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Beauty
Places to take great photos in Charlotte
The Queen City is a photogenic place, offering photo opportunities from urban bustle to pristine nature.
August 21, 2024 02:33 PM
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Jack VanderToll
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Tourism and Hospitality
Carrigan Farms returns with a summer splash
Carrigan Farms resumes open swim for summer 2024.
May 14, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Arts
Nearly $1 million offered for new Charlotte art projects
The city is accepting new grant requests from local artists.
March 4, 2024
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Activities for older adults around Charlotte
The Queen City is packed with fun options to spend a day for anyone in their golden years.
October 10, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Fall reigns supreme in the Queen City
Make the most of the cooler weather with this list of the best local events, pumpkin patches, and activities happening this fall.
October 9, 2024
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Maria Delgado
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Elections
Your guide to the 2024 election in Mecklenburg County
Whether you’re voting absentee or in-person in this year’s election, keep this information handy before you head to the polls.
October 9, 2024
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Maria Delgado
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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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Jack VanderToll
A lit marquee with the words "Neighborhood Theater" and "Confluence" on display.
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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Maria Delgado
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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Maria Delgado
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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Jack VanderToll
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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Maria Delgado
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 Delgado
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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Maria Delgado