Charlotte
A new report from FinanceBuzz ranks Charlotte as the 20th most boring city in the U.S., based on factors like nightlife, food scene, and cultural events. The study analyzed over a dozen data points across 75 major U.S. cities. Charlotte scored low in categories like culinary scene and nightlife/celebrations, using sources like Yelp, the Yellow […]
Charlotte summers can be relentless, and when the temperatures climb, parents start searching for ways to keep the kids cool without staying cooped up inside. One of the easiest—and most fun—solutions? Splash pads. These free or low-cost water play areas offer a perfect way for families to beat the heat, burn off energy, and enjoy […]
America’s Favorite City Is… ??? A new survey revealed which of the 50 most populated cities in America is the most favored. Any guesses??? It’s Nashville, Tennessee. Nashville is followed by a three-way tie between San Diego, Colorado Springs, and Virginia Beach. Coming in at #5 is Charlotte, North Carolina, followed by Denver at #6, […]
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control has officially moved out from under the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and into the city’s General Services Department. The transition, part of the city’s fiscal year 2026 budget, took effect July 1, 2025. The move streamlines volunteer onboarding by eliminating the need for CMPD background checks, which often took months. It […]
A new sign has been installed atop the Wells Fargo building in Uptown Charlotte, changing the city’s skyline. Helicopters were used to lift the 14-foot-tall letters to the top of the former Duke Energy tower. The sign will undergo several weeks of testing before being officially turned on. Wells Fargo plans to enhance the building’s […]
Charlotte-based fast food chain Bojangles is reportedly up for sale, with a potential price tag of over $1.5 billion, according to the Wall Street Journal. The chain, known for its chicken and biscuits, was sold to The Jordan Company & Durational Capital Management in 2019 for a fraction of the current estimated value. Sources told […]
A proposed energy bill moving through the North Carolina General Assembly could significantly increase how much residential customers pay for renewable energy purchased by Duke Energy. “That’s a time when the residential class is using a higher percentage of energy because they’re turning up their heat pumps, they’re using more electricity to heat their homes. […]
Whataburger has officially made its North Carolina debut, opening its first restaurant in the Charlotte area on Thursday morning. The new location, at 3415 East Franklin Boulevard in Gastonia, drew large crowds—some customers lined up overnight to be among the first served. The grand opening featured an appearance by Whataburger CEO Debbie Stroud, who helped […]
Meet our Furry Friday Friends of the Week!! We have a BIG special event tomorrow. Steps for Shelter Pets at Pearl Street Park. Mix 1079 and Holly Haze will be out there live and all of the dogs that are featured today are available from Animal Care and Control and will be there!! So this week, […]
A man is facing multiple charges after he slashed the tires of 40 vehicles in the parking lot of a Publix in Ballantyne on Saturday, May 3. Darren Anthony Ransom, 30, was arrested after witnesses reported he had been damaging vehicles for about 20 minutes at the Publix in Ballantyne Town Center. Police finally arrested […]
Meet our Furry Friday Friends of the Week!! Both available through Animal Care & Control in Charlotte. Callahan!! A1241528 He is a neutered 11 month old 62 lb Labrador retriever mix. Dog friendly. House and crate trained. Easy to leash and walk. Fun personality. Still a puppy so doesn’t know his own size(a nice way […]
UNC Charlotte will mark the sixth anniversary of a tragic shooting that claimed the lives of two students and injured four others with a quiet wreath-laying ceremony at the Kennedy Building. The university will honor those impacted by the tragedy  April 30, 2019, as part of its annual Day of Remembrance. A permanent campus memorial […]
