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Sports

New sports lounge coming to South End this spring

Blinders Sports Lounge will offer an experience akin to a sportsbook, sports bar, and cocktail lounge.

January 14, 2025

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Jack VanderToll

A construction site for the upcoming River District.

Development

Home construction to begin at The River District

The first phase of the new development will have 260+ single-family homes in Charlotte’s west side.

January 13, 2025

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Maria Adnado

A row of county commissioners sitting behind a wooden bench.

Government

Mecklenburg County wants input on the 2026 budget

Here’s what you need to know as county commissioners determine the FY 2025-2026 budget.

January 13, 2025

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Maria Adnado

Chef in hotel or restaurant kitchen cooking only hands. Prepared beef steak with vegetable decoration.

Food

Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week returns

Many of Charlotte’s best restaurants offer three-course dining deals from Friday, January 17, through Sunday, January 26.

January 10, 2025

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Jack VanderToll

An aerial shot of Uptown Charlotte with Bank of America Stadium in the foreground.

City

Ranking Charlotte throughout 2024

The Queen City certainly received a lot of attention so, we’re taking a look back at some of Charlotte’s national rankings and accolades from the last year.

January 10, 2025

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Jack VanderToll

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Restaurants

Charlotte chef bringing culinary expertise to The Hopeway Kitchen

The chef is teaming up with the nonprofit mental health treatment organization to deliver high-quality meals for clients, guests, and staff.

January 8, 2025

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Jack VanderToll

A large line of traffic collects on a Charlotte interstate at rush hour.

Airports and Transportation

Charlotte earns busy traffic scorecard

The 2024 Global Traffic Scorecard ranks Charlotte as the 20th highest congested metro in the US.

January 8, 2025

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Jack VanderToll

A woman smiling over products laid out on a table during an open-air market.

Small Business

Five zero or low-waste shops to visit in the Queen City

Whether you’re looking to limit your carbon footprint, cut down on plastic usage and waste, or shop more sustainably, this list will help get you started on the right foot.

January 7, 2025

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Maria Adnado

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

Events

20+ of the most anticipated events in 2025

The Queen City is preparing for a jam-packed year. There are plenty of things to keep you busy all year long so we’ve compiled 20+ of the biggest events to attend around the Queen City this year.

January 6, 2025

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Jack VanderToll