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The Clearing House Plans 200 Jobs in Charlotte

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The Clearing House plans a Charlotte client operations center, bringing 200 jobs and $11.5 million in investment to the region.

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L.C. Coleman Park Reopens in Washington Heights

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L.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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Charlotte Has an $8,000 Beautification Grant — but the Nov. 4 Deadline Is Near

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Keep Charlotte Beautiful is accepting ideas for up to $8,000 in community grant funding before the Nov. 4 deadline.

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Free Things to Do in Charlotte: 20+ Places and Activities That Don’t Cost a Thing

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Discover 20+ free things to do in Charlotte, including parks, greenways, gardens, public art, libraries, nature centers and local attractions.

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Best Pumpkin Patches Near Charlotte for Fall 2026

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Find the best pumpkin patches near Charlotte for fall 2026, from U-pick pumpkins and hayrides to animals, corn mazes and family fall festivals.

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Which Charlotte Greenways Actually Connect? A Practical Guide for Walking and Biking

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A practical guide to Charlotte greenways, including Little Sugar Creek, McAlpine and Four Mile, plus where trails connect and where gaps remain.

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Upcycle Arts Is Turning Charlotte’s Leftover Craft Supplies Into Something Useful

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Inside Upcycle Arts, Charlotte’s creative reuse center turning donated craft supplies into affordable materials, workshops and less waste.

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Latta Place Breaks Ground on a New Chapter in Mecklenburg History

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The Huntersville historic site is being rebuilt around a fuller account of the people who lived and worked there

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Corvid Plans $95M Mooresville Expansion and 423 New Jobs

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The Lake Norman-area defense and engineering company is adding a 400,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility

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CLT Beyond Would Bring $2.1B in New Airport Upgrades

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The proposed airline agreement includes a larger Concourse C, a passenger tunnel and nearly a dozen projects across Charlotte Douglas

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Charlotte Thrift Stores: Where to Find Secondhand Clothes, Furniture & Hidden Gems

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A practical guide to Charlotte thrift stores for secondhand clothing, furniture, housewares, by-the-pound bargains and mission-driven shopping.

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Excelsior Club Rebuild Moves Charlotte Landmark Toward a New Era

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The $8.3 million Beatties Ford Road project aims to revive a historic Black cultural gathering place

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North Carolina’s Largest DMV Office Opens in Charlotte

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The expanded driver license office targets shorter waits in one of the state’s highest-need areas

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CMS Investigation Expands in Charlotte as Federal Agencies Join

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School finances face deeper scrutiny as federal and state inquiries overlap

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Halloween Events in Charlotte 2026: Trick-or-Treating, Haunted Attractions & Family Fun

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Find Halloween events in Charlotte for 2026, including trick-or-treating, haunted attractions, pumpkin patches and family-friendly October fun.

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Charlotte Farmers Markets: Where to Shop Local Around the Queen City

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Find farmers markets in Charlotte, NC, including hours, locations and what to expect at popular markets in Uptown, South End, Midtown and beyond.

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That's Novel Books: A Charlotte Used Bookstore Where Readers Gather

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From Silent Book Club nights to a Sunday read-a-thon at Camp North End

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How a rescue dog named Frank built East Charlotte's friendliest bar

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Frank's Beer Shop owner Joe Smaldone turned the loss of his dog into a Commonwealth Park gathering place, a Wednesday dog walk and a pipeline for shelter adoptions

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Arrowood corridor gets 8 new crossings, sidewalks and lighting

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A finished southwest Charlotte project adds safer crossings, new sidewalks, lighting and transit upgrades along the Arrowood Road corridor

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Free CATS rides now come with your NC By Train ticket

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A new Rail & Ride Pass lets Raleigh-to-Charlotte train passengers ride CATS buses and LYNX light rail for free after they arrive

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Charlotte Scores Major Slam: WTA Finals Land in Queen City for Three-Year Triumph

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How Charlotte landed tennis’s biggest stars—and what it means for the city's future

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Charlotte Startup Aims to Fix Bad Bosses—Are Managers Ready for an Upgrade?

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Discover how innovative tech is transforming leadership styles in Charlotte’s booming businesses.

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Charlotte Mulls Longer Ban on Data Centers: Growth Saver or Tech Roadblock?

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City leaders weigh the future of tech growth as data center moratorium faces possible extension.

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Charlotte’s $70M Highway Dilemma: What’s Next for I-77?

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Major investment looms as city weighs I-77 future—what’s at stake for Charlotte’s growth?

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Luxury Meets Uptown: Charlotte Welcomes Its First W Hotel, What Will Change?

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Discover how the new W Hotel will reshape Uptown Charlotte’s luxury and nightlife scene.

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How Charlotte Running Company Became the Heartbeat of a Community on the Move

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Discover how this local shop inspires a thriving community beyond selling shoes and gear.

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Charlotte’s Old-School Restaurants: The Local Food Institutions Still Standing

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Charlotte 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.

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Charlotte's Bold Transit Map: Visionary Plan or Urban Dream?

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How Charlotte’s bold transit vision could reshape commutes—and the city’s future.

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Banking giant SMBC ramps up Charlotte hiring, details how it plans to compete

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Explore smbc charlotte jobs and the dynamic charlotte financial hub

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Revolutionizing Charlotte: How Advanced Manufacturing Is Shaping the City’s Future

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Explore manufacturing jobs and the region’s focus on energy innovation

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