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November 10, 2025
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Travel and Outdoors
World-renowned artist unveils troll sculpture in Charlotte
No, we’re not trolling you. Danish artist Thomas Dambo’s latest troll sculptures in Charlotte, Raleigh, and High Point mark North Carolina’s installations as the largest in the US.
November 6, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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City
Just how bad is the traffic in Charlotte?
Spoiler alert: Traffic isn’t great. We dove into the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s congestion data so you don’t have to.
November 5, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Live
From Stars to Bib Gourmand: Charlotte makes its MICHELIN debut
Charlotte joins the MICHELIN map with a Star for Counter, a Bib Gourmand, a special award, and a slate of Recommended eateries.
November 4, 2025
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Cat George
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Events
National Night Out events rescheduled due to rain
The annual events bring communities together to meet local law enforcement and share resources + are free to attend.
August 5, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Food
Chefs share how the Queen City shaped their cooking skills for televised competitions
From “Chopped to “Top Chef,” two chefs with experience in the Queen City reflect on their time on-screen and how the competition propelled their careers.
August 4, 2025
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Where to play pickleball in Charlotte
Playing pickleball in Charlotte is easy when you stop by one of these local indoor and outdoor courts, including Mecklenburg County courts and more.
August 1, 2025
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Mitch Hooper
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Development
Remembering Eastland Mall: a look at its past and future
The iconic Eastland Mall attracted thousands of shoppers before its closure in 2010, and will serve as a new hub of life in East Charlotte.
July 31, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Real Estate
How much it could cost to rent in Charlotte based on the neighborhood
Trying to move neighborhoods? We looked at 10+ different neighborhoods around Charlotte to compare the cost of rent to the local average.
July 29, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Small Business
Market Meetups: a new way to meet friends in Charlotte
The new event offers a fresh way for women to make connections while shopping from local vendors from across the Queen City.
July 29, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Events
Bam, dot, crack: where to play Mahjong in Charlotte
If you’re looking to learn something new this year, jump into the tile-based game craze and give mahjong a try.
July 28, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Lights, camera, action: movies and shows filmed around Charlotte
The Charlotte region has hosted television programs and movie productions from blockbusters to Academy Award-winning films.
July 25, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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This new townhome community right near Camp North End is hosting a grand opening event this weekend.
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Food
Local chefs share excitement for “Top Chef” in Charlotte
The Emmy-nominated culinary competition will start filming Charlotte and Greenville, SC soon, and Charlotte-area chefs have a lot to say about the upcoming production that will put the Queen City on the culinary map.
July 24, 2025
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