Stories tagged: "Charlotte"

Culture North Carolina native J. Cole in concern in 2015. Cole's Dreamville Festival is one of our favorite ways to see live music again. (Photo by Robb D. Cohen/Invision/AP)
Culture Get Lost in Live Music Again at These 6 North Carolina Spots

Here are the 6 best ways to see live music in NC, combining great music, great sound quality, and great vibes.

Billy Ball Billy Ball May 11, 2023 5:45 pm EDT
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Culture Fascinating Facts about NC’s Most Populated Cities: Krispy Kreme, The Carolina Gold Rush, and a Haunted Bridge

Some of these cities are technically older than the state of North Carolina and others are just barely over 100 years old.

Leah Sherrell Leah Sherrell May 5, 2023 2:15 pm EDT
Culture Camp North End in Charlotte, one of 5 hubs with tons of outdoor dining options this spring. (Shutterstock)
Culture 5 Outdoor Dining Options for North Carolina

Dining in perfect spring weather makes everything better - here’s our list of outdoor dining hubs that will plug you into the community this season. 

Leah Sherrell Leah Sherrell April 5, 2023 12:15 pm EDT
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Government Helps/Hurts Meet Your North Carolina Lawmakers: State Sen. Rachel Hunt of Mecklenburg County

Democrat Rachel Hunt was elected to represent southern Charlotte in the state Senate in November. She is a lawyer who previously served two terms in the state House. She is also an advocate for public education and the environment.

Leah Sherrell Leah Sherrell February 28, 2023 2:02 pm EST
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Environment Biden Administration Funds Cleanup of Five Contaminated Sites in North Carolina

Superfund sites are locations that have been contaminated due to hazardous waste being dumped, left out in the open, or otherwise improperly managed, including in manufacturing facilities, processing plants, landfills, and mining sites.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil February 15, 2023 12:53 pm EST

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Bicyclists in the Tour De Fat bicycle parade in Idaho in 2016. New Belgium Brewing has moved operations into North Carolina. It's one of our picks for best trail-adjacent breweries to hit up in NC. (Shutterstock) Culture 7 North Carolina Towns That Are Perfect for Biking to a Brewery
Chef and TV personality Gordon Ramsay has a Durham chef featured on the latest season of "Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars." (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File) Culture Good News Friday: Gordon Ramsay Taps Durham Chef, and a NC Rescue Dog Lands Big Stage Role
Graphic by Francesca Daly, Photograph courtesy of Crystina Halcyon Abortion ‘More Women Are Going to Die’: NC Women Speak Out Against 12-Week Abortion Ban
FILE - President Joe Biden signs into law S. 2938, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act gun safety bill, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, June 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File) Health Here’s How the Biden Administration Has Tackled The Mental Health Crisis
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Culture 10 Black-Owned Restaurants to Try in Charlotte

To honor Black History Month, we're highlighting Black-owned businesses across North Carolina, starting with a deep dive into the food scene in the state's most populous city.

Leah Sherrell Leah Sherrell February 14, 2023 2:01 pm EST
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Culture 5 Weekend Activities Across North Carolina (Feb. 3-5)

It’s the first weekend in February, and if you’re looking for a fun way to start the month, here are a few things you can check out in Charlotte, Asheville, and elsewhere.

Leah Sherrell Leah Sherrell February 3, 2023 12:58 pm EST