Charlotte Douglas International Airport has outlined a proposed $2.1 billion capital program called CLT Beyond.

Pending City Council approval of a new airline agreement, the plan would expand Concourse C, add gates and a passenger tunnel, renovate international-arrivals areas and fund broader airfield and infrastructure work.

Airport leaders say the package is roughly four times larger than the capital program tied to the previous airline agreement.

The proposal is still under review, so the improvements are plans—not completed amenities—but it provides a major preview of Charlotte Douglas’ next phase.

Corvid Technologies plans to invest $95 million in its Mooresville campus and create 423 jobs.

The expansion includes a new 400,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility supporting engineering and production of vehicle launch systems.

Roles will span engineering, manufacturing and technical work, with an average annual salary projected at $81,550.

The project adds another high-skill manufacturing investment to the Lake Norman area and could generate nearly $34.5 million in annual payroll.

Mecklenburg County has broken ground on the redevelopment of Latta Place in Huntersville.

The historic site has been closed since 2021 and is being redesigned to tell a fuller story of the Indigenous people, enslaved people, tenant farmers, artisans, landowners and others connected to the property.

The roughly $11.2 million project follows years of community input and a reconsideration of how the site presents the legacy of a plantation economy.

Latta Place is expected to reopen in 2027, subject to the construction schedule.

Mochi’s Deli has quickly become one of Charlotte’s buzziest sandwich stops since opening at Dilworth Crossing on Park Road.

The small grab-and-go shop serves oversized New York-style heroes, chopped cheeses and chicken cutlet sandwiches alongside more unexpected creations inspired by flavors like bulgogi and pho.

The crowds are already part of the story. Customers have been lining up for made-to-order sandwiches, and demand has occasionally been strong enough to pause online ordering.

What makes Mochi’s stand out is the mix of familiar deli comfort food with playful combinations that feel distinctly Charlotte.

Upcycle Arts has turned Charlotte’s leftover craft supplies into a low-cost creative resource.

The nonprofit creative reuse center at 3046A Eastway Drive collects donated art and craft materials from individuals and local businesses, then puts those supplies back into circulation instead of sending them to the landfill.

Customer feedback consistently highlights two things: the prices and the unpredictability. Shoppers describe the store as a treasure hunt where the selection changes constantly, making it especially useful when a project only needs a small amount of fabric, ribbon, yarn, paper, buttons or other supplies.

That same model also means the store is not a replacement for a traditional art-supply shop when you need one exact item. It works best when you are willing to browse and let the materials inspire the project.

Beyond retail, Upcycle Arts offers workshops, Make and Take activities, community events and volunteer opportunities built around reuse and creativity.

The City of Charlotte is offering up to $100,000 in new funding to help local organizations expand programs for teens ages 13 to 18.

Through the Office of Youth Opportunities, two organizations could receive grants of up to $50,000 each to add activities, extend programming or reduce barriers such as transportation, meals and participation costs.

Eligible applicants include nonprofits, community groups, faith-based youth programs, recreation providers, arts organizations and education or career-readiness programs already serving Charlotte teens.

Applications are due November 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., with awards expected in early December.

The city has not yet selected recipients, so the opportunity represents potential expansion rather than programs already underway.

Upcycle Arts has built a Charlotte impact model around materials most people overlook.

The nonprofit creative reuse center collects donated art and craft supplies from residents and businesses, then resells them at affordable prices instead of letting useful materials go to waste.

Customer feedback consistently praises the affordability, variety and sense of discovery, while teachers, parents, artists and beginners describe the shop as a practical way to experiment without buying more than they need.

Reviews also surface useful challenges around organization, pricing consistency and quality control — the kinds of operational issues that matter in any donation-driven model.

Supporters can shop, make financial or material donations, volunteer, attend workshops and events, or contribute their own skills through teaching and partnerships.

Through retail, programming and creative reuse, Upcycle Arts turns discarded materials into a community resource.

Charlotte’s 2026 Halloween calendar is filling up with candy crawls, costume events, pumpkin patches and serious scares.

We rounded up family-friendly events like Owl-o-ween, Goodies & Goblins, Davidson Halloweekend and Halloween in Huntersville, plus NoDaWeen activities and free trunk-or-treat stops around the metro.

For bigger scares, SCarowinds, Scarrigan Farms, Lake Hickory Haunts and the Matthews Playhouse Haunted Trail give teens and adults plenty of options throughout October.

Bookmark the guide because we’ll keep updating it as more Charlotte Halloween events are announced.