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A wide shot of the 18th hole at Quail Hollow Club before tournament play.
Business
Truist Championship announces community events and partnerships ahead of 2026 event
The Truist Championship will take place at Quail Hollow Club in May 2026, and is expected top bring thousands to the Queen City.
October 8, 2025
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Maria Adnado
Two men in armor on horseback jousting in front of a large crowd.
Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Charlotte
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
October 8, 2025
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Maria Adnado
Pumpkins scattered about a baseball field with high-rise buildings in the background.
Events
Pumpkin patches, mazes, and haunts around Charlotte
Make the most of the fall season and cooler weather with this list of pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and Halloween-themed haunts happening this fall.
October 7, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A plate of peas and foamy clams are served in a bowl on a restaurant table.
Food
Charlotte restaurants that offer tasting menus
Broaden your horizons and indulge in elevated fare with a tasting menu from one of these Charlotte restaurants.
October 7, 2025
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Maria Adnado
An aerial shot of Uptown Charlotte with Bank of America Stadium in the foreground.
Development
Tepper Sports & Entertainment proposes new indoor music venue
The music venue would be near Bank of America Stadium’s North Gate and would be constructed by 2030.
October 6, 2025
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Ratcliffe's Flowers sign with the marker set into the sidewalk beneath.
City
Signs that have stood through time in Charlotte
There are plenty of new signs across the Queen City, but there are also nostalgic signs that tell a story — you just have to look for them.
September 4, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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A hand holding a waffle cone with two scoops of ice cream in front of a storefront.
Food
Van Leeuwen welcomes ice cream lovers in Plaza Midwood
The new shop at The Commonwealth is the New York-based ice cream chain’s first location in the Charlotte area.
September 4, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A photo from 1995 showing the panthers defense in front of the Atlanta Falcons.
Sports
Pounding into history: 30 years of the Carolina Panthers
From Death Valley to the big stage, the Panthers’ debut year set the tone for NFL Sundays in the Queen City — and we’re taking a look back 30 years later.
September 2, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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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Get screened, stay strong: The cancers we don’t talk about
Raising awareness and staying proactive can help patients overcome cancers that often go undiscussed.
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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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How OrthoCarolina Research Institute is rethinking surgical pain management
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A large wooden sculpture of a troll peaking between trees.
Travel and Outdoors
Charlotte park to welcome world-renowned troll sculpture
No, we’re not trolling you. Danish artist Thomas Dambo is set to build a troll sculpture in Charlotte, Raleigh, and High Point, marking North Carolina’s installations as the largest in the US.
August 28, 2025
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