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Retailers and bars across the Carolinas have pulled Sycamore beer from their shelves, coolers and taps after the brewery's co-founder was arrested and charged with statutory rape of a child and breaking into a Stanly County home.
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Sycamore beer yanked from taps and stores across the Carolinas
The brewery is losing support after its co-founder was charged with child rape and burglary.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/12/12/sycamore-beer-pulled-carolinas-after-cofounder-arrest
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Charlotte is among U.S. cities included in the U.S. Soccer Federation's bid to host the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup.
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Charlotte in the running to host 2031 Women's World Cup
Charlotte could host 2031 Women's World Cup.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/11/28/charlotte-2031-womens-world-cup-host-bid-fifa-bank-of-america-stadium
15 days ago
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๐๏ธ The date has been set โ Charlotte will host the 2026 MLS All-Star game on July 29 at Bank of America Stadium. Charlotte was awarded the game over the summer. Story from July:
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Charlotte expected to host the 2026 MLS All-Star Game
MLS commissioner Don Garber is expected to announce Charlotte as the 2026 MLS All-Star Game host.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/07/15/mls-all-star-game-2026-bank-of-america-stadium
23 days ago
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Parents are navigating how to talk to their children about U.S. Border Patrol agents in Charlotte.
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Parents navigate how to discuss immigration crackdown with kids
A surge in absences at CMS this week reflects growing fear among families amid the federal enforcement effort.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/11/20/immigration-crackdown-student-absence-rate-charlotte-schools
23 days ago
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Simon Property Group, the owner of SouthPark Mall, has acquired Phillips Place, according to a Tuesday announcement from the real estate investment trust.
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Owner of SouthPark Mall acquires Phillips Place
The luxe shopping center joins Simon's growing retail portfolio in Charlotte.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/11/18/simon-charlotte-phillips-place-southpark-shopping
25 days ago
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When asked about President Donald Trump's domestic policies, Charlotte-area pastors often cite Matthew 25:35-40, a Biblical parable that calls for Christians to care for the less fortunate.
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Charlotte faith leaders push back on Trump's immigration agenda
"Read Matthew 25" โ Charlotte faith leaders weigh in on President Trump's policies.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/11/17/charlotte-faith-leaders-push-back-on-trumps-immigration-agenda
27 days ago
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I wrote about the stomach clenching reality of work now -- where rolling layoffs are the norm and no one feels secure in their job. Happy Monday!
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It's a rolling layoff world
These silent layoffs are now just a part of doing business.
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โ๏ธ Avelo will add flights from Concord to Chicago and Nashville in February.
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How to get cheap flights out of Concord-Padgett Regional Airport
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport is roughly 30 minutes from Uptown Charlotte.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/03/11/concord-nc-airport-guide
about 1 month ago
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โ๏ธ "While there are currently no major impacts to airport operations, travelers should anticipate possible delays and cancellations," per a CLT statement. โ There have been 41 cancellations at CLT today as of 9:45am and 26 delays, per FlightAware.
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Flight reductions hit Charlotte airport amid government shutdown
Charlotte Douglas International Airport will be one of 40 airports impacted by impending flight reductions across the U.S.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/11/06/flight-reductions-coming-to-charlotte-airport-amid-government-shutdown
about 1 month ago
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Kay Carter has been the Second Harvest of Metrolina CEO for more than 20 years. She has led the organization through the Great Recession, the pandemic, Hurricane Helene and now frozen SNAP funding. "It's a disaster of a different kind," she says.
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A "disaster of a different kind" โ food banks work to meet rising demand amid SNAP suspension
Second Harvest of Metrolina pushes to meet rising demand during delayed SNAP benefits.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/11/05/charlotte-snap-benefits-delay-food-bank-shortage
about 1 month ago
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๐ Nationally ranked college basketball teams will descend on Charlotte over the next week with the inaugural Dick Vitale Invitational and the returning Ally Tipoff.
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Bigโtime college hoops come to Charlotte in November
Duke vs. Texas and USC vs. N.C.โฏState highlight a major week of college basketball at Spectrum Center โ and millions in visitor dollars.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/31/high-profile-college-basketball-teams-return-to-charlotte
about 1 month ago
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Mecklenburg County is rolling out $740,000 in emergency food assistance to support county residents who depend on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
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Mecklenburg County launches emergency food relief amid SNAP delay
With November SNAP benefits delayed for roughly 138,500 residents in Mecklenburg County, local officials are deploying $740,000 in emergency food support.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/11/03/snap-food-aid-mecklenburg-county
about 1 month ago
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Bank of America Stadium could host multiple major events in 2031 outside of its regular programing: ๐ Men's Rugby World Cup โฝ๏ธ FIFA Women's World Cup ๐๏ธ Charlotte is one of 27 cities officially bidding to host the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
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Charlotte among 27 cities courting 2031 Rugby World Cup
Charlotte officially enters 2031 Rugby World Cup host race.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/31/charlotte-2031-rugby-world-cup-bid
about 1 month ago
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๐บ Big Ben Pub will close its Elizabeth on Nov. 2, but owner Neel Gandhi tells Axios he's looking for a new home for the longtime pub.
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Big Ben Pub is closing its doors in Elizabeth
The longtime British pub will close Nov. 2, but the owner says it's not leaving Charlotte for good.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/30/big-ben-pub-closing-charlotte-elizabeth-november-2025
about 1 month ago
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Charlotte FC's biggest summer signing is its fifth highest-paid player, according to Major League Soccer Players Association's latest salary guide. The club signed English defender Harry Toffolo on Aug. 5.
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Charlotte FC's highest-paid players in 2025
Charlotte FC has five players making at least $1 million, according to Major League Soccer Players Association's latest salary guide.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/29/charlotte-fc-highest-paid-players-2025
about 2 months ago
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๐ก Don't expect homes in Charlotte to become more affordable.
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Housing is still unaffordable in Charlotte, despite a supply gain
Charlotte's new housing supply isn't easing affordability pressures for buyers or renters.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/29/charlotte-housing-affordability-2025-report-supply
about 2 months ago
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MLS playoffs are underway, and it's time to see if teams got what they paid for this season.
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Messi makes more than MLS' best regular season team
The Inter Miami star's salary is higher than Philadelphia Union's entire roster โ and they finished first during the regular season.
https://www.axios.com/2025/10/29/mls-salaries-lionel-messi-inter-miami-2025-players-compensation
about 2 months ago
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When Charlotte FC general manager Zoran Krneta came to Charlotte from London more than five years ago, he stepped into a city with years of soccer history but no Major League Soccer team to rally around.
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Charlotte FC rewrote the city's soccer narrative
A passionate 30K+ average crowd and three straight playoff berths show how Charlotte has embraced its team.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/24/charlotte-fc-fans-mls-playoffs-2025
about 2 months ago
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๐ช Eastland Park, a $12.35 million 4.5-acre park, is the latest layer to break ground at Eastland Yards. Next up: a sports complex.
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East Charlotte's longโawaited sports complex finally kicks off in 2026
Eastland Park has broken ground. Up next: A sports complex.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/23/east-charlottes-longawaited-sports-complex-finally-kicks-off-in-2026
about 2 months ago
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Keep an eye on Kon Knueppel's rookie season with the Charlotte Hornets.
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Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel shares favorite Durham food spots
Kon Knueppel's favorite Durham dish? A spicy surprise.
https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/10/22/kon-knueppel-durham-restaurants-hornets-nba-rookie
about 2 months ago
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๐ Before the Charlotte Hornets tip off the regular season in the recently renovated Spectrum Center tonight, I caught up with Brandon Miller about what he does off the court. Start your engines.
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BrandonโฏMiller shifts gears off the court with his car collection
Before tipโoff at Spectrum Center, Miller opens up about his Dodge, a Lamborghini and his love of cars.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/21/charlotte-hornets-brandon-miller-cars-passion
about 2 months ago
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๐ฝ๏ธ You may have seen some Hollywood heavyweights โ from actors to directors and producers โ dining at your favorite Charlotte restaurants over the last year.
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Where the "Roofman" team ate while filming in Charlotte
See which local restaurants made the cut for Hollywood stars filming "Roofman" in Charlotte.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/17/charlotte-roofman-filming-locations-celebrity-restaurant-picks
about 2 months ago
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๐ Spectrum Centerโs capacity is now 19,444. ๐ค The Uptown reopens this weekend with a Billie Eilish concert after closing in April for its second round of renovations.
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See inside: Spectrum Center reopens this weekend after a $245M upgrade
The Uptown arena reopens with new bars and more seats after a $245M facelift.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/17/charlotte-spectrum-center-reopens-renovation-hornets-concert-tickets
about 2 months ago
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return to the ice tonight for their home opener. ๐น For organist Greazy Keyz, it's another opportunity to help fans make memories, because "every game is someone's first game."
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How Greazy Keyz sets the vibe at Charlotte Checkers games
From Taylor Swift to The Beatles, Greazy Keyz's live sets match the fans' energy in real time.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/15/greazy-keyz-charlotte-checkers-organist-live-game-music
about 2 months ago
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Mike Hill is out as the Charlotte 49ers athletic director effective immediately.
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Charlotte 49ers AD Mike Hill out as program pivots
Charlotte 49ers seek fresh direction in athletics.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/16/charlotte-49ers-athletic-director-mike-hill-out
about 2 months ago
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Charlotte Douglas International Airport is one of several U.S. airports refusing to show a video of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming the government shutdown and resulting travel delays on congressional Democrats.
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Charlotte airport won't show Kristi Noem government shutdown video
Charlotte Douglas International Airport won't show Kristi Noem government shutdown video at TSA checkpoints.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/14/government-shutdown-kristi-noem-video-tsa-charlotte-airport
2 months ago
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๐ You'll see more local food options at Spectrum Center this season through a new initiative called the 704 Kitchen near the new Baseline Bar by section 108. Local restaurants will rotate here each month starting with Viva Chicken.
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Spectrum Center upgrades bring local eats to Charlotte Hornets fans
Nearly half of the arena's concessions have changed since last season.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/13/charlotte-hornets-spectrum-center-food-upgrades-2025
2 months ago
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โพ๏ธ Truist Field hosts everything from minor league baseball games to college games and club college hockey games, plus movies, yoga, a pumpkin patch and a holiday market called Light the Knights. ๐In 2026, the Uptown ballpark will host Banana Ball.
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Banana Ball is coming back to Charlotte in 2026
Fans can catch the Firefighters and Texas Tailgaters in a three-game Banana Ball series at Truist Field next June.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/09/banana-ball-charlotte-truist-field-2026-firefighters-texas-tailgaters
2 months ago
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๐ Charlotte Crown owners were in town to reveal the team's name and head coach today, but they also talked about plans for a 90,000-square-foot facility for the team, plus a roughly 100,000-square-foot facility for the Charlotte Checkers. They own both.
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Women's pro basketball returns to Charlotte with the Crown
Charlotte Crown tips off in 2026.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/09/charlotte-crown-womens-basketball-upshot-league-team
2 months ago
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๐ฑWhen Bryan Kaplan moved to the Charlotte area from Washington, D.C., four years ago, he ran into a problem many transplants experience โ how do you make friends in a new city?" He created VRV Athletics, which uses sports to help people connect.
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VRV Athletics helps Charlotte adults find friends through sports
VRV Athletics uses sports to turn awkward hellos into lasting friendships in Charlotte.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/09/charlotte-sports-friendship-app-vrv-athletics-loneliness
2 months ago
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Charlie Sifford had what Johnny Harris described as a "little edge to him, meaning he could beat you to death if he wanted to gamble for a $1 ... Charlie Sifford was somebody who looked at you, cared about you, but he also loved to beat you."
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Charlotte native and golf icon will be honored with a new statue
Truist Championship will help fund statue of Charlie Sifford on the Trail of History
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/08/charlotte-native-and-golf-icon-will-be-honored-with-a-new-statue
2 months ago
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๐ฆ The Truist Championship will bring familiar faces to Quail Hollow Club in 2026, featuring some of the best golfers in the world, as well as Charlotte businesses โ 704 Shop and Two Scoops Creamery.
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Scoop: Charlotte businesses tee up partnerships for 2026 Truist Championship
Local favorites like 704 Shop and Two Scoops Creamery will shine at Quail Hollow during the PGA Tour stop.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/08/charlotte-local-businesses-pga-tour-truist-championship-quail-hollow
2 months ago
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A new music venue is planned for Uptown at Bank of America Stadium.
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New indoor Uptown music venue planned at Bank of America Stadium
Tepper Sports & Entertainment plans a 4,400-seat concert and event space next to Bank of America Stadium.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/06/uptown-charlotte-music-venue-bank-of-america-stadium-tepper-sports
2 months ago
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โณ๏ธ Now it's time for one of Charlotte's favorite springtime events to reintroduce itself, while capitalizing on the lingering excitement coming off the PGA Championship.
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Charlotte's annual PGA Tour event is getting a luxury refresh
The Truist Championship will offer high-end, accessible experiences at Quail Hollow Club in 2026.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/06/truist-championship-charlotte-golf-hospitality-pga-tour-quail-hollow
2 months ago
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๐ฐ Hear ye! Hear ye! 'Tis renaissance festival season.
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5 takeaways from the Carolina Renaissance Festival in Huntersville
The Carolina Renaissance Festival is every Saturday and Sunday Oct. 5 through Nov. 24 from 9:30am until 5:30pm.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/10/26/carolina-renaissance-festival-takeaways-22807
2 months ago
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American Airlines will add flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) for the Super Bowl in February.
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Charlotte gets direct flights for Super Bowl weekend
American will add CLT flights to San Jose, just miles from Levi's Stadium, for the big game.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/10/01/charlotte-super-bowl-flights-american-airlines-san-jose
2 months ago
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Recent films and television shows have shot in Charlotte, using the city as east Texas, West Virginia and Daytona Beach. But in "Roofman," Charlotte gets to finally be itself.
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"Roofman" is the most Charlotte movie ever
Channing Tatum brings Charlotte story home in new film "Roofman."
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/09/25/charlotte-roofman-movie-filming-locations-channing-tatum
3 months ago
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The Charlotte Hornets have named Judi Health, formerly Capital Rx, as their new jersey patch sponsor. Judi Health plans to expand to Charlotte.
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Hornets score new jersey patch sponsor in Judi Health
The team's new $3.25 billion partner plans to expand its Charlotte presence โ and a jersey patch increases brand awareness.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/09/24/charlotte-hornets-jersey-sponsor-judi-health-new-era
3 months ago
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Muhsin Muhammad II spent 14 years playing in the NFL, 11 of which were with the Carolina Panthers. Today he's a playing on a different field โ private equity.
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From Panthers to private equity: Muhammad's firm expands
Axum Capital aims to back healthy food and beverage brands.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/09/24/charlotte-athlete-investors-wellness-private-equity
3 months ago
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The Honeywell Innovation Hub will break ground soon. It will be complete in the next two to three years.
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3 months ago
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A timeline of the Charlotte airport's $608M Terminal Lobby Expansion: ๐
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A timeline of Charlotte Douglas International Airport's $608M Terminal Lobby Expansion project
The $608M terminal project is nearly complete after 5+ years of around-the-clock construction.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/09/22/charlotte-airport-terminal-expansion-complete-destination-clt
3 months ago
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๐ฅ If you've watched the trailer for "Christy," a new boxer biopic starring Sydney Sweeney, you probably recognized a few locations, including Bojangles Coliseum.
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Charlotte filming locations in the new boxer biopic "Christy" starring Sydney Sweeney
From Bojangles Coliseum to dive bars, "Christy" transformed Charlotte into a movie set.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/09/19/sydney-sweeney-christy-charlotte-film-locations
3 months ago
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๐บ Distro Beer Hub, a new beer hall, opens in South End today.
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See inside: New beer hall opens in South End beer with four N.C. breweries
Distro Beer Hub, a new beer hall, opens in South End on Sept. 17.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/09/17/south-end-charlotte-distro-beer-hub-nc-breweries
3 months ago
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โฐ๏ธ Mount Mitchell State Park has reopened for the first time since Hurricane Helene.
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Mount Mitchell State Park reopens
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/09/16/mount-mitchell-state-park-reopens
3 months ago
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๐ Charlotte high schools produced 14 players on week one NFL rosters, according to the league. That's up from 10 players last season and puts Charlotte fifth in the nation for players who went to a Charlotte high school on week one rosters.
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Charlotte high schools rank top 5 for most NFL players on kickoff weekend rosters
From Drake Maye to Jordan Davis, Charlotte schools are building serious NFL clout.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/09/15/charlotte-nfl-high-school-players-2025-roster-rankings
3 months ago
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Yes, Saturday brings Messi hype, but more importantly, Charlotte FC could clinch a playoff spot and tie the league record for consecutive regular-season wins โ nine.
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Messi madness sells out Charlotte FC vs. Inter Miami matchup Uptown
Charlotte FC could clinch a playoff spot and tie the league record for consecutive regular-season wins โ nine.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/09/11/messi-charlotte-fc-clinch-playoffs-win-streak
3 months ago
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Charlotte 49ers football is "growing significantly, and that's a requirement to compete at this level," AD Mike Hill says.
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Revenue rises for Charlotte 49ers football
Charlotte's athletics budget has increased from roughly $29 million when Hill arrived in 2018 to approximately $49 million, he told Axios in an August interview.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/09/03/charlotte-49ers-football-revenue-tickets
3 months ago
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๐ซ Major changes are coming to North Meck and South Meck.
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North and South Meck high schools to get major upgrades
CMS will rebuild both schools with new academic buildings and athletic facilities by 2029.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/08/18/charlotte-high-school-construction-bond-projects-2025
3 months ago
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๐ Epic Padel will open in Charlotte this month with five outdoor courts.
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Epic Padel launches in Charlotte with 5 courts
Epic Padel brings five outdoor padel courts to north Charlotte, tapping into a fast-growing sport.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/08/26/charlotte-padel-courts-epic-padel-opening-north-carolina
3 months ago
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While I was climbing mountains in Iceland: ๐ The Charlotte 49ers broke ground on expanding Jerry Richardson Stadium:
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Charlotte invests in football identity with $70M stadium project
A $70M stadium expansion will make room for growing Charlotte 49ers football fan base.
https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/08/27/jerry-richardson-stadium-groundbreaking-construction-football-49ers
3 months ago
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