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Wellness
Pause Studio Arboretum opens in South Charlotte
The locally-owned wellness studio offers a range of recovery services like IV drips, contrast therapy, and float therapy.
January 2, 2026
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City
26 reader questions for 2026 in Charlotte
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December 30, 2025
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Travel and Outdoors
All aboard: How to ride Amtrak in Charlotte
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December 15, 2025
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