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Sprouts, the Arizona-based grocery chain, will open on 36th Street in NoDa in summer 2025
Sprouts, the Arizona-based grocery chain known for fresh produce and low prices, will open at 36th and Tryon streets in NoDa next year, Avery Hall principal Tarlton Long confirmed to Axios.Why it matters: The new supermarket will fill a need in a changing part of the neighborhood. NoDa is rapidly developing, but it hasn't experienced the kind of grocery store expansion seen in areas like SouthPark and Ballantyne.Between the lines: The new location, expected to open in summer 2025, will be just over 21,000 square feet — roughly one-third the size of a typical new Harris Teeter or Publix. Like...
Charlotte Padel Club doubles in size
Charlotte Padel Club recently added three new courts, doubling the number of padel courts in Mecklenburg County. Why it matters: It's the era of the racquet sport. Pickleball gets much of the attention, but padel — which most players describe as a mix of tennis and squash — is slowly catching up. Catch up quick: Charlotte Padel Club opened about a year and a half ago, co-owner Raquel Correa tells Axios. She and her husband Miguel moved here from Miami five years ago. They opted to build their own padel courts when they couldn't find any around Charlotte.Charlotte Padel Club...
Charlotte Checkers sold to Florida-based group
The Charlotte Checkers majority ownership has been sold to Zawyer Sports + Entertainment, the team announced at a press conference Monday morning.Why it matters: This is the third Charlotte team sold since June 2023, joining the Charlotte Hornets and the Charlotte Knights. State of play: Florida-based Zawyer Sports + Entertainment joined the Checkers' ownership group in February as a minority owner. The group, which also owns Gastonia Baseball, will be the majority owner starting Oct. 1.Checkers CEO Michael Kahn, who brought the team to Charlotte, will remain a minority owner.The Checkers' entire staff will stay in place, Kahn told...
New bottle shop Frenchy's Sip and Shop opens in South End
Frenchy’s Sip and Shop is a new bottle shop and tasting room in South End with more than 700 wine and beer options.Why it matters: Owner Chris Sarette says he wants to make the wine shopping process approachable, both in price and the shopping experience."So far, 70% of the bottles that we've selected for our list are under $30," he said when we interviewed him ahead of the opening. What to expect: Frenchy's has wine from six continents, all from small-batch producers that "are making a couple hundred to several thousand cases a year," Sarette says.The 3,000-square-foot space seats about...
North Carolina leaders respond to assassination attempt of former President Trump
Four summers ago during the pandemic, Charlotte was the scene of modest but tense clashes between protesters and counter-protesters at a slimmed-down 2020 Republican National Convention.Why it matters: The 2024 RNC begins today hundreds of miles away in Milwaukee, and America faces a new level of challenges and fears.Saturday's assassination attempt of former President Trump has ushered in a dark chapter of political violence and redefined a campaign already packed with historic firsts, Axios' Zachary Basu writes.What they're saying locally: "The temperature in our politics is way too high," former Charlotte Mayor and U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx posted. "Are...
21 things to do in Charlotte this week
Hungry for plans to make the work week fly by? Holiday pop-up bars and free art crawls are just a taste of what's happening this week. Monday, July 15⛺️ Enjoy camp-inspired cocktails and treats at Billy Sunday's CAMP pop-up. | Times vary | Free | Details📸 Take a masterclass on growing your Instagram with SkillPop in Camp North End. | 6:30pm | $35 | Details🚀 See "Back to the Future: The Musical" at Belk Theatre. | 7:30pm | Additional showings through Jul. 21. | $35 | Details🐶 Grab a pint, eat pizza, and paint your pet on a tote bag...
Developer makes improvements to Rail Trail
A popular portion of the Rail Trail in South End, between Tremont Avenue and Remount Road, is closing Monday for construction.Why it matters: Of the more than 2,000 people on the Rail Trail daily, many headed to Sycamore Brewing and other South End businesses will have to detour temporarily.Most of the trail will reopen on Thursday, July 18. A small portion in front of Linea, an incoming luxury apartment tower on Hawkins Street, will stay closed through the summer. The project should take eight weeks, a spokesperson for developer Portman Holdings said.Signs will reroute people to the open trail.Between the...
Massive indoor pickleball club coming to North Tryon
The Picklr, an indoor pickleball club with locations across the country, will open on North Tryon Street in late December.Why it matters: The Picklr will be in a redevelopment project that will energize an area just outside of Uptown.State of play: The Picklr will encompass the entire West building at Foundation Supply in the Lockwood neighborhood, which sits between Optimist Park, NoDa and Camp North End. The former business center at 1801 N. Tryon St. has several new tenants, including Inner Peaks, an indoor climbing gym, and The Casey, an event venue.What to expect: The more than 54,000-square-foot space...
Two teens arrested after Charlotte shooting spree
Police arrested two teenagers after a Tuesday morning shooting spree across Charlotte, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police announced Thursday.Why it matters: One person died and three others were injured over the course of 30 minutes in shootings at four separate locations Tuesday. The incidents sparked false rumors online that there was a sniper in Charlotte. Driving the news: CMPD announced during a press conference that they arrested 18-year-old Carlos Roberto-Diaz and an unnamed 16-year-old, Axios' news partners at WBTV report. Roberto-Diaz will appear in court on Friday morning. He's charged with murder, five counts of attempted murder and several other felonies.The 16-year-old whose...
Mid-century modern houses for sale in Charlotte ranging from $499K to $2M
This week's Hot Home roundup features houses for sale in Charlotte with mid-century modern designs. 4828 Gilmore Dr. — $499,000Why we love it: Its large desk is an ideal spot for backyard grilling. Neighborhood: Madison ParkRealtor: Sara Yorke • Corcoran HM PropertiesSpecs: 3 beds, 1.5 baths and 1,067 square feetNotable features: Hardwood floors, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and deck. 4914 Valley Stream Road — $680,000Why we love it: It has a renovated basement with two rooms that can be used as a separate living space. Neighborhood: Madison ParkRealtor: Thomas Elrod and Landon House • Keller Williams...
New Uptown seafood restaurant will import fish weekly from Greece
Sea Grill is the latest restaurant opening this summer in what was formerly the EpiCentre.Why it matters: Queen City Quarter is starting to make a comeback with back-to-back restaurant openings in recent weeks.The family-run restaurant will open steps away from Kitchen + Kocktails and Lottie's Cafe which both opened in June.The vibe: The 9,300 square-foot restaurant seats about 250 people across its two floors. It also has two private dining rooms — one on each floor. "It'll feel like two restaurants operating out of one place," its owners tell Axios.Dig in: Expect a large menu with global influences...
5 changes happening at Counter-
Counter- in Wesley Heights will change its layout and dining format at the end of July. Why it matters: James Beard-nominated chef and owner Sam Hart says these changes will elevate the dishes and overall experience at Counter-. Catch up quick: Counter-'s five-senses dining experience is one-of-a-kind in the city. It's constantly evolving with new tasting-menu themes, like the Titanic, Drive-Thru and Here & Now, to name a few. The restaurant itself is also constantly evolving as part of its 12-year shelf life, self-imposed by Hart. What's next: Counter-'s "Archive" dining room, which showcases past tasting menus in a more...
Young singles are also joining running clubs to find dates.
Running is lapping other sports across fitness trackers, and Gen Z is setting the pace.Why it matters: During a loneliness crisis and remote work era, running is one way to release stress and make new friends.Between the lines: Young singles are also joining running clubs to find dates. Content creator Cindy Sandjo, 29, told The New York Times her followers said these groups "are the new dating apps."Data: Strava; Chart: Axios VisualsBy the numbers: 84% of Strava users tell the fitness tracker company their No. 1 reason for exercising is social connection.Gen Z is 29% more likely than millennials to...
Weekender: 27 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including Copa America
The city is buzzing with the Copa America tournament, but if you didn't snag tickets, or just want to beat the heat, several events are happening indoors if you want to stay cool. Friday, July 12📚 Meet authors, share books and read book excerpts at That's Novel Books' Literary Lounge in Camp North End. | Free | 7pm | Details🪄 Head over to Harry Potter Speakeasy at Great Wagon Road NoDa for themed cocktails and trivia. | Free | 7pm | Details 🤣 Comedian Bigfoot blends whimsy humor with horror improv at Charlotte Comedy Theater. | $15 | 7:30pm |...
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