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3 ways to get your fill of fall in Chapel Hill
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Charlotte’s upcoming music, food, and arts festivals
Make the most of summer with Charlotte’s lineup of festivals, including national acts, local acts, fine arts, craft beer, longbow competitions, and celebrations of art in the Queen City.
September 19, 2025
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3 events to celebrate the arts in Charlotte
From supporting local vendors to unique exhibitions, we’re roundup up several ways to support the art scene in the Queen City.
September 18, 2025
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Do you remember the 21st night of September?
From historic buildings that no longer stand to ads promoting Charlotte restaurants, we dug through newspaper archives dating as far back as 1883 to celebrate the 21st night of September.
September 18, 2025
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An afternoon at Longview Carolina
We recently explored the new wellness-focused agrihood where nature meets convenience.
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I-485 express lanes to be complete by winter 2025
Once complete, the $346 million project in southern Mecklenburg County will add a toll lane in each direction between I-77 and Independence Boulevard + new interchanges and widened roads.
May 5, 2025
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Small Business Week: four wellness spaces to visit
There’s no shortage of ways to unwind from the workweek, from yoga classes to hydrotherapy, there’s bound to be a relaxing visit in your future.
May 5, 2025
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Small Business Week has arrived in Charlotte
Join us at CLTtoday in celebrating small businesses from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10.
May 1, 2025
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Charlotte native sets climbing record
Charlotte Native Molly Belk recently set the women’s world record for fastest climb up and down Mt. Meru in Tanzania.
April 30, 2025
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Grow, move, and connect in this new local “agrihood”
See what it’s like to live in Longview Carolina, a community designed to make healthy living easier by harnessing the outdoors.
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Discover the magic behind Disney costumes in Columbia
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Town of Huntersville to rename portions of Main Street
Starting Thursday, May 1, two sections of Main Street will be renamed to reduce driver confusion and improve navigation.
April 29, 2025
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High-speed cycling fun at Gears & Guitars
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