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Charlotte teacher in running to be “America’s Favorite Teacher”
Online voting for Katie Lock, a teacher at Billingsville Cotswold Elementary, will help her win national recognition as “America’s Favorite Teacher.”
April 21, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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Development
Welcome to future downtown Cornelius
Downtown Cornelius will soon welcome a new residential complex packed with upcoming restaurants, retail, and a walkable outdoor plaza.
April 18, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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What’s the real value of an MBA?
Wake Forest University’s local MBA program helps working professionals upgrade their careers — and their lives — in as little as 20 months.
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An artist's rendering showing the upcoming Big Leaf Café.
Travel and Outdoors
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden grows into Daniel Stowe Conservancy
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is getting a name change ahaead of an upcoming expansion.
April 17, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
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Food
Charlotte restaurants you miss the most
CLTtoday readers shared which local restaurants + meals they miss the most — and we think you’ll agree.
November 4, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A Eurasian owl stares intently at the camera from inside its enclosure.
Travel and Outdoors
Carolina Raptor Center seeks to protect birds of prey
The educational center serves as a rehabilitation hub for native raptors and local beacon for conservation.
November 1, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Sports
Charlotte FC to play in historic, first-ever home playoff game
The team will face Orlando City SC in a best-of-three playoff series as part of the Audi 2024 MLS Cup.
October 31, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A close-up shot of the entire Firebird sculpture with two people walking by and a brick building in the background.
Culture
Iconic sculpture, The Firebird, celebrates 15 years in Uptown
The Firebird is known to be one of the most Instagrammable spots in Uptown.
October 31, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Shots from around The Biltmore Estate + Mansion during the holiday season, with festive lights and decor throughout the grounds.
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Holiday wonder beckons from Biltmore
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A lit yet rundown interior of a vacant theatre space.
City
Touring paranormal destinations in Charlotte
From historical cemeteries to haunted hotels, stories of paranormal activity abound across the Queen City.
October 30, 2024
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Events
Annual Día de Muertos Festival to draw thousands
The 20th annual Día de Muertos Festival boasts activities, live music, and a celebration of deep-rooted tradition.
October 29, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A large crowd of travelers pack the main walkway at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Airports and Transportation
Charlotte ranks high as business travel destination
Travel companies report the Queen City has experienced the largest year-over-year growth of all major US cities for business travel.
October 28, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A couple rides two e-bikes through Romare Bearden Park in Uptown Charlotte.
City
Charlotte Joy Rides to end bike share program
The bike share system will end in December before transitioning to a new, dockless system in 2025.
October 28, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A giant monitor reading "Sullenberger Aviation Museum" hangs over the US Airways flight inside a former airport hanger.
Play
On exhibit: Charlotte’s must-see museums
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or sports fan, these museums in Charlotte have it all.
October 25, 2024
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