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A Eurasian owl stares intently at the camera from inside its enclosure.

Travel and Outdoors

Carolina Raptor Center seeks to protect birds of prey

The educational center serves as a rehabilitation hub for native raptors and local beacon for conservation.

November 1, 2024

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Jack VanderToll

An GIF of Charlotte FC players and a post-game fireworks show at the Bank of America Stadium.

Sports

Charlotte FC to play in historic, first-ever home playoff game

The team will face Orlando City SC in a best-of-three playoff series as part of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup.

October 31, 2024

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Maria Adnado

A close-up shot of the entire Firebird sculpture with two people walking by and a brick building in the background.

Culture

Iconic sculpture, The Firebird, celebrates 15 years in Uptown

The Firebird is known to be one of the most Instagrammable spots in Uptown.

October 31, 2024

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Maria Adnado

Shots from around The Biltmore Estate + Mansion during the holiday season, with festive lights and decor throughout the grounds.

Sponsored by Biltmore

A lit yet rundown interior of a vacant theatre space.

City

Touring paranormal destinations in Charlotte

From historical cemeteries to haunted hotels, stories of paranormal activity abound across the Queen City.

October 30, 2024

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Jack VanderToll

Events

Annual Día de Muertos Festival to draw thousands

The 20th annual Día de Muertos Festival boasts activities, live music, and a celebration of deep-rooted tradition.

October 29, 2024

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Maria Adnado

A large crowd of travelers pack the main walkway at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Airports and Transportation

Charlotte ranks high as business travel destination

Travel companies report the Queen City has experienced the largest year-over-year growth of all major US cities for business travel.

October 28, 2024

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Jack VanderToll

A couple rides two e-bikes through Romare Bearden Park in Uptown Charlotte.

City

Charlotte Joy Rides to end bike share program

The bike share system will end in December before transitioning to a new, dockless system in 2025.

October 28, 2024

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Jack VanderToll

A giant monitor reading "Sullenberger Aviation Museum" hangs over the US Airways flight inside a former airport hanger.

Play

On exhibit: Charlotte’s must-see museums

Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or sports fan, these museums in Charlotte have it all.

October 25, 2024

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Maria Adnado

People getting sprayed with colorful paint against a white wall.

Business

Immersive video game venue coming to Charlotte

This will be Beat the Bomb’s first location in the Carolinas, bringing video games, slime, paint, and fun to South End.

October 25, 2024

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Maria Adnado