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Event Spotlight
Get ready to watch Kaden Xu bring the heat in Uptown.
Photo via Major League Table Tennis
Major League Table Tennis is bringing some of the world’s best table tennis professionals to the Queen City starting Friday, March 13, through Sunday, March 15. The Carolina Gold Rush will host a three-day slate of matches at the Charlotte Convention Center, where teams will play singles and doubles matches in a team-based format. Tickets start at $24.
Bonus: Keep an eye on your inbox — we’ve got a full list of where you can play around Charlotte coming soon.
Owner Michael Pagliarella and Charlotte franchisee owner Todd Garofalo are so excited for Ricci’s to welcoming hungry guests.
Photos by CLTtoday
Open
Philadelphia-based sandwich shop Ricci’s Hoagies opens today in NoDa. The iconic eatery serves hoagies with hand-sliced meats and freshly baked rolls — my favorite is the punisher. To celebrate the opening, the first 50 people will pay 1920s-era pricing (about 60 cents) for a sandwich, starting at 11 a.m.
Civic
Up to 11 parks and four greenways could be affected by the planned I-77 elevated toll lanes. According to county assessments, Wilmore Park would be eliminated, and Frazier Park could lose several courts and its dog park. (WCNC)
Development
Canada-based Mattamy Homes purchased 76 acres of land in Fort Mill to build 113 single-family homes and 80 townhomes. The project will be built across three villages off of Williams Road, with work anticipated to start this summer. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Plan Ahead
Carowinds opens for the season on Saturday, March 14, and is introducing new attractions this spring: a water parade + escape room/horror thriller experience. (The Charlotte Observer)
Announced
The Queen City will host the Stellar Gospel Music Awards on Saturday, Aug. 15, along with a series of events, like an unplugged concert, comedy, and master classes. (WCNC)
Travel
If you’ve got a flight out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport, you could see longer wait times at TSA because of the partial government shutdown. Don’t stress.We have a guide to make your travel go as smoothly as possible. (WCNC)
Sports
Professional racers Joey Logano, Kurt Busch, and Mark Martin will headline the Celebrity Pro-Am charity at Ten Tenths Motor Speedway on Friday, April 10 as part of the Heritage Invitational. Tickets are on sale now, with proceeds benefiting Speedway Children’s Charities. Take a peek at what to expect.
Closing
Bitty and Beau’s Coffee will close its only Charlotte coffee shop on Sunday, March 22. The owners posted a letter inside the South End shop, thanking the community for its support. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Legacy
Charlotte-based singer Tommy DeCarlo has died. Before touring as Boston’s frontman in the 2000s, he worked as a credit manager at an area Home Depot. The singer was 60 years old. (WCNC)
Health
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Food
Watch
📺 “Top Chef” recap
Episode one featured a hot challenge at Charlotte Motor Speedway. | Photo by: Paul Cheney/BRAVO
Season 23 of “Top Chef” is officially airing on Bravo every Monday evening, and to celebrate the season of the Carolinas, GVLtoday‘s Senior Editor Danielle and I will discuss each episode, behind-the-scenes fun facts, and all things dining in Greenville and Charlotte. Don’t worry, there won’t be spoilers.
In episode one, we discuss:
The top vegetable grown in North Carolina — an ingredient judge Gail Simmons can’t get enough of.
How a hot day at the Charlotte Motor Speedway inspired Host Kristen Kish’s new tattoo.
Fun facts we know about the restaurants, chefs, and more as local experts in our cities.
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The ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament is officially underway in Uptown. Before the teams hit the court, members of the Clemson basketball team visited (and danced) with patients and staff at Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital. Check out the smiles.
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