Sacred Spaces: Five Places of Worship in Charlotte
Congregations of all faiths across Charlotte have one thing in common: neighbors helping neighbors. See what faith in action looks like for each of these communities
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Charlotte Sports Roundup: July 2019
CHARLOTTE'S SPORTS WORLD faced great loss in July (so long, Kemba; RIP Catman), but also the prospect of a substantial gain (MLS?). Here’s a roundup of a few of the biggest stories in the last few weeks: Bye-bye, Kemba. Hello, Rozier?:…
A Night Out In … Myers Park
The latest entry in our date night series
What’s It Like to Drink a 166-Ounce Moscow Mule?
Our writer and a friend take on one of Charlotte's most massive drinks (over several hours)
Life Lessons: WBTV’s Kristen Miranda
Viewer favorite on Morning Break rebounds with a new show—and a fierce commitment to be true to herself
GALLERY: Scenes from House of Soccer at Romare Bearden Park
Fans take their shot at a header competition at the House Of Soccer event. Rapinoe holds up a bobblehead of her likeness. Rapinoe works with players in the ICC Legacy Project, the International Champions Cup initiative focused on enriching communities,…
To Council Members Who Voted For RNC: Any Regrets?
A year ago this week, the Charlotte City Council voted to accept the RNC 2020 bid. After Greenville, we ask those who voted ‘yes’: Any second thoughts?
First Look: Pinhouse, a Self-Serve Taproom with Duckpin Bowling
Hoppin’ owners open their new concept on July 27 in Plaza Midwood
As Optimist Park's Massive Food Hall Opens, Residents Brace for More Change
ON NORTH DAVIDSON STREET, Birdsong Brewing pours pints of IPAs for four dollars. A half-mile north, millennials sip on housemade sodas at Abari, a hip bar arcade. In between, an eviction notice hangs on the door of a one-story, pale…
CBD for Pets? Max & Lola Bodega Owner Holly Rodriguez Explains
CBD for Pets? Max & Lola Bodega Owner Holly Rodriguez Explains
CMS Board Suspends Superintendent Wilcox
The CMS board announced after closed-door meetings Friday and today that it has suspended Superintendent Clayton Wilcox.
Troutman Chair Company Keeps Front-Porch Tradition Alive
FURNITURE MANUFACTURING, once a leading industry and cultural mainstay in North Carolina, is becoming a lost craft. Since 1990, 60 percent of the state’s furniture-making jobs have left for factories in Asia, drawn to their lower material and labor costs.…
Giving a Sequel a Shot: A Visit to the New AMC Park Terrace on Park Road
The indie theater went mainstream, adding a new scene to a familiar plot
Relax. No One Wants to Ban Houses.
Charlotte’s exploring a possible ban of single-family zoning, not single-family homes. Some folks have trouble grasping that.
Waterbean Coffee, F45 Training, and Vintage Nail Bar Coming to Montford Park
NOVEL Montford Park, the mixed-use community that opened to residents in April, has announced its first three retail tenants. Waterbean Coffee, F45 Training, and Vintage Nail Bar will open in late 2019 and early 2020. NOVEL Montford Park will be…
Editor's Note (July 2019): Doctor Alexa
The smart-ass robots in our homes
Along the Way: What Will the Next 4,503 Days Bring?
Thoughts on a life transition after 12 years in the same driver’s seat
Charlotte Teens Take to the Concrete Over Climate Change
They skip school, loiter, and yell—all for a good cause
Inside Discovery Place's Collection of the Old, Weird, and Wonderful
And meet the woman who holds the keys to this scientific trove
Where to Watch the 2019 World Cup Final in Charlotte
The United States women's national soccer team has once again made it into the World Cup final, and the big game arrives on Sunday (July 7) at 11 a.m. For those who like to root for the home team with a…
Q&A: Denise Watts, the Exiting Leader of Project LIFT
She leaves CMS after eight years and mixed results
For Some Charlotteans, Kemba Walker—Not the Hornets—Was the Draw
Catching up with the player’s close friends mentioned in his goodbye letter
Tom Hanchett Becomes Library’s First ‘Historian-In-Residence’
The Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room at the main Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library is a prized archival collection that isn’t well-known by the public. The library hopes Tom Hanchett can change that.
Brad Panovich Explains Why Charlotte Feels Like a Sauna in July
July is when dew points spike, hair frizzes, and you perspire. The weatherman explains how and why
Where to See Fourth of July Fireworks in Charlotte: 2019
Charlotte Symphony’s Celebrate America July 3 This yearly Independence Day celebration lands on July 3 this time around, with the performance at 8:15 p.m. at Symphony Park in SouthPark. Expect the classics: "God Bless America," an Armed Forces medley, and a…
Medical Wears Start-Up UNYQ Finds East Coast Home in Charlotte
A global maker of orthopedic devices chose Charlotte over the more established Research Triangle for its regional headquarters. Can it start a med tech movement as it straightens spines?
Canvas Tattoo Talks Business of Body Art
NoDa spot opened in 2017
PHOTOS: Scenes Around Charlotte (June 2019)
5 posts on our Instagram account that have people talking
