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A mountain town aglow: Dillsboro’s Lights & Luminaries
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Travel and Outdoors
Plan a boat trip around Charlotte
Check a lake day off your summer bucket list by visiting these boating spots around the Queen City.
May 20, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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Events
Animal Care and Control hosting first-ever fundraiser walk
Each lap walked during the Steps for Shelter Pets Walk will help support animals in the shelter.
May 19, 2025
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Play
Swim through the summer heat
The Charlotte area is prepared to beat the heat: pools, parks, and splash pads are welcoming guests all summer long.
May 16, 2025
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Airports and Transportation
New flight to Abu Dhabi to launch from Charlotte Douglas in 2026
Etihad Airways will begin commercial nonstop flights between Charlotte and Abu Dhabi starting in May 2026.
May 16, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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Wellness
Music and yoga to take over Lenny Boy Brewing Co.
ONE Fest provides a day of rejuvenation and connection through 80+ yoga classes and workshops, plus vendors and live music .
May 15, 2025
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How to spend a wild weekend in Jackson County, NC
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Celebrate Great Outdoors Month in Columbia, SC
There’s no better time to reconnect with nature and explore the stunning outdoor beauty of this capital city.
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Sports
The PGA Championship set to tee off at Charlotte’s Quail Hollow Club
Get ready to see the world’s best golfers compete for the PGA Championship’s Wanamaker Trophy in the Queen City at Quail Hollow Club.
May 8, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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City
A Charlottean’s mission to get a REAL ID
Here’s how the experience unfolded for one CLTtoday City Editor racing to get a REAL ID before the Wednesday, May 7 deadline.
May 6, 2025
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An afternoon at Longview Carolina
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