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Festivals
Festival in the Park returns for 60th year
The annual festival provides live music, art, and community to Charlotteans.
September 19, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A woman poses for a photo while holding the halter to a horse.
Travel and Outdoors
Saddle up for Charlotte Equestrian Club
The owner and founder of Charlotte Equestrian Club shared how time around horses allows people to learn about themselves.
September 18, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A group of US Olympians pose for a photo together for a photo on a stage.
Sports
Charlotte will host 2025 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Challenge
The Queen City will be the first US city to host this major international Taekwondo competition since the early 1990s.
September 18, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Government
Mecklenburg County moves forward with 1-cent sales tax increase
The proposal aims to support the development of transportation projects in the Charlotte area and could make it to the ballot by 2025.
September 17, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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History
When Martin Luther King Jr. visited Charlotte
The civil rights leader visited the Queen City several times and spoke at Johnson C. Smith University.
January 15, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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25 spots to grab a drink after work
On the rocks, neat, dirty, frozen, or zero proof — we’re spilling the Long Island iced tea on the best spots to grab a drink after work in Charlotte.
January 14, 2026
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Development
Market on Morehead to become a community hub in South End
Morehead Street will have a community hub for gourmet eats, cocktails, and live entertainment by mid-March 2026.
January 12, 2026
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Maria Adnado
Quarterback Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan celebrate on the football field.
Sports
Carolina Panthers’ playoff run reignites Charlotte’s pride
A breakout season, record-setting plays, and a return to the postseason gave the Queen City plenty to cheer about — and restored belief in the team’s future.
January 12, 2026
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Maria Adnado
The exterior of an acai, smoothie, and juice bar.
Food
South Block opens first location in South Charlotte
The Ballantyne shop will be the first of two South Block locations coming to the Queen City in 2026.
January 9, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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Small Business
Coffee and cocktail bar to open in Plaza Midwood
Plot Twist aims to be the “cool older sister” behind Trope Bookshop, offering all-day coffees, cocktails, and a hangout space in the community.
January 8, 2026
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Maria Adnado
An exterior photo of Blumenthal's Belk Theater in Uptown, with a skyscraper in the background.
Arts
Blumenthal Arts expands Charlotte’s art scene with immersive experiences
The nonprofit organization aims to broaden its offerings by becoming a launching place for immersive experiences to attract all audiences.
January 8, 2026
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Maria Adnado
The Charlotte skyline in the background of a water fountain and park.
Culture
Pack up: People are moving to Charlotte from these US cities
U-Haul rolled out info on 2025 moving trends — and now you just might know a little more about your new neighbors.
January 7, 2026
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