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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 01:29 PM
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Maria Adnado
A group of US Olympians pose for a photo together for a photo on a stage.
Sports
Charlotte will host 2025 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Challenge
The Queen City will be the first US city to host this major international Taekwondo competition since the early 1990s.
September 18, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A tennis racket and tennis ball beneath a net on a tennis court.
Sports
Charlotte tennis leaves plenty on the court
Tennis serves up ample opportunities for game play, exercise, and community in the Queen City.
September 10, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A packed Bank of America stadium with the Uptown skyline in the background.
Football
Football season in Charlotte is back with Duke’s Mayo Classic
The Tennessee Volunteers will battle the NC State Wolfpack in Uptown on Saturday, Sept. 7.
August 30, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
Dr. Wes Bellamy smiling at a podium.
Sports
Charlotte to host HBCU March Madness-style tournament
The inaugural Black College Invitational Championship will fill Bojangles Coliseum in March 2025.
August 26, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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American gymnast Simone Biles dressed in a Wonder Woman leotard, flexing her arms and smiling.
Sports
Simone Biles, Olympic gymnasts to perform at Spectrum Center
The GOAT + Jordan Chiles and more of the country’s best gymnasts are touring with the Athleta Presents Gold Over America Tour.
August 16, 2024
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Maria Adnado
PGA Championship director Jason Soucy stands next to the Wanamaker trophy.
Events
Countdown to the PGA Championship begins
The 2025 PGA Championship will return to Quail Hollow in May 2025.
August 15, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A Carolina Ascent player kicks a soccer ball on a sunny day.
Sports
Professional women’s soccer team to debut in Charlotte
Tickets are almost sold out to see Carolina Ascent FC play Saturday, Aug. 17 at American Legion Memorial Stadium.
August 12, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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NASCAR Hall of Fame adds new Hendrick Motorsports exhibit
Race over to the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte to see the new Hendrick Motorsport exhibit that celebrates 40 years of the organization.
August 9, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
A group of people ready to learn to dance in an open studio.
Sports
“Break” into a new dance routine
Breaking, or breakdancing, is making its Olympic debut in Paris. If you’re curious about the dance, there are studios in Charlotte ready to start you off on the right foot.
August 7, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Travel and Outdoors
Get your steps in on Ballantyne’s greenway trails
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The Pearl dazzles as Charlotte’s new innovation district
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Men in yellow "Bananas" baseball uniforms performing a dance routine with yellow streamers.
Sports
Uptown to go bananas for the Savannah Bananas
The wildest baseball games you’ll ever see are coming to Bank of America Stadium on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7 between the Savannah Bananas and the Party Animals.
June 2, 2025
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A rendering of travelers with rolling suitcases passing through a busy airport lobby.
Airports and Transportation
Understanding the Terminal Lobby Expansion project
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is expected to complete its $608 million lobby expansion project by fall 2025.
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A student wear virtual reality goggles with a screen of a Zoom call in the background.
Business
Where to find artificial intelligence in action in Charlotte
The Queen City is becoming an emerging hub for artificial intelligence, with businesses, hospitals, and universities adopting more AI technology.
May 28, 2025
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Fresh produce is displayed on a table during an outdoor farmers market.
Food
New food market coming to West Charlotte
The market is a team effort by Counter- and The Bulb to provide healthy options and fight food insecurity in the Queen City.
May 28, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A gray hotel with "Moxy" in hot pink colors on the top right corner.
Business
New Uptown hotel aims to be sleek hangout spot
Charlotte’s Moxy Hotel boasts murals by local artists, skyline views, and attitude, encouraging locals and visitors to be adventurous in the Queen City.
May 27, 2025
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