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Your Charlotte Veterans Day weekend guide 🇺🇸
The Queen City Scoop TeamEvents, veteran deals, CATS changes, lifted water restrictions and what to know before the weekend.
Read moreCharlotte’s Halloween weekend + new Michelin winners 🎃
The Queen City Scoop TeamPlus an $8K neighborhood grant, L.C. Coleman Park, Hornets vs. 76ers and Día de Muertos.
Read moreBrookhill’s next chapter + a packed Halloween weekend 🎃
The Queen City Scoop TeamPlus Brooklyn Village, Charlotte’s data-center vote, free fall guides, local events and two food spots worth knowing.
Read moreCLT’s $2.1B plan, 423 new jobs + a fall weekend 🍂
The Queen City Scoop TeamPlus Latta Place breaks ground, Mint Hill Madness, Nature at Night and Charlotte Chalk Art Festival.
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Best Christmas Lights in Charlotte for 2026
The Queen City Scoop TeamFind the best Christmas lights near Charlotte for 2026, including Speedway Christmas, WinterFest, McAdenville and walk-through holiday displays.
Read moreBest Bowling Alleys in Charlotte: Where to Bowl, Eat and Hang Out
The Queen City Scoop TeamCompare Charlotte bowling alleys, from Bowlero and AMF to Pins, Queen Park Social and Spare Time, including prices, specials and who each is best for.
Read moreThe Clearing House Plans 200 Jobs in Charlotte
The Queen City Scoop TeamThe Clearing House plans a Charlotte client operations center, bringing 200 jobs and $11.5 million in investment to the region.
Read moreL.C. Coleman Park Reopens in Washington Heights
The Queen City Scoop TeamL.C. Coleman Park reopens in Washington Heights after a $2.9 million renovation, bringing new energy to a historic neighborhood gathering place.
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