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Labor Day weekend marks one of the busiest travel times of the year, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is preparing for heavy traffic. Airport officials expect more than 856,000 passengers to pass through between Thursday, Aug. 28, and Tuesday, Sept. 2. The total is down 6.6% from last year but nearly the same as […]
The former Duke Energy headquarters on South Church Street is set to undergo a $250 million transformation into Brooklyn & Church, a luxury mixed-use development poised to bring new life to uptown Charlotte. The project marks the city’s first office-to-mixed-use conversion, a significant shift as nearly a quarter of Charlotte’s office space remains vacant. Expected […]
Netflix’s The Hunting Wives has fans buzzing, not just for its drama, but for its familiar Charlotte scenery. The series, which has held a spot in Netflix’s Top 10 for two straight weeks, was filmed throughout the Queen City and nearby Lake Norman. Based on May Cobb’s 2021 novel, the show stars Brittany Snow (Pitch […]
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 […]
Summers in North Carolina can be surprisingly intense. While the state is known for its changing seasons and long summer, once July and August roll around, the southern heat and humidity take center stage.
North Carolina drivers with expired standard licenses now have extra time before needing to renew, thanks to a new state law. Senate Bill 391, signed by Gov. Josh Stein, went into effect July 1 and places a moratorium on Class-C license expirations through Dec. 31, 2027. The law applies only to licenses that expire on […]
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 […]
Heavy rain from the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal led to significant flooding across central North Carolina, forcing more than 60 people from their homes and prompting over 50 water rescues, officials said Monday. Floodwaters poured into apartments, shopping centers, and parking lots throughout the Chapel Hill area. The Chapel Hill Fire Department, along with […]
Fireworks Are Hard On Pets, Consider Them This 4th Of July With 4th of July around the corner, it’s important for pet parents to understand and be prepared for some of the most common summertime safety risks, including fireworks and summer heat for their animals. According to the Humane Society of the United States, animal […]
North Carolina is home to five ice cream parlors that have been ranked among the nation’s best by review website Yelp. The top-ranking shop in the state is located in Durham and offers unique Latin-inspired desserts like banana pudding ice cream and churro sundaes. Other notable ice cream shops in North Carolina include Beaches N […]
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 […]
