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A blue and purple-hued photo of the cast of Beetlejuice.
Culture
“Beetlejuice” to score a three-peat at Blumenthal Arts
The “ghost with the most” returns to Charlotte, and we spoke with a married duo who have been in the show for every visit.
September 2, 2025
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Maria Adnado
Mature couple riding bicycles on sunny beach grass path
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A padel racquet being held in front of a court with someone hitting a tennis ball in the background.
Sports
Swing into friendly competition at Epic Padel
Epic is opening a flagship location in North Charlotte + aims to build a community for the fast‑paced racket sport, from beginners to seasoned players.
August 29, 2025
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Maria Adnado
An animation of a red whistle with a sad face next to an "86" misery rating.
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
A doctor sitting in an office listening to a patient speak.
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Numerous plates of Italian dishes are lined on a table.
Restaurants
Savor Charlotte returns to celebrate the Queen City’s culinary scene
Prepare for flavors and savory experiences during the two-week culinary showcase running from March 12-25.
March 5, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A view of the painted murals inside the Carolina Theatre.
Culture
Carolina Theatre announces reopening date
Theater is so back. After closing in 1978, the Carolina Theatre in Uptown Charlotte will host ticketed events and shows starting Monday, March 24.
March 5, 2025
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Multiple rows of golden statuettes line the shelves of an office space.
Business
Going for the gold: inside Charlotte’s awards manufacturer
Society Awards has two locations in South End, creating entertainment industry awards including the Emmys and Golden Globes.
March 4, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A group of men wear hardhats and hold shovels tossing dirt from a mound with an American Flag hanging over them.
Development
A promising future for Charlotte’s new Firehouse #11
The new firehouse will replace the current Charlotte Fire Station 11 built in the 1950s and will feature upgraded first responder technology.
March 4, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
People ordering drinks at a rooftop eatery in Spartanburg.
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Cars cruise along I-77 with the Uptown Charlotte skyline in the distance.
Development
A long road ahead: The plan to expand I-77 South
Planning is underway to upgrade 11 miles of I-77 from Center City to the South Carolina state line.
March 3, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A Mardi Gras-themed colored mask is draped in colorful beads.
Festivals
How to celebrate Mardi Gras in Charlotte
There are plenty of ways to observe Mardi Gras in the Queen City, from day-long parties to spots to order King Cake.
March 3, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
People walking around a farmers market with vegetables on display.
Live
Farmers markets in Charlotte
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up nine farmers markets around the Queen City.
February 28, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A hamburger is placed in front of the camera of Brooks' Sandwich House.
Small Business
Brooks’ Sandwich House keeps serving burgers and (timeless) blessings
The iconic burger stand has been serving customers for 50+ years in the Queen City.
February 27, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A rooftop deck of an apartment building with a view of Charlotte, interior shots of a luxury apartment building's community room, bedroom and kitchen
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