Tourism and Hospitality

Two women stand in a garden filled with green plants, trees, and yellow and orange flowers.
Travel and Outdoors
🍷 Bouquets in bloom
Iconic gardens, award-winning vineyards, and views everywhere you look: Spring in Winston-Salem might just be the best time of year.
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Charlotte skyline at sunset.
City
Tourism, events bring a record-breaking $1.1 billion to the Queen City
The data released by the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority highlights Charlotte as a top tourism destination in the country.
December 18, 2024
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Tennis stars Sloane Stephens and Madison Keys serve tennis balls on a tennis court.
Sports
Charlotte Invitational brings wave of tennis hype to the Queen City
Some of the biggest names in tennis arrive in Charlotte to compete and share love for the sport.
December 5, 2024
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Several people skating around an outdoor ice rink in front of a renovated warehouse building.
City
“A Southern Christmas in Charlotte:" a holiday film, as told by ChatGPT
We asked ChatGPT to write a holiday, Hallmark Channel-inspired plot about Charlotte. It detailed a couple enjoying the holiday season in Uptown, packed with light displays and love.
December 4, 2024
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A GIF of holiday lights in Jackson County, NC.
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A stream train adorned with Christmas lights next to a beautifully decorated village with lights.
Events
Tweetsie Christmas brings holidays to the High Country
The annual event kicks off on Friday, Nov. 29 and provides a festive start to the holiday season.
November 25, 2024
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A ballet dancer on stage with a snowy background.
Arts
Get to know the performers in Charlotte Ballet’s Nutcracker
The annual ballet at Belk Theater has provided holiday magic for decades.
November 22, 2024
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A collage photo with Gwen Stefani, Dave Matthews on guitar, and Benson Boone.
Events
Headliners announced for 2025 Lovin’ Life Music Festival
Gwen Stefani, Dave Matthews Band, and Benson Boone will take the stage during the three-day festival taking over Uptown May 2-5, 2025.
November 21, 2024
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An outdoor ice rink in the middle of a baseball field with red fireworks going up.
Sports
Tickets on sale for Uptown’s upcoming collegiate outdoor hockey games
Three of the four scheduled games will take place Nov. 21-23 when six university teams shred the ice at Truist Field.
November 14, 2024
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A family four, two parents and two kids, on a bridge over wetlands. One of the kids is pointing upward.
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The exterior of The Dunhill Hotel in daylight.
Tourism and Hospitality
Historic hotel celebrates 95 years in Uptown
The Dunhill Hotel is hosting several events to celebrate its historic standing among a growing landscape.
November 12, 2024
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Food
Mooresville-based Casa Azteca to open restaurant in Uptown
The modern Mexican-inspired restaurant promises to deliver fresh flavors to Center City when it opens in early 2026.
January 29, 2026
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A rendering of an aerial view of a new museum and renovated church site in a busy, tree0lined suburb.
Development
Levine Museum of the New South to open in South End
The longstanding museum closed its temporary Uptown location in 2025 and will soon open a new two-building destination in South End.
January 28, 2026
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A Golden Lion of Lunar New Year folklore appears in front of the camera.
Events
Lunar New Year celebrations in Charlotte
While the Lunar New Year is on Tuesday, Feb. 17, there are plenty of ways to celebrate early in Charlotte.
January 28, 2026
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An aerial shot of homes under construction with trees and hills in the background.
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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A two-photo collage of a wine bar with shelves of wine on the left and a close-up of a plate of sushi on the right.
Food
Uchibā to host one-night-only pop-up at Emmy Lou’s
The highly-anticipated sushi restaurant coming to Plaza Midwood is partnering with Dilworth’s newest wine bar for an exclusive sampling.
January 27, 2026
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A little boy in a blue jacket waving at a recycling truck.
City
Mecklenburg County now accepting plastic bags at recycling centers
From plastic bags and glass to cardboard boxes and food containers, we’ve got the 411 on recycling in Mecklenburg County.
January 22, 2026
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A dusting of snow covers the roads and hills adjacent to the Uptown Charlotte skyline.
Weather
The history of snow in Charlotte
Bundle up for a story on the biggest snow storms to chill the Queen City.
January 22, 2026
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The early evening blue sky with the Charlotte skyline starting to light up.
Culture
How to have a cozy day in Charlotte
Escape the elements and spend time lounging at home or exploring the Queen City’s coziest spots for a relaxing day.
January 22, 2026
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A stretch of road in Charlotte is covered in white dusting of snow.
Weather
What to know about the possible winter storm ahead
Read up on weather predictions, power outages + travel and safety tips as a winter storm approaches the Charlotte region.
January 21, 2026
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A chef standing and smiling on the left and a photo of a sushi plate on the right.
Food
Charlotte chef named city’s only 2026 James Beard Semifinalist
Chef Robin Anthony was the only chef in the Queen City to secure a nomination by the James Beard Awards as one of the best chefs in the Southeast.
January 21, 2026
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