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Katie Blessing Center Nears Completion in Charlotte

Jul 22, 2026

Katie Blessing Center Nears Completion in Charlotte

The Katie Blessing Center reaches a major construction milestone as Charlotte prepares for expanded pediatric behavioral health care in early 2027.

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From Dough to Dollars: The Pizza Shop Transforming Charlotte's West End

Jul 15, 2026

From Dough to Dollars: The Pizza Shop Transforming Charlotte's West End

One oven, one neighborhood, one big gamble — and it's already changing everything.

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Don’t Book Queen’s Feast Until You Read This

Jul 14, 2026

Don’t Book Queen’s Feast Until You Read This

Planning Queen's Feast 2026? Learn how eligible American Express cardholders can stack Resy statement credits with Charlotte Restaurant Week deals. Plus our picks for Muraya, Albertine and more.

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How a 19-Year-Old UNC Charlotte Student Is Helping Charlotte Fire

Jul 14, 2026

How a 19-Year-Old UNC Charlotte Student Is Helping Charlotte Fire

Meet the 19-year-old UNC Charlotte student using data, GIS mapping and AI to help the Charlotte Fire Department improve emergency response across the city.

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Why Charlotte Keeps Coming Back to Villani’s Bakery

Jul 8, 2026

Why Charlotte Keeps Coming Back to Villani’s Bakery

Family-owned New York-Italian bakery on Pecan Ave in Plaza Midwood. Fresh pastries daily—get there early and taste why Charlotte keeps coming back.

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Canadian Manufacturer INKAS Opens 200,000-Square-Foot Charlotte Facility

Jul 8, 2026

Canadian Manufacturer INKAS Opens 200,000-Square-Foot Charlotte Facility

INKAS is opening a 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Charlotte, bringing advanced manufacturing, engineering jobs and defense technology production to the Queen City.

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No Toll Lanes Needed? Sustain Charlotte’s Plan for I-77 South

Jul 8, 2026

No Toll Lanes Needed? Sustain Charlotte’s Plan for I-77 South

Sustain Charlotte proposes a 9-point plan to ease I-77 South congestion without toll lanes, including ramp metering, express buses and transit expansion.

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PopUp Bagels Opens in Plaza Midwood Charlotte This Friday

Jul 8, 2026

PopUp Bagels Opens in Plaza Midwood Charlotte This Friday

PopUp Bagels opens its second Charlotte location in Plaza Midwood on July 10 with hot bagels, rotating schmears and a Harriet’s Hamburgers collab.

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Where to Cool Off in Charlotte During This Dangerous Heatwave

Jun 29, 2026

Where to Cool Off in Charlotte During This Dangerous Heatwave

Charlotte is facing a dangerous heatwave with temps hitting 102F and a feels-like of 109F. Here are the best $2 pools, free splash pads, and indoor aquatic centers to beat the heat.

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Court Arcade Demolition: Why Charlotte Can't Stop the 725 E. Trade Data Center

Jun 29, 2026

Court Arcade Demolition: Why Charlotte Can't Stop the 725 E. Trade Data Center

Charlotte's historic Court Arcade at 725 E. Trade St. is set for demolition to make way for a new Digital Realty data center. Here's why City Council can't stop it and what it means for Charlotte's future.

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Why Charlotte Can't Get Enough of Maman | Second Location Opens

Jun 24, 2026

Why Charlotte Can't Get Enough of Maman | Second Location Opens

Maman is opening a second Charlotte location after winning over locals with its French-inspired pastries, handcrafted coffee, cozy atmosphere, and exceptional service. Here's what nearly 100 customer reviews reveal.

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Can Charlotte Businesses Legally Play Spotify? A Guide to Music Licensing

Jun 24, 2026

Can Charlotte Businesses Legally Play Spotify? A Guide to Music Licensing

Can your Charlotte business legally play Spotify or Apple Music? Learn how music licensing works, why the BoatYard lawsuit matters, and how local restaurants, breweries, retailers and other businesses can stay compliant.

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Charlotte's New Red Light Cameras: Here's Where the First 10 Will Be Installed

Jun 24, 2026

Charlotte's New Red Light Cameras: Here's Where the First 10 Will Be Installed

Charlotte is launching red light cameras at 10 high-crash intersections. See every location, how the pilot program works, when enforcement begins, and what drivers need to know.

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I-77 Toll Lanes Repayment Bill: What It Means for Charlotte

Jun 24, 2026

I-77 Toll Lanes Repayment Bill: What It Means for Charlotte

North Carolina lawmakers approved a bill requiring a $270 million repayment from the I-77 toll lane operator. Here's what Charlotte commuters need to know.

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Charlotte Parents - Protect Your Kids: Pediatrician Reveals Must-Know Summer Safety Tips

Jun 17, 2026

Charlotte Parents - Protect Your Kids: Pediatrician Reveals Must-Know Summer Safety Tips

Protect your children with these essential summer safety tips from a trusted Charlotte pediatrician!

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The Training Camp HQ | Charlotte NC Baseball Training

Jun 17, 2026

The Training Camp HQ | Charlotte NC Baseball Training

The Training Camp HQ in Charlotte offers elite hitting and pitching, performance tech, strength and speed training, plus a study hall—founded by former pro and D1 athletes.

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Thoughtful Baking Co. Opens First Permanent Storefront on Monroe Road in Charlotte

Jun 10, 2026

Thoughtful Baking Co. Opens First Permanent Storefront on Monroe Road in Charlotte

Charlotte favorite Thoughtful Baking Co. has opened its first permanent storefront in Oakhurst, bringing scratch-made pies, quiches, and comfort food to Monroe Road.

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Buc-ee's Invades the Tar Heel State: North Carolina Welcomes the Beaver

Jun 10, 2026

Buc-ee's Invades the Tar Heel State: North Carolina Welcomes the Beaver

Buc-ee's is making its mark on North Carolina - find out what to expect at their first location!

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J Optimist Park Opens in Charlotte's Historic Mill District

Jun 10, 2026

J Optimist Park Opens in Charlotte's Historic Mill District

Explore J Optimist Park, a new luxury apartment community in Charlotte's Optimist Park neighborhood that blends modern amenities with Mill District history.

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8 Affordable Townhomes Coming to Charlotte Through Habitat and D.R. Horton Partnership

Jun 4, 2026

8 Affordable Townhomes Coming to Charlotte Through Habitat and D.R. Horton Partnership

Habitat for Humanity and D.R. Horton are bringing eight affordable townhomes to Charlotte's Derita neighborhood. Learn about pricing, qualifications, location and timeline.

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Savona Food Works: Charlotte’s New 30,000-Square-Foot Food Hall Opening in the West End (2027)

Jun 1, 2026

Savona Food Works: Charlotte’s New 30,000-Square-Foot Food Hall Opening in the West End (2027)

Savona Food Works is bringing a 30,000-square-foot food hall with ~25 vendors, a rooftop bar, restaurant, and flower market to Charlotte’s historic Savona Mill redevelopment, slated for 2027.

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The Rebirth of the Excelsior Club: Charlotte's Historic West End Landmark Returns

Jun 1, 2026

The Rebirth of the Excelsior Club: Charlotte's Historic West End Landmark Returns

Charlotte's iconic Excelsior Club is set for an $8.3 million revival. Explore its Green Book history, redevelopment plans, timeline, and impact on Charlotte's Historic West End.

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Charlotte Urges Residents To Check Swim Advisories Before Lake Season

May 27, 2026

Charlotte Urges Residents To Check Swim Advisories Before Lake Season

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services is warning residents about harmful algal blooms, sewage spills, and swim advisories impacting Lake Norman, Lake Wylie, and local waterways this summer.

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CMS Approves Teacher Village At Garinger High School In East Charlotte

May 27, 2026

CMS Approves Teacher Village At Garinger High School In East Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools approved a 99-year lease for the Garinger Educator Community, bringing affordable housing for teachers to East Charlotte.

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Capital One Café Is Coming To South End Charlotte

May 27, 2026

Capital One Café Is Coming To South End Charlotte

Capital One is bringing a new Capital One Café to South End Charlotte at 1520 S. Tryon St., featuring Verve Coffee, coworking space, free Wi-Fi, and community gathering areas.

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Atrium Health University City Expansion Approved With $168M Investment

May 27, 2026

Atrium Health University City Expansion Approved With $168M Investment

Atrium Health University City is receiving a $168 million expansion with a new bed tower, expanded surgical capacity, and major healthcare upgrades for North Charlotte.

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Wegmans Ballantyne Opening Date Announced For October 2026

May 26, 2026

Wegmans Ballantyne Opening Date Announced For October 2026

Wegmans Ballantyne officially opens October 14, 2026 in south Charlotte. Here’s what to know about the massive new grocery store, jobs, location, and Ballantyne Reimagined development.

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Memorial Day Weekend Events in Charlotte (2026) | Ultimate Guide

May 19, 2026

Memorial Day Weekend Events in Charlotte (2026) | Ultimate Guide

Discover the best Memorial Day Weekend events in Charlotte for 2026, including the Coca-Cola 600, Whitewater Center festivities, Carowinds, block parties, live music, and local celebrations across the Queen City.

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Spark Centro Breaks Ground in East Charlotte for $20M Latino Business Hub

May 19, 2026

Spark Centro Breaks Ground in East Charlotte for $20M Latino Business Hub

Spark Centro officially breaks ground in East Charlotte, bringing a $20 million entrepreneurship hub, coworking space, workforce training, and “Shop La Plaza” marketplace to the Albemarle Road corridor.

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Plaza Midwood’s 35-Acre Barnhardt Redevelopment Could Transform Hawthorne Lane

May 13, 2026

Plaza Midwood’s 35-Acre Barnhardt Redevelopment Could Transform Hawthorne Lane

A major redevelopment proposal for the historic Barnhardt Manufacturing site could bring apartments, retail and walkable mixed-use development to Plaza Midwood.

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