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Discover winter in Jackson County
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A bee foraging from purple flowers surrounded by green leaves in springtime.
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Help keep Charlotte “buzzing” with pollinators
The city is hosting events to keep pollinators and wildflowers beautiful and thriving.
April 5, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Thousands of people pack the stands over a soccer field with the Uptown Charlotte skyline at night in the background.
Tourism and Hospitality
Charlotte experiencing ongoing tourism boom
Tourism boom credited to the city’s uptick in sports and large-scale events.
April 3, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
FTW-Total Solar Eclipse
Travel and Outdoors
Make the most of the partial eclipse
While Charlotte will experience only a partial eclipse, there are still ways to see and enjoy the astronomical event.
April 2, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A brown, leather glove holding a baseball with green stitching with the words "CLT Today" in the middle.
Sports
Charlotte, Nashville, Raleigh: Who’s on deck for an MLB team?
All three cities are pitching themselves for an MLB team.
March 28, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Passengers walk in separate directions against a line of trees inside Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Airports and Transportation
Charlotte airport predicts record spring break travel
Extra time and planning for the airport may help you avoid a turbulent trip.
March 25, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A black bear peers through a glass window looking inside a home.
Travel and Outdoors
When animals make themselves at home in your home
You may have some uninvited animal guests at your home this spring.
March 25, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A cloud-free blue sky shining above the water and rocks at Long Creek surrounded by grass and trees at Long Creek Greenway in Northwest Charlotte.
Travel and Outdoors
There’s still time to celebrate Creek Week
Creek Week is a week-long event which provides insight and education regarding the creeks in Mecklenburg County.
March 19, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A turtle at the South Carolina Aquarium
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Sea what’s happening at the South Carolina Aquarium this Spring Break
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A cherry blossom tree full of pink flowers in boom with blue skies in the background and some green trees.
Parks and Recreation
Spotting spring: where to find cherry blossoms in bloom
These cherry blossom trees are planted around the city. We’ve broken down where to get a close look.
March 4, 2024
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Maria Adnado
An artist overhead rendering depicting plans for an upcoming park.
Parks and Recreation
Public to learn plans for new 33-acre Eastside Park
Kannapolis park will feature lakefront trails, boats, and dog park.
February 28, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Volunteers dressed in yellow vests wade in the water of a creek with Canadian geese nearby.
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How to celebrate Earth Day in Charlotte
In honor of Earth Day, Mecklenburg County is hosting several events where people can learn more about our local environment and help protect it.
April 11, 2025
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An artist is explaining to three people why she painted Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg on her giant egg on display in a city park.
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Seven ways to celebrate Easter in Charlotte
Pull out the planners for some egg-citing Easter events around Charlotte.
April 10, 2025
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A street view of Montford Drive showing passing cars past vintage restaurants and businesses.
Business
Going back in time down Montford Drive
Montford Drive is considered one of Charlotte’s last vintage social hubs with many restaurants and businesses lasting 20+ years.
April 10, 2025
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