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What we “unfortunately do love” in Charlotte
From guilty pleasures to unexpected favorites, the “unfortunately do love” social media trend is taking over the internet — and we want your input.
September 16, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Sports
Queen’s Polo Cup races into Charlotte
Get ready to see horses, athletes, and a race for the cup when the Queen’s Polo Cup hits the pitch for its inaugural event in 2026.
September 16, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Climate action meets drag in Asheville for Blue Ridge Pride
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Make your voice heard, nominate your favorite local biz and they could win CLTtoday’s Best Competition.
September 15, 2025
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Commemorating Juneteenth in Charlotte
Celebrate and reflect on the history of Juneteenth at one of many festivals and events across the Queen City.
June 12, 2025
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Your guide to summer reading in Charlotte
Get ready for the summer by finding your next page-turner, including recommendations from local bookstores.
June 12, 2025
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Culture
Charlotte native finds success as Young Tina in “TINA - The Tina Turner Musical”
At just nine years old, Taylor Brice is taking the stage, playing a young Tina Turner, during the show’s return to Blumenthal Arts.
June 10, 2025
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Wake Forest University launches Charlotte’s first four-year med school
The historic expansion is part of Wake Forest University’s new academic campus, designed to encourage collaboration across disciplines.
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Culture
Carolina Theatre to screen summer blockbuster series
The Carolina Theatre’s “Lost Years Summer Blockbuster Series” will feature the return of hit ‘80s films to the big screen.
June 5, 2025
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Food
Treat yourself to something sweet for National Doughnut Day
We’ve found Charlotte-area doughtnut shops offering “sweet” deals to celebrate National Doughnut Day.
June 5, 2025
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“Dirty Soda": Is it worth trying the viral TikTok drink?
City Editor Maria traveled to Swig in Indian Land to try one of the customizable sodas taking the internet by storm.
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