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Sports
CLT fans rank high in the Sports Misery Index, but it’s not a good thing
Charlotte FC’s wins give Charlotte sports a boost for the AI-generated index, saying little about the Panthers and Hornets’ upcoming seasons.
August 29, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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How OrthoCarolina Research Institute is rethinking surgical pain management
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What’s new at the 2025 Cabarrus County Fair
The annual fair returns to Concord’s Cabarrus Arena & Events Center from Friday, Sept. 5 to Saturday, Sept. 13.
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Events
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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Maria Adnado
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Development
New golf “eatertainment” venue swings into Lower South End
Packed with high-tech simulators and a full food and drink menu, Tap In will cater to golf enthusiasts and amateurs when it opens Thursday, Aug. 28, along Clanton Road in LoSo.
August 26, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Food
Where viral food critic Keith Lee has been in the Carolinas (and where he should go)
We’ve partnered with our 6AM City newsletters across the Carolinas to create a Keith Lee tracker, highlighting where the TikTok food critic has been and where our readers think he should go next.
May 14, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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City
Project 2 Heal aims to provide service dogs for families in need
While the annual fundraiser is sold out, there are other ways to help Project 2 Heal succeed through stress-eliminating visits, fundraisers, and events.
May 13, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Food
PopUp bagels ready to “pop up” at The Bowl at Ballantyne
The viral, New England-based bagel shop aims to make a new home while expanding to Ballantyne this summer.
May 12, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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City
Goodyear Blimp to fly over Charlotte for two rare appearances
The Goodyear Blimp is celebrating its 100th birthday with a trip over Quail Hollow Club during the 2025 PGA Championship + the Coca Cola 600 in Concord.
May 12, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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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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Culture
Spoil your dog at these Charlotte area pet stores
Stock up on essentials and grab treats for your dog at these local stores where your four-legged companion can tag along.
May 8, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
A hand holds a plastic cup of iced coffee with the message "We love you" written on it. In the background is a black wall featuring the Bitty & Beau’s Coffee logo surrounded by a coffee bean mural. The cafe has a cozy interior with a window letting in natural light.
Culture
Meet Bitty & Beau’s Coffee in Charlotte
The South End coffee shop aims to give meaningful employment opportunities to people with disabilities.
May 8, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
The PGA Championship Trophy is displayed against the golf green.
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
Small Business Week: What makes Charlotte’s small business scene special?
We asked the question, and small business owners across the Queen City answered.
May 7, 2025
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Maria Adnado