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Culture
CLTtoday wrapped: Revisiting 2025’s top stories
This year brought development updates, restaurant news, and the final upgrades of the Spectrum Center, and CLTtoday was there to cover it all. We’re looking back at 2025’s top stories with our CLTtoday wrapped.
December 4, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Small Business
Holiday-themed markets to visit this winter season
Whether you’re looking for a Queen City-themed souvenir or a unique hand-crafted item, you’re sure to find something at any of these vendor markets in Charlotte.
December 4, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Events
Charlotte lands a USMNT match ahead of the 2026 World Cup
USMNT will return to Charlotte this spring for a pre-World Cup friendly at Bank of America Stadium.
December 3, 2025
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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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Charlotte to host the 2026 MLS All-Star Game
The All-Star Game will place Charlotte in the global spotlight, showcasing the city’s rise as a world-class soccer destination.
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The music venue at Ballantyne is more than an amphitheater — it’s a blank slate for shows, events, and the community to gather.
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NC’s largest potters market returns to Charlotte
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Hot diggity dog: Where to get a hot dog in Charlotte
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July 2, 2025
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