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A ring of illuminated mushrooms on a grassy patch with the South End skyline in the background.

City

South End to look brighter when Rail Trail Lights return

The Rail Trail is about to become illuminated with never-
before-seen light installations celebrating nature in the Queen City.

February 6, 2025

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Jack VanderToll

Football

The year the Carolina Panthers went to the Super Bowl

Led by quarterback Cam Newton, the Carolina Panthers had an electric season but came up short on becoming Super Bowl champions.

February 5, 2025

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Jack VanderToll

A collage of music artists set to perform for Lovin' Life Music Fest.

Festivals

Lovin’ Life Music Fest announces more names to the 2025 lineup

Lovin’ Life Music Fest has dropped upcoming names including Ludacris, The Revivalists, and Switchfoot to perform in Charlotte.

February 5, 2025

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Jack VanderToll

A brick sign showing Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's SouthPark regional branch in front of the brick building and parking lot.

Events

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library launches annual book club competition

Book Club Madness is designed to share readers’ love of books and celebrate book clubs throughout the county.

February 4, 2025

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Maria Adnado

A phone with a screenshot of an Exit 3A game with the actual image of exit 3A from I-277.

Local programmer creating game about Exit 3A

The video game brings Charlotteans laughter regarding what’s considered to be one of the most stressful exits off of I-277.

February 4, 2025

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Maria Adnado

A group of people sit on a patio of a covered restaurant watching a football game on a monitor.

Restaurants

Charlotte restaurants are gearing up for Super Bowl Sunday

Charlotte restaurants are celebrating the Super Bowl by offering watch party experiences and delicious deals to enjoy the big game.

February 3, 2025

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Jack VanderToll

A street wall painted depicting prominent local African American figures in Charlotte.

Events

Celebrating Black History Month in Charlotte

Learn about local Black history through art, books, food, and community at these events around the city.

February 3, 2025

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Jack VanderToll

Development

Nearly $4 billion invested in Charlotte’s upcoming development

From new construction to re-imagined development projects, there’s a lot to look forward to in the Queen City.

January 31, 2025

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Maria Adnado

An exterior shot of the signage of Leluia Hall in South End.

Food

The wait is almost over: Leluia Hall to open in March

CLTtoday got a sneak peek of the upcoming Leluia Hall restaurant opening near Dilworth and South End.

January 30, 2025

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Jack VanderToll

A group of representatives stand on a stage smiling with T-shirts.

Basketball

Professional women’s basketball will take the court in Charlotte

The UPSHOT League basketball franchise will tip off in May 2026.

January 30, 2025

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Jack VanderToll