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A mountain town aglow: Dillsboro’s Lights & Luminaries
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Airports and Transportation
New concourse at Charlotte airport set to open
Concourse A will bring an additional 10 gates to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
September 13, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Sports
Charlotte tennis leaves plenty on the court
Tennis serves up ample opportunities for game play, exercise, and community in the Queen City.
September 10, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Airports and Transportation
✈️ 3 wildly cheap flights out of Charlotte Douglas in 2024
Check out some of the year’s cheapest flights leaving our local airport.
September 5, 2024
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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
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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
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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 Adnado
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
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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 Adnado
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Charlotte native sets climbing record
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