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A photo from 1995 showing the panthers defense in front of the Atlanta Falcons.

Sports

Pounding into history: 30 years of the Carolina Panthers

From Death Valley to the big stage, the Panthers’ debut year set the tone for NFL Sundays in the Queen City — and we’re taking a look back 30 years later.

September 2, 2025

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Maria Adnado

A blue and purple-hued photo of the cast of Beetlejuice.

Culture

“Beetlejuice” to score a three-peat at Blumenthal Arts

The “ghost with the most” returns to Charlotte, and we spoke with a married duo who have been in the show for every visit.

September 2, 2025

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Maria Adnado

Mature couple riding bicycles on sunny beach grass path

Sponsored by Novant Health

A padel racquet being held in front of a court with someone hitting a tennis ball in the background.

Sports

Swing into friendly competition at Epic Padel

Epic is opening a flagship location in North Charlotte + aims to build a community for the fast‑paced racket sport, from beginners to seasoned players.

August 29, 2025

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Maria Adnado

An animation of a red whistle with a sad face next to an "86" misery rating.

Sports

CLT fans rank high in the Sports Misery Index, but it’s not a good thing

Charlotte FC’s wins give Charlotte sports a boost for the AI-generated index, saying little about the Panthers and Hornets’ upcoming seasons.

August 29, 2025

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Maria Adnado

A doctor sitting in an office listening to a patient speak.

Sponsored by Cabarrus County Government

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Events

Literary festival to take over Belmont

The town’s first and only literary festival promises a day of family-friendly events, a hot dog eating contest, and new books to line your bookshelf.

August 28, 2025

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Maria Adnado

A hand holding a "Tap In" golf ball in front of a simulator.

Development

New golf “eatertainment” venue swings into Lower South End

Packed with high-tech simulators and a full food and drink menu, Tap In will cater to golf enthusiasts and amateurs when it opens Thursday, Aug. 28, along Clanton Road in LoSo.

August 26, 2025

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Maria Adnado

CLTtoday_Duke's Mayo Classic BofA Stadium_July 2025

Sports

Uptown prepares for Duke’s Mayo Classic, Wake Forest and Notre Dame to face-off in 2027

Duke’s Mayo’s annual college football series is expected to draw more than 70,000 people to Bank of America Stadium.

August 26, 2025

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Maria Adnado