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Airports and Transportation
✈️ 3 insanely cheap flights out of Charlotte Douglas in 2024
Check out some of the year’s cheapest flights leaving our local airport.
September 05, 2024 02:22 PM
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Culture
Pack up: People are moving to Charlotte from these US cities
U-Haul rolled out info on 2024 moving trends — and now you just might know a little more about your new neighbors.
August 30, 2024
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Monica Garske
A large group of runners begin the Around the Crown 10K in Uptown Charlotte.
Events
Runners to race “Around the Crown”
The Charlotte-based 10K has runners cross the Queen City’s three-mile inner loop, I-277.
August 29, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
The Parking Road Shopping Center logo situated above Michael's.
Tourism and Hospitality
Spend your day at Park Road Shopping Center
Park Road Shopping Center boasts open-air shops and dining options + coffee spots, an ice cream stand, and movie theater all in one location.
August 27, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A group of women working out near a lake with headphones on.
Fitness
Amphitheater becomes a classroom for fitness
Spice up your physical routine by taking a class at The Amp, an amphitheater in the heart of Ballantyne.
August 23, 2024
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Maria Delgado
A runner sprints up a forested hill.
Fitness
Charlotte running taken to the “Ultra” level
Races around the Charlotte area are providing runners an elevated test of speed and endurance.
August 21, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
Two giraffe sculptures stand in the Dilworth neighborhood with trees and houses in the background.
Arts
The story behind Dilworth’s giraffes
The conspicuous giraffe sculpture along East Boulevard has helped the Queen City’s art culture reach new heights.
August 19, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
An aerial shot of Uptown Charlotte with Bank of America Stadium in the foreground.
Tourism and Hospitality
Mecklenburg County ranks as top tourism destination in NC
The Charlotte region saw a record-setting $5.8 billion spent in 2023 by tourism within the county.
August 14, 2024
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Maria Delgado
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Weather
Charlotte’s common flooding areas
As heavy rain is forecasted for the Queen City, there are areas to avoid when flooding occurs.
August 6, 2024
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Maria Delgado
The Whitewater Center packed with people walking and socializing near the whitewater rapids.
Sports
Experience Olympic training at the US National Whitewater Center
The Whitewater Center is a training ground for Olympians + boasts the largest man-made whitewater rapids in the country, biking + hiking trails, and hosts live events almost daily.
August 2, 2024
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Maria Delgado
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Sports
Where to join a running group in Charlotte
Whether you’re training for a marathon or just looking for community, the Charlotte running culture is full sprint ahead.
August 1, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Firefighters climb the steps of Truist Field with the Uptown skyline in the background.
Events
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb returns to Charlotte
The annual climb commemorates the fallen first responders of the September 11 terror attacks with every step.
September 4, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A group of people talking at a long table in a community space.
City
Nonprofit aims to develop Nations Ford corridor
Transforming Nations Ford is calling on the City of Charlotte for investment and support in building community space.
September 3, 2024
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Maria Delgado
An illustration of a building with a sign that reads "The Infinite."
Arts
Construction underway on Blume Studios
The new creative hub by Blumenthal Arts will feature free and ticketed events in the former Charlotte Pipe and Foundry space.
September 3, 2024
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Maria Delgado
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
A paid parking sign with Uptown Charlotte in the background.
City
Parking until 10 p.m.? You’ll pay for that.
Drivers will need to pay to park on city streets until 10 p.m. starting on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
August 30, 2024
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Maria Delgado
An artist's rendering of a new park space in Uptown Charlotte with a hanging light fixture above the plaza.
Development
Design unveiled for Uptown’s McColl Park
The upcoming space celebrates Charlotte’s heritage and legacy of former Bank of America CEO, Hugh McColl.
August 29, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Food
Dining out just got (even) better: Offline is a premier restaurant club in Charlotte
Looking for new, locally owned restaurants to try? We’ve found an app for that.
August 29, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
A cycling exterior image of three large homes for sale.
Real Estate
Hot Homes: three luxurious homes we’re drooling over
Check out these Charlotte-area homes that offer the ultimate place to call home.
August 28, 2024
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Maria Delgado
The inside of a clothing shop with mannequins wearing shirts that represent Charlotte.
Small Business
704 Shop: a store to rep your city
The 704 Shop has a history of giving Charlotteans (and honorary Charlotteans) the outfits needed to represent the Queen City in style.
August 28, 2024
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Maria Delgado
A crowd of people perusing a street festival on a sunny day.
Events
Things to do during Labor Day weekend in Charlotte
There’s various events during the holiday weekend in and around the Queen City.
August 27, 2024
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Maria Delgado