. This aerial was snapped during the winter storm last weekend. Did you get a cool photo of the snow this weekend? Send it my way by replying to this email — I’d love to put a gallery together.
An aerial photo of snow on the ground with the Charlotte skyline in the background and a gray sky.

Photo by Jason Miller at Miller Branding Group

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