Once, the city was run by a group of civic-minded business leaders who wanted to transform a small city into a national player—and succeeded. But they’ve stepped aside, and the city has become a Babel of atomized and often conflicting interests. Political leaders squabble, and many corporate leaders live elsewhere. What happened?
Charlotte FC’s first season was filled with joy: the national anthem moment at the first home game, the raucous crowds, the jubilation after the Chelsea FC win. But Thursday morning, the club announced news of the death of defender Anton…
A variety of factors keeps the city’s arts scene mired in a self-perpetuating cycle of mediocrity. What will it take to come unstuck?
The waterfront playground in central Georgia evolves for a new generation of golfers, hunters, and foodies
This new annual publication will be polybagged with Charlotte magazine's April issue
Charlotte native, South Meck alumna turned grief into fuel for a pioneering career
What will it take for Charlotte to once again welcome everyone home?
Top spots for fishing, kayaking, hiking, and climbing
It used to fall here at least a few times a year. Brad Panovich explains why that's likely over
Charlotte joins four other cities in a grant program— from a big bank!—to boost diverse small-business owners
Voting takes place Jan. 9 -Feb. 19 this year
From the spontaneous to a more predictable uptown slate
The Peruvian-born, Charlotte-based pro creates custom gowns for socialites, brides, and celebrities around the globe
Our annual list of the best restaurants in and around the city
Each month, we throw a dart at a map and write about where it lands. Here are 12 short stories from this year, from January to December
Last year, Boardroom Socks CEO Nathan James noticed something unusual at the Granite Falls warehouse where his company’s high-end dress socks are manufactured. “I see, kind of in the corner, just a giant pile of our merchandise,” he says. The…
And how this southwest Charlotte neighborhood reflects the city's broader growth
Tongues that wagged and lips that flapped in the splatter zone
Transplants, transformations, transportation, and TikTok
The Magic City has transformed itself from a steel town with a racist past to a revitalized hub for food, culture, and tech
A Charlotte mental health counselor accidentally became a plant influencer—and found community—during the pandemic
From party life to party lines, the longtime Observer reporter and political consultant looks for opportunities to bring Charlotte’s diverse residents together
Our 2022 Charlotteans of the Year set out to make things better, however and wherever they could: the environment, the arts, professional sports, our food scene, our library system. That’s always meant something. But nearly three years after the pandemic’s shock wave, acts of civic purpose mean even more. This city will get bigger, even more complex, at times disorienting. Charlotteans like these show us how to get out of the forest.
What it takes to pull off this regional tradition at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Meet Margo Scurry and a collection amassed over 29 years
From free, family-made efforts to professional experiences
Seven local store owners share their favorite, bestselling, and giftworthiest goods
An adults-only, pre-holiday visit to the Caribbean island less traveled
