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Travel and Outdoors
World-renowned artist unveils troll sculpture in Charlotte
No, we’re not trolling you. Danish artist Thomas Dambo’s latest troll sculptures in Charlotte, Raleigh, and High Point mark North Carolina’s installations as the largest in the US.
November 6, 2025
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Maria Adnado
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City
Just how bad is the traffic in Charlotte?
Spoiler alert: Traffic isn’t great. We dove into the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s congestion data so you don’t have to.
November 5, 2025
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Live
From Stars to Bib Gourmand: Charlotte makes its MICHELIN debut
Charlotte joins the MICHELIN map with a Star for Counter, a Bib Gourmand, a special award, and a slate of Recommended eateries.
November 4, 2025
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Sleep among the peaks: Jackson County’s options for scenic stays
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Experience an illuminated underwater wonderland at the South Carolina Aquarium
The South Carolina Aquarium transforms into a sea of sparkle during Aquarium Aglow, Charleston’s brightest holiday event.
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City of Charlotte launches new ADU program
We’re breaking down everything you need to know about adding an accessory dwelling unit — also known as an ADU — to your property.
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Tune into these Halloween-themed movie series across Charlotte
Grab your crew or make it a solo date to screen flicks from horror to animation at these local movie nights.
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Travel and Outdoors
When to expect peak fall foliage around Charlotte
October is going to be a colorful month in the Charlotte area, and there are plenty of places to look at the leaves before they fall.
September 25, 2025
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A taste of fall: Check out these autumn flavors across the Queen City
Fall is in the air, and many Charlotte businesses are celebrating with dishes, pastries, and drinks perfect for cozy season.
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Travel and Outdoors
Hit the road: supporting our mountain communities after Hurricane Helene
As you hit the road to the mountains this fall and winter, things may look a little different. While many areas in WNC and Virginia are still recovering from Hurricane Helene, there are plenty of businesses ready to welcome you back.
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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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Events
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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City
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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