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An aerial shot of massive crowds attending Lovin' Life Music Fest in Uptown Charlotte.

Play

Give these Charlotte live music venues a listen

We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.

January 22, 2025

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Jack VanderToll

Chef Sam Diminich poses for the camera inside his restaurant.

Restaurants

Charlotte restaurant professionals among James Beard Award semifinalists for 2025

Two Charlotte-based chefs and mixologist are in the running for the nation’s most prestigious culinary honors.

January 22, 2025

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Jack VanderToll

Festivals

Charlotte StrEATs returns to Uptown this spring

The annual event goes beyond Uptown, celebrating the Queen City’s culinary landscape with tastings, cook-offs, and a large festival.

January 21, 2025

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Maria Adnado

A rounded bar with vertical tiles in the center of a space under construction with a painted American flag in the background on a wall.

Small Business

Longtime restaurant and bar to return to Charlotte

After 30 years, Nickyo’s Rodeo is returning to the Queen City, serving as a South End hub for dancing, live music, and karaoke.

January 21, 2025

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Maria Adnado

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Sponsored

What to expect from the economy in 2025

Hint: You can add it to your list of things to look forward to in the new year.

Sponsored by The PNC Financial Services Group

A job representative speaks to job seekers as a booth at a career fair.

Events

Mecklenburg County hosting career expo and workshops

Job seekers have the chance to connect with local companies to set themselves on a new career path.

January 17, 2025

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Jack VanderToll

A black and white newspaper clipping from The Charlotte News in 1985.

Weather

Remembering Charlotte’s coldest day on record

The Queen City’s coldest day on record was Jan. 21, 1985 when the city hit -5 degrees. That record temperature was hit two other times in the city’s history.

January 17, 2025

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Maria Adnado

An aerial view of a large home, garage, and greenery.

Real Estate

See inside Charlotte’s largest home sold in history

The $5.6 million home boasts waterfront views, a private theater, 9.5 bathrooms, and a short commute to Uptown.

January 17, 2025

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Maria Adnado

An artist's rendering of a large brick building at the end of a wooded bridge.

Parks and Recreation

Discovery Place announces name for new nature museum

The reimagined museum in Freedom Park will offer a place of learning and exploring Charlotte’s natural wonders.

January 16, 2025

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Jack VanderToll

Crowds gather for an outdoor concert to see performers on a stage during the Cheerwine Festival.

Festivals

Cheerwine Festival to return May 2025

The annual festival celebrating the iconic Cheerwine soft drink is a major economic driver for Rowan County.

January 16, 2025

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Jack VanderToll