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Small Business
Our Charlotte-based Small Business Saturday shopping picks
The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on November 29 — the perfect time to help you add a local sparkle into your holiday shopping.
November 26, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Try This: Experience the magic of Christmas at Biltmore®
The most wonderful time of the year has arrived at Biltmore, along with the opportunity to save on an Annual Pass during the Holiday Sale.
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Rev up your engines: Discover the ultimate family experience
Get in, we’re going shopping to see rare, vintage BMWs.
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Food
Seasonal sips to savor the holidays in Charlotte
From movie-themed cocktail classes to explosions of holiday decor, there’s something for everyone this holiday season across the Queen City.
November 20, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Nonprofits
How to help food banks and pantries in Charlotte
Whether you’re looking to volunteer your time or donate food, these six dedicated food banks provide meals and hope to families across the Queen City.
November 20, 2025
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Literary festival to take over Belmont
The town’s first and only literary festival promises a day of family-friendly events, a hot dog eating contest, and new books to line your bookshelf.
August 28, 2025
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Development
New golf “eatertainment” venue swings into Lower South End
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Uptown prepares for Duke’s Mayo Classic, Wake Forest and Notre Dame to face-off in 2027
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