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History
Who are the two women on Charlotte’s Trail of History?
We took a look at the trailblazing pair who line the educational trail.
March 27, 2026 03:54 PM
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Patrick Sidwell
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Travel and Outdoors
Which cities share Charlotte’s latitude and longitude?
Directly north, east, south, and west of CLT, the world awaits.
March 17, 2026
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Travel and Outdoors
When to spot hummingbirds across Charlotte
Birds like the ruby-throated hummingbird will be appearing in Charlotte in the spring — find out where you can spot them.
March 10, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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An America250 eras tour in Winston-Salem
Take a road trip to Winston-Salem and travel through centuries of American history in one Southern city.
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A taste of romance: Culinary escapes in Jackson County
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Airports and Transportation
NCDOT to build elevated I-77 South Express Lanes near Uptown Charlotte
The express lanes are expected to stretch from Brookshire Freeway to the South Carolina line, with construction anticipated to start after 2030.
February 5, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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Travel and Outdoors
Where to ski, snowboard, and tube near Charlotte this winter
While the Queen City may not regularly see snow, we’re a short drive from spots to ski, snowboard, and tube this winter.
February 5, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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Romance comes alive in Winston-Salem’s historic streets, candlelit dining, stunning surrounding landscape, and colorful culture.
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Weather
Snapshot: Your photos from the January 2026 snow day in Charlotte
As snow fell Saturday, Jan. 31 and stayed through the weekend, you shared your snow day photos with us.
February 4, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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Sports
Charlotte’s key to March Madness 2026
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Local love: CLTtoday’s guide to reader-recommended small businesses
Put your money where your community is and help us create a guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local spots and sharing this page with a friend.
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