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Women’s history, every month
Meet Jane Wilkes and Annie Alexander. | Photo via City of Charlotte
Women’s History Month might be over, but there’s still time to acknowledge two of the most influential women in Charlotte’s history. In fact, they have already been immortalized in bronze on the Trail of History.
We won’t dive too deep into their stories, because the self-guided walking tour is a must.
Wilkes was instrumental in opening the first two civilian hospitals in the city: St. Peter’s Home & Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital, the first hospital in NC for Black residents.
Dr. Annie Alexander
In 2022, Dr. Alexander’s statue was unveiled. Born in Mecklenburg County, a plaque is placed outside the site of her former home.
Following her work around Charlotte, providing many resources free-of-charge, she aided the war effort during World War I. Alexander was appointed acting assistant surgeon at Charlotte’s Camp Greene to help combat the Spanish Flu outbreak of 1918.
Meeting Street Music Festival 2026 | Times vary | 900-1200 blocks of Meeting Street West Columbia, SC | Free | Enjoy 11 bands, great food, and a free two-day street festival in the River District, headlined by Sugar Ray.*
The Charlotte area finally has its first Dutch Bros location. The coffee giant just opened a store in Rock Hill yesterday along Celanese Road, one of 1,100+ it operates across the country. (WBTV)
Community
Changes are coming to The Scorpio, Charlotte’s longest-running LGBTQ+ bar. A space for people 18+ for the past 58 years, owners are swapping to a 21+ model starting today, citing rising insurance costs among the reasons for the change.
Watch
Did you watch this week’s episode of “Top Chef” yet? We did, and we’ve been loving the Carolina focus this season. Our friends at GVLtoday put together a recap of the latest action.
Development
NCDOT has updated its plans for a proposed expansion of I-77, with the new design impacting fewer homes in certain neighborhoods. No homes in Biddleville, McCrorey Heights, or Wesley Heights will need to be razed or relocated under the new vision. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Concert
Kali Uchis is coming to town. The singer-songwriter is bringing her unique blend of sounds to the Truliant Amphitheater on Monday, June 8, as part of her “For The Girls Tour” alongside Mariah The Scientist. Ticket presales have begun.
Quoted
“I think, over time, that’s going to be like a small city down there.” That’s what Northwood Retail President Ward Kampf said about the ongoing expansion project in Ballantyne. Read more. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Gallery
Drone shots recently captured how things are shaping up at the new Main Library building. It’s expected to open sometime next year. In the meantime, you can always bring your latest read into the great outdoors.
Today Is
April Fool’s Day. We don’t have any tricks up our sleeve this year — just the same hyperlocal, hyper-reliable, Charlotte-centric news in your inboxes. Not to spoil the fun, but remember to be on the lookout for any suspicious announcements on your feeds today.
A trendy square-cut tank under $15 that’s a great wardrobe basic for spring and summer. It’s double-lined, soft, and has the right amount of stretch to flatter curves. Stock up in black, white, or both.
Alexa, play “Closing Time.” It has been a joy to write these CLTtoday newsletters in Maria’s absence the past couple of weeks, but she will be back in your inboxes tomorrow morning.
If you want to help her through the inevitable post-vacation blues, you can send an idea to the inbox for something she should cover. Catch you later, QC.
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