We’ll be sending you our newsletter for the next five days, but if you’re not feeling it after that, we’ll call it quits — no action required. If you like what you see, click any link in this email, and each morning, we’ll keep sending the most relevant news, events, and updates from around Charlotte. Our newsletters are completely free to receive and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Travel and Outdoors
An America250 eras tour in Winston-Salem
Presented by Visit Winston-Salem
History comes alive in Winston-Salem’s immersive experiences, museums, seasonal exhibits, and restored landmarks. | Photos provided by Visit Winston-Salem
This year, America250 celebrations will take place nationwide. Did you know the first documented Fourth of July celebration wasn’t in Boston, Philadelphia, or Washington, D.C., but just a few hours down the road in Winston-Salem?
As you make plans for the semiquincentennial (say that three times fast), ditch the patriotic hot spot crowds for NC’s historical gem. It’s been 273 years since Moravian settlers landed in Winston-Salem in 1753, and the history can be felt in every corner of the city.
Here’s a guide to immerse yourself in each era of our country, all in one place:
Hands-on activities that transport visitors of all ages to the 1700s
Industrial era
1875-1930 was a period of rapid growth for our country, and Winston-Salem was no exception. Several companies that still lead the way began in Winston-Salem, including Hanes (1836) and Camel cigarettes (1913).
Winston-Salem’s Woolworth’s lunch counter became the first in the South to desegregate voluntarily, following a February 1960 sit-in. You can visit a historical marker at the Woolworth’s site, along with the church where Martin Luther King Jr. spoke in 1964.
The Summit Street Inns are side-by-side historic properties located in Winston-Salem’s West End. | Photo provided by Visit Winston-Salem
Where to stay
Your trip isn’t complete without a night in a Winston-Salem monument. Book a stay in one of these landmark hotels.
Quiz: Which of these is not found in Winston-Salem?
A. The country’s oldest continually operating bakery B. NC’s oldest Black church C. The country’s oldest women’s college D. The first American flag ever made
Arkansas-based coffee drive-thru 7 Brew is working to expand in the Queen City. The company filed plans for a potential store on West Woodlawn Road, along with locations in Concord and Mooresville. Keep an eye on your inbox for updates. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Mansion Monday
Boasting five bedrooms and lakefront views of Lake Wylie, this spacious abode was once home to Civil Rights Attorney Julius Chambers and updated by renowned architect and former Mayor of Charlotte, Harvey Gantt. Talk about a historic lakeside retreat.
Development
Construction is now complete on Huntersville’s Merritt Apartments. The community by Charleston-based Woodfield Development offers a mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments just off of Hambright Road. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Try This
Calle Sol’s SouthPark location is hosting a wine tasting on Wednesday, March 25. The $35 tickets will allow guests to sample 10 different varieties and three appetizers, then vote for their favorites. The winning vintner will earn a spot on the restaurant’s wine list.
Civic
The City of Charlotte is looking for employers to create internships for more than 1,200 teens who applied for the Mayor’s Youth Employment Program (MYEP). Employers must fill out the interest form. The 2026 MYEP program will run from June 22 to July 31.
Plan Ahead
Hope Haven is firing up the kitchen. The Charlotte nonprofit will host Next Level Hope, a fundraiser and competition, bringing the city’s top chefs and food creators together to support the organization. Mark your calendar for Friday, May 15 — tickets will be $125 and go on sale soon.
Travel
The world’s largest steam engine is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a coast-to-coast tour. Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 will start on the west coast Sunday, March 29, and travel from California to Wyoming — the eastern leg is being finalized. While we wait, we’re planning our trip on the Carolinian. (WCNC)
Number
$57,611-$172,832. If your household income falls in that range, you’re considered middle class for Charlotte, according to a report from SmartAsset. Charlotte’s range was the No. 32 highest overall and the highest in North Carolina.
Try This
Ever thought about sharing your brand with both our newsletter readers and Instagram audience at the same time? Our new Article offering does exactly that — placing your story across both platforms to reach a broader, more engaged audience. See how it works.
Charlotte collects trash and recycling on a bi-weekly schedule.
Photo via City of Charlotte
This Wednesday, March 18, is Global Recycling Day, a day to come together to learn about recycling and how to use recycled materials. Need help getting started?Use this guide to find out what’s recyclable + consider shopping sustainably at any of these reuse shops across the Queen City.
Pro tip: I enjoy getting a book from Book Buyers before walking through The Greener Apple.
The Buy
These No. 1 best-selling hotel collection pillows that deliver all-night comfort with cooling technology and double-edge stitching. Bonus: They’re machine washable for easy care.
The other day, I sampled Nuvole Rooftop Twenty-Two’s new spring menu, including their flatbread, chicken shawarma skewers, and cocktails. I highly recommend the first bloom cocktail. Plus, you can’t beat a rooftop view in Uptown.
}})
