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Charlotte Startup Aims to Fix Bad Bosses—Are Managers Ready for an Upgrade?
The Queen City Scoop TeamDiscover how innovative tech is transforming leadership styles in Charlotte’s booming businesses.
Read moreCharlotte Mulls Longer Ban on Data Centers: Growth Saver or Tech Roadblock?
The Queen City Scoop TeamCity leaders weigh the future of tech growth as data center moratorium faces possible extension.
Read moreCharlotte’s $70M Highway Dilemma: What’s Next for I-77?
The Queen City Scoop TeamMajor investment looms as city weighs I-77 future—what’s at stake for Charlotte’s growth?
Read moreLuxury Meets Uptown: Charlotte Welcomes Its First W Hotel, What Will Change?
The Queen City Scoop TeamDiscover how the new W Hotel will reshape Uptown Charlotte’s luxury and nightlife scene.
Read moreHow Charlotte Running Company Became the Heartbeat of a Community on the Move
The Queen City Scoop TeamDiscover how this local shop inspires a thriving community beyond selling shoes and gear.
Read moreCharlotte’s Old-School Restaurants: The Local Food Institutions Still Standing
The Queen City Scoop TeamCharlotte Reddit went searching for the Queen City’s surviving old-school restaurants. From Brooks and Open Kitchen to South 21 and Beef 'N Bottle, these local institutions are still serving.
Read moreCharlotte's Bold Transit Map: Visionary Plan or Urban Dream?
The Queen City Scoop TeamHow Charlotte’s bold transit vision could reshape commutes—and the city’s future.
Read moreBanking giant SMBC ramps up Charlotte hiring, details how it plans to compete
The Queen City Scoop TeamExplore smbc charlotte jobs and the dynamic charlotte financial hub
Read moreRevolutionizing Charlotte: How Advanced Manufacturing Is Shaping the City’s Future
The Queen City Scoop TeamExplore manufacturing jobs and the region’s focus on energy innovation
Read moreDiscover Charlotte’s Café Changing Lives—Where Every Lunch Powers a Fresh Start
The Queen City Scoop TeamDiscover how one café offers more than great food—it’s changing lives, one meal at a time.
Read moreCharlotte Braces for Blistering Heatwave: Will the City Sizzle Like an Air Fryer Again?
The Queen City Scoop TeamBrutal summer heat returns—how Charlotte's sizzling streak could outdo last year
Read moreKatie Blessing Center Nears Completion in Charlotte
The Queen City Scoop TeamThe Katie Blessing Center reaches a major construction milestone as Charlotte prepares for expanded pediatric behavioral health care in early 2027.
Read moreFrom Dough to Dollars: The Pizza Shop Transforming Charlotte's West End
The Queen City Scoop TeamOne oven, one neighborhood, one big gamble — and it's already changing everything.
Read moreDon’t Book Queen’s Feast Until You Read This
The Queen City Scoop TeamPlanning 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.
Read moreHow a 19-Year-Old UNC Charlotte Student Is Helping Charlotte Fire
The Queen City Scoop TeamMeet 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.
Read moreWhy Charlotte Keeps Coming Back to Villani’s Bakery
The Queen City Scoop TeamFamily-owned New York-Italian bakery on Pecan Ave in Plaza Midwood. Fresh pastries daily—get there early and taste why Charlotte keeps coming back.
Read moreCanadian Manufacturer INKAS Opens 200,000-Square-Foot Charlotte Facility
The Queen City Scoop TeamINKAS is opening a 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Charlotte, bringing advanced manufacturing, engineering jobs and defense technology production to the Queen City.
Read moreNo Toll Lanes Needed? Sustain Charlotte’s Plan for I-77 South
The Queen City Scoop TeamSustain Charlotte proposes a 9-point plan to ease I-77 South congestion without toll lanes, including ramp metering, express buses and transit expansion.
Read morePopUp Bagels Opens in Plaza Midwood Charlotte This Friday
The Queen City Scoop TeamPopUp Bagels opens its second Charlotte location in Plaza Midwood on July 10 with hot bagels, rotating schmears and a Harriet’s Hamburgers collab.
Read moreWhere to Cool Off in Charlotte During This Dangerous Heatwave
The Queen City Scoop TeamCharlotte 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.
Read moreCourt Arcade Demolition: Why Charlotte Can't Stop the 725 E. Trade Data Center
The Queen City Scoop TeamCharlotte'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.
Read moreWhy Charlotte Can't Get Enough of Maman | Second Location Opens
The Queen City Scoop TeamMaman 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.
Read moreCan Charlotte Businesses Legally Play Spotify? A Guide to Music Licensing
The Queen City Scoop TeamCan 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.
Read moreCharlotte's New Red Light Cameras: Here's Where the First 10 Will Be Installed
The Queen City Scoop TeamCharlotte 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.
Read moreI-77 Toll Lanes Repayment Bill: What It Means for Charlotte
The Queen City Scoop TeamNorth 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.
Read moreCharlotte Parents - Protect Your Kids: Pediatrician Reveals Must-Know Summer Safety Tips
The Queen City Scoop TeamProtect your children with these essential summer safety tips from a trusted Charlotte pediatrician!
Read moreThe Training Camp HQ | Charlotte NC Baseball Training
The Queen City Scoop TeamThe 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.
Read moreThoughtful Baking Co. Opens First Permanent Storefront on Monroe Road in Charlotte
The Queen City Scoop TeamCharlotte favorite Thoughtful Baking Co. has opened its first permanent storefront in Oakhurst, bringing scratch-made pies, quiches, and comfort food to Monroe Road.
Read moreBuc-ee's Invades the Tar Heel State: North Carolina Welcomes the Beaver
The Queen City Scoop TeamBuc-ee's is making its mark on North Carolina - find out what to expect at their first location!
Read moreJ Optimist Park Opens in Charlotte's Historic Mill District
The Queen City Scoop TeamExplore 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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