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Disney’s iconic costumes take center stage in Columbia, SC
Originally set to end in October, this spectacle has been extended into 2026.
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City
What does Charlotte’s average commute look like?
The average commute for a worker in Charlotte is below the national average, and the amount of time spent traveling has declined over the past decade.
June 5, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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City
5 places to find peace and quiet in Charlotte
Charlotte can get loud at times, but there are many places Charlotteans can go to clear their minds and escape the noise of the big city.
June 3, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger stands at a podium in the Sullenberger Aviation Museum.
Tourism and Hospitality
Sullenberger Aviation Museum takes flight in Charlotte
New aeronautical museum honors the heroic pilot from “The Miracle on the Hudson.”
May 30, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
An American flag is planted in the ground with headstones in a cemetery in the background.
Events
Memorial Day ceremonies in Charlotte
Events honoring fallen US Armed Forces are planned this holiday weekend across Charlotte.
May 22, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
Lines of travelers carrying luggage make their way through Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Airports and Transportation
Airport expecting “busiest” travel season as Memorial Day weekend approaches
Charlotte Douglas International Airport anticipates more than one million travelers for the unofficial start of summer.
May 21, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Tourism and Hospitality
Carrigan Farms returns with a summer splash
Carrigan Farms resumes open swim for summer 2024.
May 14, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A copperhead snake slithers over a branch in a herpaquarium.
Tourism and Hospitality
New snake exhibit coming to Gastonia museum
“Snakes of the Carolinas” set to debut at The Schiele Museum.
May 10, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Weather
How to prepare for hurricane season
Mecklenburg County leaders urge vigilance ahead of a potentially active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.
May 8, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Travel and Outdoors
Annual garden tour to inspire your green thumb
Enjoy the sunshine and take a garden tour rich with floral history.
April 25, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Parks and Recreation
Navigating springtime parking at Freedom Park
While warmer weather and outdoor activities draw major crowds to Freedom Park, this guide will help you find places to park without the stress.
March 31, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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Food
Local chef reflects on James Beard nomination
Chef Chayil Johnson, James Beard Award semifinalist, spoke exclusively with CLTtoday about the recognition and his passion in the kitchen.
March 31, 2025
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A giant monitor reading "Sullenberger Aviation Museum" hangs over the US Airways flight inside a former airport hanger.
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Round up the family for these kid-friendly activities around Charlotte
Check out these kid-friendly activities for the little ones, from treetop adventures to art museums.
March 28, 2025
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A panoramic view of Truist Field at night during a Charlotte Knights baseball game with the Uptown skyline in the background.
Baseball
Charlotte Knights baseball returns for a new season
Get ready for a weekend-long party in Uptown when Charlotte’s Minor League Baseball team returns to Truist Field.
March 27, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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Development
Hornets’ new practice facility under construction
City leaders, Hornets players, Novant Health, and Spectrum Center staff broke ground on the new performance center that will house the team’s practice facility and retail space.
March 26, 2025
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Sports
Carolina Ascent FC to host first-ever “Pups at the Pitch”
The Carolinas’ only women’s professional soccer team is hosting adoptable dogs during their “Pups at the Pitch” match on Saturday, March 29.
March 26, 2025
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Tourism and Hospitality
The Carolina Cup gallops toward its 90th year
The horses and pageantry of the annual Carolina Cup return to Camden, SC on Saturday, March 29.
March 25, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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Arts
Charlotte’s art scene is going “beige”
ArtPop Street Gallery will be replacing colorful public art displays across the Queen City with beige paint on Thursday, April 3.
March 25, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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Small Business
Honeybear Bake Shop delivers a sweet treat to Charlotte
Charlotteans don’t have to search too far for these baked treats but won’t find a storefront across the city.
March 24, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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City
Mecklenburg County unveils new design for Latta Place
Latta Place operated as a museum for many years, giving Charlotteans a look into 19th century life in the Carolinas.
March 20, 2025
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