There are a lot of things that make this city great – our weather, our distance to the mountains, ocean, lakes, and rivers, our diversity of residents, having big city amenities and a small city feel, but I think our true greatness lies in our patriotism. In my opinion, no other city in this great nation even … [Read more…]
Charlotte, North Carolina, affectionately known as the “Queen City,” is a unique blend of Southern charm and urban sophistication. From historical landmarks to modern skyscrapers and serene natural spots, Charlotte offers something for every traveler. If you’re planning a trip to this Southern gem, here’s a list of must-visit sights. 1. U.S. National Whitewater Center … [Read more…]
Sullenberger Aviation Museum announced today it has begun the process of moving its collection of 40 authentic commercial, civil and military aircraft – including the crown jewel of its collection, the Airbus A320 from US Airways Flight 1549, better known as the “Miracle on the Hudson” – into its 35,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art main exhibit gallery and innovation … [Read more…]
Charlotte’s first tango-inspired event space just opened in Plaza Midwood. Built by Charlotte performing artist Matthew Seneca and former Charlotte Ballet principal dancer Sarah Hayes Harkins, The Long Room was born out of a shared desire to create a place in Charlotte where the arts can flourish, creativity is fostered, and … [Read more…]
The Charlotte metro area has the 10th largest share of adult Gen Z-ers (aged 18-25) living with family members in the U.S. In contrast, Charlotte’s Millennials are increasingly making the shift to independent living – The percentage of Millennials who live with mom and dad here is lower than in most metro areas in the … [Read more…]
Winter made an early appearance last month, with the North Carolina mountains witnessing the first snowfall of the season due to a pronounced upper low. It’s somewhat rare for North Carolina to see snow in the middle of October, but experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) think it could be a sign … [Read more…]
Today is election day across the country. Here in the Carolinas, we have some significant races that will determine the future direction of our cities and towns, especially here in the Charlotte region, with our city and most towns in the area having mayoral and city council races. In the City of Charlotte, we have … [Read more…]
With consumers spending hundreds of dollars on Thanksgiving travel and celebrations each year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Best Places to Go for Thanksgiving in 2023. North Carolina dominated the list, with Raleigh ranking 5th, Greensboro ranking 9th, and Charlotte ranking 19th overall. Thanksgiving in Charlotte (1=Best; … [Read more…]
SouthPark just welcomed the Carolina’s first ever Aritzia boutique, offering an extensive portfolio of exclusive brands, including Wilfred, Babaton, Tna, The Super Puff and Sunday Best. Their new Charlotte boutique has been uniquely conceptualized to be an inspiring space for high-end southern living with timeless patterns against a backdrop of bespoke details … [Read more…]
This Winter, the Charlotte Checkers will make history in the Queen City. have unveiled exciting new details about their inaugural outdoor hockey game, the Queen City Outdoor Classic. In a collaborative effort between the Checkers and the Charlotte Knights, the unique event will become the very first professional outdoor hockey game in Charlotte’s sporting history, … [Read more…]