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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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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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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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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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Road trip: Spoleto Festival USA is back May 22-June 9 in downtown Charleston
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A bucket of freshly picked strawberries from Bush-n-Vine, a u-pick farm in the Olde English District.
Travel and Outdoors
It’s a berry good time to go strawberry picking
Farms across the Charlotte region are welcoming guests for the strawberry season to pick fresh fruit.
April 11, 2024
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Airports and Transportation
Meetings set for future of the Red Line Commuter Rail
The Red Line Commuter Rail would link passengers from Uptown to Lake Norman.
April 9, 2024
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Day trip: Catch this must-see show at the Columbia Museum of Art
The exhibition “Sergio Hudson: Focused on the Fit” celebrates an SC-born fashion designer whose clientele includes Keke Palmer, Michelle Obama, Serena Williams, Rihanna, Issa Rae, and more (hint: Beyoncé).
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Travel and Outdoors
The story behind “Old Man Traffic”
The bronze man guiding South Charlotte traffic is a beloved local landmark.
April 8, 2024
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City
Mapping Charlotte’s 30-year mobility plan
Leaders from across the Charlotte region met to discuss the goals and hurdles ahead for the Queen City’s mobility plans.
April 24, 2025
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City
The Meck Mile race to benefit Hurricane Helene relief
The race returns for a second year, bringing runners, walkers, and dancers together to race for a fun and rewarding cause.
April 24, 2025
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Events
Where to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day
The Queen City is surrounded by bookstores full of literary works ready for your eyes.
April 24, 2025
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Wellness
Construction begins on new adolescent and pediatric behavioral health hospital
The Katie Blessing Center will be the first-of-its-kind behavioral health facility + is expected to become the largest pediatric behavioral health facility in North Carolina.
April 23, 2025
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Food
Mac’s Speed Shop celebrates 20 years in business
From smoking brisket to catering events across the Carolinas, this long-standing barbecue joint is celebrating its 20th year with a slew of specials and events.
April 23, 2025
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City
Charlotte teacher in running to be “America’s Favorite Teacher”
Online voting for Katie Lock, a teacher at Billingsville Cotswold Elementary, will help her win national recognition as “America’s Favorite Teacher.”
April 21, 2025
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Development
Welcome to future downtown Cornelius
Downtown Cornelius will soon welcome a new residential complex packed with upcoming restaurants, retail, and a walkable outdoor plaza.
April 18, 2025
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What to buy for parents: Your 2025 gift guide for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
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An artist's rendering showing the upcoming Big Leaf Café.
Travel and Outdoors
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden grows into Daniel Stowe Conservancy
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is getting a name change ahaead of an upcoming expansion.
April 17, 2025
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Arts
BOOM Charlotte to take over University City
The eighth annual event provides a weekend filled with BOOMing immersive art, dance, music, theater, poetry, visual art, and film.
April 17, 2025
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