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Trade the crowds for mountain moments this spring
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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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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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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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Your guide to a romantic escape in Winston-Salem
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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Travel and Outdoors
Bird watchers needed for The Great Backyard Bird Count
The annual Great Backyard Bird Count attracts more than one million people nationwide to help record the bird population.
February 4, 2026
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Bucket list moments you can only experience in Jackson County
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Development
The River District brings new homes and trails to West Charlotte
From a completed neighborhood to announced retailers, the upcoming River District in West Charlotte is taking shape fast.
January 27, 2026
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Food
Charlotte-area spot serves a taste of Maryland
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Food
New and coming-soon restaurants in Charlotte
Dining in Charlotte is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way. From a classic hamburger to fine dining, bookmark this page to keep in the know about all the new restaurants coming to town.
March 5, 2026
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Culture
Beat the daylight saving slump with these Charlotte activities
During daylight saving time, the clocks “spring forward,” allowing Charlotte to make the most of their evenings.
March 5, 2026
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Food
CLTtoday’s night at the “Top Chef” Season 23 premiere in Charlotte
Inside the orange carpet, the crowd, and the first taste of the new season of “Top Chef.”
March 3, 2026
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Arts
Visit ancient Egypt using VR headsets at Blume Studios
The creative hub in the Iron District will be the departure zone for guests to walk through ancient Egypt without stepping foot on a plane.
March 3, 2026
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Play
70+ Charlotte concerts to put on your calendar in 2026
From pop princesses to chart-topping bands, there’s no shortage of concerts to see this year in the Queen City.
March 2, 2026
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Real Estate
Mansion Monday: We’re buzzing over this former Panthers’ condo
Owned by former Carolina Panther Christian McCaffrey, this Uptown condo is back on the market and checks all our Mansion Monday boxes.
February 26, 2026
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