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Development
Housing affordability improving across Charlotte
The Childress Klein Center for Real Estate released the 2024 State of Housing in Charlotte amid a major development milestone being reached at Eastland Yards.
November 20, 2024 04:11 PM
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Maria Adnado
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Development
The River District aims to balance city life and conserving nature
Real estate developer Crescent Communities teams with conservancies and wildlife groups to preserve the River District’s natural beauty.
November 15, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A rendering of a new, state-of-the-art building with Hornets fans visible from windows on ground floor, second, and third story.
Development
Renderings released for Hornets’ new practice facility
The performance center will house the team’s practice facility and retail space + is expected to break ground in early 2025.
October 14, 2024
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Maria Adnado
The Spectrum Center is photographed against the Uptown Charlotte skyline on a sunny day.
Development
Spectrum Center welcomes guests after phase one of renovations
The Uptown arena closed for several months to create elevated visitor experiences.
October 3, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Development
Construction begins on Creative Lab Uptown
Vintage office space will be transformed into a creative hub for young Charlotteans to learn a new skill or job.
September 27, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Mayor Vi Lyles holds a massive pair of scissors for a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Development
The River District West Boulevard Corridor now open
The ribbon-cutting for the four-lane expansion marks a beginning for a major housing development in Charlotte.
September 24, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Airports and Transportation
New concourse at Charlotte airport set to open
Concourse A will bring an additional 10 gates to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
September 13, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A rendering of Charlotte's upcoming Iron District.
Development
Housing, offices, retail coming to Charlotte’s “Iron District”
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. unveiled new plans to revitalize “The Iron District” between South End and Uptown.
September 12, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
The historic Leeper Wyatt Building stands beneath a blue sky.
Development
121-year-old building to be relocated
The historic Leeper Wyatt Store Building will physically move to its new home on Thursday, Sept. 12.
September 6, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
An illustration of a building with a sign that reads "The Infinite."
Arts
Construction underway on Blume Studios
The new creative hub by Blumenthal Arts will feature free and ticketed events in the former Charlotte Pipe and Foundry space.
September 3, 2024
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Maria Adnado
An aerial shot of Uptown Charlotte with Bank of America Stadium in the foreground.
Culture
Pack up: People are moving to Charlotte from these US cities
U-Haul rolled out info on 2024 moving trends — and now you just might know a little more about your new neighbors.
August 30, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Date night ideas in Charlotte
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December 5, 2024
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Sports
Charlotte Invitational brings wave of tennis hype to the Queen City
Some of the biggest names in tennis arrive in Charlotte to compete and share love for the sport.
December 5, 2024
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Food
Grab food and stay a while at Optimist Hall
Charlotte’s first food hall offers a wide variety of tasty options + space for community that leaves guests coming back.
December 5, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Events
Walk through a holiday-themed botanical wonderland
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is hosting its “Holidays at the Garden” through Sunday, Dec. 29.
December 5, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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City
“A Southern Christmas in Charlotte:" a holiday film, as told by ChatGPT
We asked ChatGPT to write a holiday, Hallmark Channel-inspired plot about Charlotte. It detailed a couple enjoying the holiday season in Uptown, packed with light displays and love.
December 4, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Theater
Catch a movie in Independent Picture House’s new auditorium
The nonprofit cinema hopes to build a larger audience welcoming local filmmakers and movie lovers.
December 3, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Volunteer
How to observe Giving Tuesday in Charlotte
From donating time to paying it forward, there’s no shortage of ways to lend a helping hand on this Giving Tuesday.
December 2, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Nonprofits
Nonprofit hopes to raise $650,000+ for families in Charlotte
Good Friends Gather, a women-led nonprofit, is hosting its annual luncheon to celebrate the small acts that can change a person’s life.
December 2, 2024
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Live
Find your zen at these yoga studios in Charlotte
Check out these 14 yoga studios around the Queen City, which offer beginner classes, hot yoga, memberships, and more.
December 2, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Small Business
Shopping small in the Queen City
Charlotte is made up of so many wonderful small businesses, here are a few our readers love in honor of Small Business Saturday.
November 26, 2024
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Maria Adnado