You danced, shouted, celebrated and stayed up later than you planned. Now somebody find the pancakes. Charlotte takes brunch seriously, and Stellar Weekend is a perfectly good reason to gather around a table before the next event. Local tip: Stellar Weekend will be busy. For the popular brunch spots, reservations or an early arrival are […]
Melanie’s Guide to Charlotte: 5 Places to Shop While You’re in Charlotte Got a break between Stellar events? We fully support a little retail ministry. Whether you’re looking for luxury labels, local boutiques or something you probably didn’t know you needed until you saw it, Charlotte gives you options. A few others to check out. […]
Melanie’s Guide to Charlotte: 5 Charlotte Soul Food Spots to Try During Stellar Week Welcome to Charlotte, family – now let’s eat! If you’re coming to the Queen City for Stellar Week, you already know good Gospel music deserves some good food to go with it. Charlotte has plenty of Southern flavor, whether you want […]
A major transition is coming to the Queen City. Mayor Vi Lyles has announced that she will resign as Charlotte mayor effective June 30, ending nearly a decade in the city’s top elected role and more than 30 years of service in city government. Mayor Lyles says the decision is personal – she wants to […]
Charlotte’s own Queen’s Feast Restaurant Week is on the calendar from January 23 through February 1, and it’s one of the city’s best foodie traditions. More than 120 restaurants across the Charlotte region are participating with three-course prix-fixe dinner menus — a perfect way to share a meal with friends, try a new local spot, […]
Today is Veterans Day – a time to honor those who’ve served and sacrificed for our country. And this year, restaurants nationwide are showing their gratitude in delicious ways. At Another Broken Egg Cafe, veterans and active-duty members can enjoy free Patriot French Toast and coffee. Chili’s is offering free entrées from a special Veterans […]
Charlotte residents were invited to attend two upcoming virtual webinars to give feedback on the city’s updated Charlotte Future 2040 Community Area Plans and Revised Policy Maps. According to WBTV, the first webinar was scheduled for Monday, July 14, from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by a second session on Tuesday, July 15, from 11 […]
One person was hospitalized with minor injuries after a stabbing on the UNC Charlotte campus early Saturday morning. According to WCCB, the incident occurred around 4 a.m. in the 9300 block of Robert D. Snyder Road, near the Duke Centennial Hall building and North Tryon Street. Medic officials said the victim was treated for a […]
Red, white, and blue are taking over Charlotte as residents prepare to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks displays lighting up the night sky across the Queen City. With warm weather and patriotic spirit in full swing, fireworks shows are planned throughout the weekend at locations across the region. The celebrations mark the highlight of the […]
Thirty people have been arrested following a federal immigration investigation at a Kings Mountain business, according to WCCB. Homeland Security and ICE agents raided Buckeye Fire Equipment on Wednesday, alleging the company used fraudulent documents to employ undocumented workers. Around 300 people were inside the facility during the operation. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing, […]
Seven people were hospitalized late Friday night after experiencing smoke inhalation on the tarmac at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, according to emergency officials. Medic reported that six of the individuals were crew members and one was a gate agent. According to WCCB, six sustained minor injuries, while one person was seriously hurt. All were transported […]
North Carolina DMV offices are now accepting walk-in customers throughout the day, a shift from the previous policy that required walk-ins to wait until noon. According to WCCB, the Department of Motor Vehicles says the change is designed to keep people cooler during the summer heat and improve the overall customer experience. By allowing walk-ins […]