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City
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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Travel and Outdoors
Help birds during the fall migration in Charlotte
By turning off non-essential lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. you can ensure local birds travel safely.
October 8, 2024
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Music
Celebrate Charlotte’s music scene during annual conference
Confluence brings music professionals and performers together during a three-day conference in the Queen City.
October 8, 2024
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An airport hanger filled with boxes of donations for Hurricane Helene victims.
Volunteer
Charlotte-based businesses offering help to those impacted by Helene
Local business across the Queen City are collecting donations and supplies to take to western North Carolina in wake of Hurricane Helene.
October 8, 2024
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The Savanna Bananas pose in their yellow uniforms inside Bank of America Stadium with Uptown in the background.
Events
Savannah Bananas are coming to Charlotte
The Savannah Bananas mark another high profile event at Bank of America Stadium in 2025.
October 4, 2024
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The Spectrum Center is photographed against the Uptown Charlotte skyline on a sunny day.
Development
Spectrum Center welcomes guests after phase one of renovations
The Uptown arena closed for several months to create elevated visitor experiences.
October 3, 2024
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An aerial shot of Uptown Charlotte with Bank of America Stadium in the foreground.
Sports
Bank of America Stadium to host FIFA Club World Cup
BofA stadium was one of 12 chosen locations to host the inaugural tournament which kicks off in June 2025.
October 3, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A fake skeleton decoration pops out from behind a dark bar at the Black Lagoon Halloween-themed pop-up bar. In the background, neon green, purple, and orange lights add to the scary vibes.
Events
Enter if you dare: Halloween-themed Black Lagoon Pop-up bar coming to Charlotte
The spine-tingling pop-up will take over Backstage Lounge from Wednesday, Oct. 2 to Saturday, Nov. 2.
October 3, 2024
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A family poses with trick or treat characters at Carowinds.
Tourism and Hospitality
Prepare for a festive and spooky season at Carowinds
Carowinds visitors can expect trick or treating, Oktoberfest, and SCarowinds through the month of October.
October 2, 2024
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An aerial vantage of a car driving along a forested road surrounded by trees with colored leaves.
City
Charlotte’s fall weather outlook
The Queen City can expect comfortable temperatures and trees changing colors with the approach of “sweater weather.”
October 2, 2024
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