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Event Spotlight

Meet Charlotte’s city office candidates

A large council chamber with filled seats.

Once elected, you can also find candidates at Monday City Council meetings.

Photo via City of Charlotte

Interested in the civic side of things? The Public Policy Committee, the Charlotte Area Chamber, The Charlotte Ledger, and CLT Public Relations have invited all candidates appearing on a 2026 Charlotte ballot to mingle with the public tomorrow night, 5-6 p.m.

Attend this free event to meet returning + aspiring public servants at the Envision Charlotte, Innovation Barn.

Pro tip: See who’s on the ballot, view sample ballots, and brush up on your voter must-know information online.

Events

Tuesday, Feb. 24

“MJ: The Musical” Themed Pre-Show Dinner | Tuesday, Feb. 24-Sunday, March 1 | Times vary | The Asbury | $40

Silent Book Club at Divine Barrel | 6-9 p.m. | Divine Barrel Brewing | Free

Wednesday, Feb. 25

55+ Wine Down Wednesday | 4-5:30 p.m. | Connery on Providence | Free entry, reservation required

Release + Align, Setting Boundaries and Manifesting 101 | 6-8 p.m. | Kinship Apartments | Free

Friday, Feb. 27

Black History Month: Poetry With Passion | 7-10 p.m. | Blush CLT | $20

The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA | Friday, Feb. 27-Saturday, Feb. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Knight Theater | $34+

Saturday, Feb. 28

South End Farmer’s Market | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | South End Farmers Market at Atherton | Price of purchase

Fit Bestie Saturdays | 9-10 a.m. | 1700 Industrial Center Circle | $13

Trip to the Tropics Plant Sale | 12-6 p.m. | Daniel Stowe Conservancy, Belmont | Price of purchase

Sunday, March 1

Mint Hill Car Show | 1-3 p.m. | Chick- fil- A, Mint Hill | Free

Monday, March 2

The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session | 7-10 p.m. | Petra’s | $7+

The High Kings | 7:30 p.m. | Knight Theatre | $63+
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News Notes

Health

A new standalone emergency department could be coming to three acres in Uptown Charlotte. If approved, the new facility would reside in the Optimist Park neighborhood. (WCNC)

Ranked

No. 8. That’s what Truist Field is currently ranked out of 20 contenders for USA Today’s best MiLB ballpark. Let’s get our favorite finalist over the finish linevoting closes Monday, March 16. (Queen City News)
You better brielieve it. Orrman’s Cheese Shop was featured on Islands, with the writer touting the biz as the home of North Carolina’s best cheese. See what the hype is about during tomorrow’s wine + cheese pairing event. (Islands)

Eat

Just hatched: Raising Canes. The Rock Hill spot opens doors today at 10 a.m. (The Charlotte Observer)

Sports

Now that’s ball. LaMelo Ball tied for a franchise record in the team’s Sunday game against the Wizards with ten three-pointers in a single game. The team also found its flow with seven road wins, its longest streak in franchise history and the NBA’s current longest stretch. (WCNC)

Travel

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