Our 2025 Charlotteans of the Year have done things spectacular and humble, joyous and serious, caring and daring. Some have been specific and recent, others more general and gradual. All reflect something essential in a city that grows more into…
From our Oct. 15 event at The Mint Museum Uptown
Here’s how Trump Administration cuts will land on Charlotte’s public radio and TV stations
Comics, performances, and a look at the history of the annual Thanksgiving Eve parade
The former Miss Vermont and Miss Sprint Cup created a tool every woman needs in her closet
What it means for Charlotte, and who’s fighting for what’s left
The Humane Society partner knows that loss is loss
When things that should go without saying must be said
The electrical engineer and chief technical officer at AquiSense brought an outsider’s perspective that changed the industry
Focusing on business identity, she helps women expand the spectrum of their brands
She didn’t own a dog until her 40s. She’s not really a tech person. She’s happily married. Who better than Cindy Himmel to develop a dating app for dog lovers?
Including domestic and international options
The mines shut down a half-century ago, but the emeralds remain. In Mitchell County and beyond, North Carolina’s ragtag rockhounds still seek buried treasure
A breakdown of the pivotal one-cent sales tax referendum and what the penny would pay for
More than 400 entries were submitted for our 2025 Pet Photo Contest, including dogs, rabbits, mice, cats, birds, and—yes, even a horse! This year’s winner was photographed by Rusty Williams along the trail at Seven Oaks Nature Preserve.
JJ the boxer was a challenge when I adopted him. I knew how he felt
A snapshot by the numbers
The best things to do and see
Spooky spots to catch a thrill within one hour of Charlotte.
Dogs and breweries have bonded over the years—but the law forces a hard choice for some taprooms
The cockapoo with a mobile bar dispenses drinks for seniors and collects supplies for shelters
Strength, skill, and sisterhood marked Carolina Ascent’s inaugural season
Plus, fan groups for a majority of the league's teams
The self-taught designer crafts custom and ready-to-wear clothing for Charlotte’s fashion elite
A giving circle surprises local nonprofits with unexpected gifts
Celebrate art, culture, food, and more at these autumn festivals in Charlotte
Four major events that have raised the city’s economic profile—and money
Will Pitts long-jumped from medical equipment sales to lead the city’s catalyst for sporting events
