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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.
December 08, 2025 06:00 AM
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Thomas Dambo's Trolls: A Field Study exhibit in Asheville, NC. Unique wooden troll sculptures sit in a wooded area.
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Sports
Charlotte to host World Military Summer Games
The upcoming World Military Summer Games aim to bring a local economic boom while bolstering international diplomacy.
November 13, 2025
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City of Charlotte begins construction on I-277 pedestrian bridge
The pedestrian bridge will cross I-277 and link the South End and Uptown areas, allowing for a more walkable metropolitan area.
October 28, 2025
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Food
NADC Burger opens first location in Charlotte and the Southeast
The concept from a professional skateboarder and Michelin-starred chef brings burgers and fries to Uptown’s The Alley at Latta Arcade.
October 27, 2025
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Events
Discovery Place announces three new and coming soon exhibitions
The exhibitions will be included with general admission at Discovery Place Science in Uptown Charlotte.
October 21, 2025
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Tourism and Hospitality
Learn about Charlotte’s ghosts and haunted history
As All Hallows Eve nears, now may be the perfect time for a ghost tour around the Queen City.
October 13, 2025
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