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This Charlotte company is making AI robots to do America's toughest jobs
In a quiet industrial park in Charlotte, a small company is building drones and robots to revolutionize the American blue-collar workforce. And soon, those robots will be artificially intelligent.Why it matters: Lucid Bots aims to become a leader in embedding AI into physical devices for a real purpose — creating robots that can take on dangerous work and freeing humans to pursue other meaningful tasks.What they're saying: "You look at other robotics peers that have spent over a billion dollars in a decade to build a robot dog that has no job," founder Andrew Ashur told his 40-plus employees during...
Explore Pineville: A guide on what to do, see, eat and drink in Pineville.
Drive 20 minutes south of Uptown and you'll find Pineville, a flourishing Charlotte suburb named for its abundance of pine trees. Why it matters: Pineville has seen significant growth in recent years, characterized by new greenways and a growing international population.Here are 19 things to check out during your next visit. Stock up on international foods at Super G Mart What to expect: A massive international supermarket with groceries, produce and household items from all over the world, plus an onsite international food hall called Alley 51. Stop by: 10500 Centrum PkwyGo deeper: International food hall Alley 51 opening inside...
An all-day cafe serving hand-crafted toasts and smoothie bowls is now open in South End
Toastique, a gourmet toast and juice bar chain out of Washington D.C., recently opened its first North Carolina location inside the Vantage South End.Why it matters: Charlotte is in its wellness era, and the emphasis on living a healthier lifestyle is evident in our city's food choices as well. Between the lines: This is the second wellness-centric cafe to open in South End this month. Mamaka Bowls, a smoothie bowl cafe from Fayetteville, Arkansas, opened a storefront South End last week.What to expect: Toastique is an all-day health cafe serving hand-crafted toasts, smoothies and smoothie bowls, cold-pressed juices, wellness shots...
Sourdough pizza diner "Gravity Pizza" opening in Camp North End
Gravity Pizza, a pizza diner specializing in sourdough pizzas, will open in Camp North End this fall. Dig in: In addition to traditional pies, the wood-fired pizza will also come in specialty flavors like lemon ricotta, honey-glazed peach, and pepperoni ricotta hot honey, to name a few. They'll also serve sandwiches, salads and dessert. The drink menu will have canned beer, wine, seltzer and cider.Food will range between $10-$16, "with sandwiches and salads on the lower end and specialty pizzas on the higher end," per the press release. Zoom in: You might've tried Gravity Pizza at one of Camp...
Who's rising fast in Charlotte business? Nominate them here
Axios Charlotte Power Players 2024 celebrates local rising leaders — the next generation of founders, executives, influencers and innovators. These are the locals everyone should be watching, and we want your help finding them!Nominate yourself or someone else to be considered a 2024 Power Player. It's easy. Just complete this free survey by August 2.We're looking for Gen Z and millennial professionals (born 1981-2012) who are rising fast in their field, across all local industries.They should live and work primarily in the Charlotte area.Check out our list of Power Players from last year to get an idea of what we're looking for.Go deeper: View photos from the 2023 Power Players party at the Mint Museum.Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Charlotte.
Charlotte-based free mobile library makes books more accessible
Books on the House is a nonprofit book collective making reading accessible to people in the Charlotte-area.Why it matters: "If you want to succeed, you read," executive director Kat Varner tells Axios. Context: Varner co-founded Books on the House with her former mentee, Jesse Brown, in 2023. With a shared value for reading and sustainability, the two came up with the idea for a free bookmobile full of recycled books. What they're saying: "Growing up, I didn't have the opportunity to access books like other kids did or participate in book fairs," Jesse Brown, co-founder and director of outreach...
20 things happening in Charlotte this week, including "The Bachelorette" watch parties
Ferris Bueller once said, "The question isn't 'what are we going to do,' the question is 'what aren't we going to do?' It will be hard to choose with everything going on this week.Monday, July 22🌹 Watch the newest episode of "The Bachelorette" at Streetcar and get half off martinis and wine. | 8pm | Free | Details😂 Show off your best jokes at Triple C's open mic night. | 7:30pm | Free | Details🥘 Find dining deals at over 100 Charlotte restaurants during Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week. | Through Jul. 28 | Prices vary | Details⛺️ Enjoy camp-inspired...
25 best ice cream spots in Charlotte
The Charlotte area is filled with delicious ice cream.Here are 25 places to try, with everything from classic scoops and swirly soft serve to over-the-top trendy treats.Artisen VegelatoThe local gelato shop is co-owned by Manolo’s Latin Bakery owner Manolo Betancur.The gelato is made with coconut milk, making it dairy-free and vegan. Flavors include coffee mocha chips and s’mores, plus seasonal flavors. They also serve sorbet.Bonus: You can also find the gelato at Manolo’s Latin Bakery in east Charlotte.Stop by: Matthews 301 W. John St. Calle SolFlavors like guava Maria, a cream cheese soft serve ice cream topped with guava and Maria cookies, are one of the...
Travelers flying in and out of Charlotte should brace for delays
Flights worldwide have been canceled or delayed Friday, July 19, due to technology outages.Why it matters: Travelers flying in and out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport should brace for delays throughout the day. By the numbers: By 11pm Friday, 958 flights have been delayed at CLT and 198 have been canceled, per FlightAware data.Catch up quick: CrowdStrike, a major cybersecurity company whose customers include some of the world's largest companies, said a faulty software update — not a malicious cyberattack or a nation-state attack — caused the widespread outages, Axios' Sam Sabin reports.What they're saying: "Due to the ongoing global...
30 best restaurants in Charlotte, right now
Charlotte's dining scene is booming. We see it firsthand when reporting about new restaurants opening each week. Why it matters: It can be hard to keep up, let alone sift through every new addition and rank them. That's what this list is — a culmination of the best cuisine Charlotte has to offer. The big picture: In 2023, we reported about 91 new restaurants and bars; this year we're on track to see just as many new additions. Charlotteans love to flock to the shiny and new, often forgetting about the restaurants that laid the foundation for those newer...
Hot homes: 4 houses for sale in Charlotte starting at $310K
These recently listed homes have all colorful spaces, from bright kitchen cabinets to cool-toned painted rooms.6136 Castle Ct. — $310,000Why we love it: It was recently renovated to include modern features to make the home feel like a new build. Neighborhood: Hidden ValleyRealtor: Shivam Patel • Patel Standard RealtySpecs: 3 beds, 1.5 baths and 1,150 square feetNotable features: Sleek countertops, gold hardware, bright blue cabinetry, open floor plan, deck and spacious backyard. 4508 Ivanhoe Pl. — $520,000Why we love it: You can create your own home spa with the indoor sauna in this home.Neighborhood:...
"So simple:" What Charlotte could've been if its '90s transit plans had stuck
If Charlotte's transit plans from the 1990s had gone accordingly, today the city could've had five light rails traveling from Uptown to the suburbs.Why it matters: More than a quarter-century after the ideas were put to paper, and just months from when many were envisioned to be complete, planners are still overhauling designs for the Red Line, Silver Line and other transit projects. Flashback: A 1990s "Regional Sourcebook" identified five potential futures for the city.Of the five, the preferred option mapped out five corridors connecting center city to outlying jurisdictions: Rock Hill, Gastonia, Mooresville, Concord and Monroe.The expectation was...
24 Things to do in Charlotte this weekend
Charlotte's Restaurant Week, AKA Queen's Feast, kicks off this Friday. If you're still hungry for more events around town, we've got you covered. Friday, July 19🍴 Eat a discounted three-course meal at one of 100+ participating local restaurants during Queen's Feast. | $30-$50 | Times vary | Details🎶 Watch live musical performances at Carowinds' Summer Music Fest. | Free with park admission | Times vary | Details🍹 Enjoy a tequila tasting and light bites at Aster Cocktail Lounge. | $20 | 5:30-7pm | Details🎵 Vibe to the Miley Cyrus songs at The Underground's "Hannah Montana" Night. | $89.44 | 9pm...
Yakitori Omakase by Prime Fish is now open at the Arboretum in south Charlotte
A new omakase experience opened in the Arboretum last month.Why it matters: It's the latest venture from the owners behind Prime Fish in Ballantyne and their traditional omakase experience in Providence Park, both of which offer some of the best sushi in town.Context: The new tasting counter, located inside chef and owner Robin Anthony's other restaurant Nusa, is similar to their other omakase "leave it up to the chef" dining experience. But it focuses on yakitori items, which are pieces of protein like chicken, beef or pork on skewers that are grilled over Japanese charcoal.The menu is curated by chef...
South End nightclub Lost & Found closing
After five years in business, Lost & Found will close on Monday, July 22, the nightclub announced on Instagram. It'll reopen as a "neighborhood bar" in September, owner Orlando Botero tells Axios.State of play: The new bar will be more "casual" and "sports-focused," says Botero. He plans to reopen in time for football season.The vibe: The bar will have a feel that's comparable to popular South End bars like Vinyl and Canopy, says Botero.The rebranded bar will have a new name that's yet to be determined. The design of the space will be different, too. The new space will have...
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