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Popular vintage and consignment shop Thrift Pony relocating to Camp North End
Thrift Pony, a growing local thrift and consignment business, is expanding and relocating to Camp North End this fall.What to expect: The new 2,700-square-foot space will sell more of the "fun and trendy secondhand and vintage clothing, shoes and accessories" available at the shop's current Plaza Midwood location, according to owner Helen Moffitt.It'll also have a separate entrance for consignment appointments for those wishing to sell their gently used clothing."Right now, our consignment appointments are booked out a month in advance," Moffitt tells Axios, adding that she hopes the new space will allow her to add more. Photo: Meredith RidenhourCatch...
Charlotte City Council approves $650M for Panthers stadium renovations
Charlotte City Council approved $650 million to modernize Bank of America Stadium.Why it matters: The deal between the local government and Tepper Sports & Entertainment locks the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC into a 20-year agreement to stay in Charlotte.Plus, the 1996 stadium revamp is anticipated to attract more large-scale events to the city.Driving the news: Monday night, city council voted on the terms of the contract. It'll use revenue from hospitality and tourism taxes as the funding source.During the meeting, business leaders continued to voice an outpouring of support for this project. Former Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart also...
40 best indoor activities when it’s miserable outside in Charlotte
Whether it’s too hot, cold or rainy, this is the guide for you.Here's a list of 40 things to do inside in Charlotte to escape the elements, listed in no particular order.Grab your pickleball paddlesCheck out Charlotte’s new indoor/outdoor pickleball bar, restaurant and cafe, Rally, located in LoSo.Court reservations can be made for up to twelve players and for up to two hours. Equipment is included. Go deeper: Pickleball restaurant and bar with 8 courts opens in LoSo Rally’s indoor courts. Photo: Ashley Mahoney/AxiosGo to the Museum of IllusionsUptown's Museum of Illusions includes more than 60 interactive exhibits that play different...
Weekday Planner: 20 things happening this week in Charlotte including Cole Swindell in concert
Hello, outdoor concert season. This week, big-name artists like country singer Cole Swindell and alternative rock icon Alanis Morissette are dropping into town, alongside several other live music events across the city.Monday, June 24😂 Take the stage to test your comedic wit at Triple C's heckle open mic night. | 7:30pm | Free | Details📺 Think you know Schitt's Creek? Prove it with trivia at Monarch Market. | 6pm | Free | Details🥊 Push, punch and dance your way through a push-day kickboxing class at Gritbox South End. | 5:30pm | Free | Details🧘♀️ Join MOVE Wellness Project for an...
The 10 best public golf courses around Charlotte, ranked
There are more than 45 public and semi-private golf courses within an hour's drive of Charlotte. Chris Beeman has played them all and collected other golfers' reviews for the past two decades.Beeman lives in south Charlotte and runs The B-Man's Guide to Golf, a site he founded in 2002 "for the golfer, by the golfer."He also plans and hosts group golf trips to the best golf resorts in the world for TripCaddie.com.He is a member at The Club at Longview in Waxhaw and plays on TheGrint Tour, a PGA-style amateur golf tour.You can follow Chris on Instagram, Twitter (X) and...
The Mallard Creek alumna is competing in the US Track and Field Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon
The path to a second Olympics hasn't been easy for Gabbi Cunningham.Driving the news: The Mallard Creek and NC State alumna is competing in the US Track and Field Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon, which begin June 21.Cunningham will compete in the 100m hurdles — the event she ran at the Tokyo Games in 2021.What they're saying: The 26-year-old told Axios her challenges include multiple injuries, coaching changes and finding income while she trains for Paris."We don't get paid for the Olympics. A lot of athletes I know have to work jobs and try to train at the same time."Zoom...
Charlotte will soon be home to a new HQ as Cedar Fair and Six Flags merge
Charlotte will soon be home to another corporate headquarters as Ohio-based Cedar Fair and Texas-based Six Flags merge and relocate the combined company here.Why it matters: A growing list of prominent corporate headquarters bolsters Charlotte's standing as a major business city, one that employers want to be in because of its workforce, cost of living, climate and other factors.The deal creates one of the world's largest amusement park operators at a time when the industry still struggles to recover from a pandemic-induced slump.Driving the news: The merger of Cedar Fair, which owns and operates Carowinds here, and Six Flags is...
Charlotte will soon be home to a new HQ as Cedar Fair and Six Flags merge
Charlotte will soon be home to another corporate headquarters as Ohio-based Cedar Fair and Texas-based Six Flags merge and relocate the combined company here.Why it matters: A growing list of prominent corporate headquarters bolsters Charlotte's standing as a major business city, one that employers want to be in because of its workforce, cost of living, climate and other factors.The deal creates one of the world's largest amusement park operators at a time when the industry still struggles to recover from a pandemic-induced slump.Driving the news: The merger of Cedar Fair, which owns and operates Carowinds here, and Six Flags is...
Hot homes: 4 houses for sale in Charlotte starting at $325K
These recently listed properties range from a cozy starter home to a fully furnished modern duplex with a pool. 7226 Dorn Cir. — $325,000Why we love it: This snug starter home has a spacious backyard for furry family members and kids to run around.Neighborhood: Idlewild SouthRealtor: Jonathan Diianni • COMPASSSpecs: 3 beds, 2 baths and 936 square feetNotable features: vinyl floors, fireplace, sleek kitchen cabinets and a large backyard. Photos courtesy of Next Door6234 Ashcrest Dr. — $590,000Why we love it: The large open kitchen could easily be the focal point of this ranch home for...
The hottest temperatures of the year are expected to hit Charlotte this weekend
This weekend will be the hottest of the year in Charlotte. Heat index values, or what the outside temperature feels like to the human body, are expected to reach the triple digits, according to WBTV.Why it matters: It's the first dangerous heat wave of the year, and it is coming earlier than usual, Axios' Andrew Freedman writes.This heat wave is also unusual in its long duration, and the fact that it is affecting areas unaccustomed to extreme heat, from the Midwest and Ohio Valley to the Northeast.The high temperatures also bring heightened risks for the very young and elderly and...
17 BFF date ideas to get you out of your brunch funk
If you're looking for creative social things to do around Charlotte, here are 17 activities in the area that are better shared with a bestie.Get some retail therapyTake your shopping partner out for a day of supporting local businesses. Whether you're looking for sportswear or vintage clothing, there are plenty of shops to find your next 'fit.Go deeper: 15 of Charlotte’s best secondhand stores Locker Room in NoDa. Photo: Alexis Clinton/AxiosSpend a day with exotic animals at Darby Safari Take your friend to have personal encounters with various exotic animals — including a capuchin monkey, lemurs and baby otters...
How to spend 48 hours in Charlotte with Birdsong co-owner Tara Goulet
Your tour guide: Tara Goulet, co-owner of Birdsong Brewing Company.Tara and her husband Chris opened Birdsong as a neighborhood brewery in 2011. Over the years, the 30-barrel brewhouse/taproom has become a go-to for unfiltered, American-style ale on North Davidson.Tara, one of the women paving the way in Charlotte's male-dominated craft brewing business, chatted with us recently about places she loves in Charlotte.Next time you're in the neighborhood: Stop in for a pint of Pink Robots. A portion of the proceeds go to the Wade Family Fund, which benefits the family of Wooden Robot co-owner Dan Wade, who passed away in...
29 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including a Durag Festival
Keep the Juneteenth and Pride month celebrations going by adding several other festivities, including a Durag Festival and drag brunch, to your calendar this weekend. Friday, June 21💃 Watch an immersive cabaret experience with singers, dances and musicians with the "The Velvet Underground Show" at Lenny Boy Brewing Co. | $69-$115 | 8pm | Details🤣 Laugh at jokes from a lineup of comedians who will share their hilarious stories through PowerPoint at Protagonist. | Free | 7pm | Details🐶 Let your pup splash around with their besties Skiptown's summer pool party. | $10-$15 per pup. Humans are free. | 11am...
Plaza Midwood slowly turns into an open-container neighborhood
Plaza Midwood businesses say the neighborhood's social district is gradually growing with about 3,000 cups either sold or on bar shelves since the program's launch four months ago.Why it matters: The social district rollout seems to have quickly squashed any fears Central Avenue would turn into Bourbon Street, but it also hasn't proven to be a huge boost for businesses as promised — at least not yet.Yes, but: Plaza Midwood Merchants Association intentionally kept the launch low-key to meet the demand for cups."We're very happy with the foundation that's been laid," the association's executive director Jason Michel tells Axios.Catch up...
Plaza Midwood slowly turns into an open-container neighborhood
Plaza Midwood businesses say the neighborhood's social district is gradually growing with about 3,000 cups either sold or on bar shelves since the program's launch four months ago.Why it matters: The social district rollout seems to have quickly squashed any fears Central Avenue would turn into Bourbon Street, but it also hasn't proven to be a huge boost for businesses as promised — at least not yet.Yes, but: Plaza Midwood Merchants Association intentionally kept the launch low-key to meet the demand for cups."We're very happy with the foundation that's been laid," the association's executive director Jason Michel tells Axios.Catch up...
175 housing units coming to Elizabeth's booming 7th Street after controversial rezoning
Charlotte city leaders OK'd a highly debated development that will introduce more dense housing between the burgeoning East 7th Street corridor and Elizabeth's quiet residential community.Why it matters: The development demonstrates the ongoing division in Elizabeth. Neighbors are split over how to preserve the area's history while embracing its inevitable future as an expansion of center city.Flashback: Last month, Charlotte City Council voted to defer the rezoning necessary for this project. Some members worried the maximum height of 78 feet would set a precedent for taller buildings. Plus, city staff had recommended denial.But city staff has since changed its position...
Zara will open at SouthPark mall in 2026, marking the popular retailer's first store in NC
Zara will open at SouthPark mall in 2026, the mall confirmed Monday. This will be the popular retailer's first store in North Carolina.Why it matters: Zara, a trendy Spanish clothing chain, has a feverish following. Fans for years have been clamoring for a local store.The nearest location to Charlotte is in Atlanta.Zoom in: The SouthPark location will be next to Belk and Fink's Jewelers, in the space formerly occupied by Gap and J.Crew.The big picture: The local expansion is part of the retailer's larger plan to open or revamp 30 stores in the U.S., according to Insider.Óscar García Maceiras, CEO of Zara's parent company Inditex, had indicated last year the new U.S. stores would open in 2025, Axios reported.Zara, a fast-fashion retailer, is known for its low-cost men's, women's and kid's clothing.What they're saying: "Charlotteans have long awaited the arrival of Zara, and the buzz surrounding its opening at SouthPark mall is palpable," said Holly Roberson Van Cleave, director of marketing and business development at SouthPark, said in a statement.Sign up for Axios Charlotte for free.
Zara will open at SouthPark mall in 2026, marking the popular retailer's first store in NC
Zara will open at SouthPark mall in 2026, the mall confirmed Monday. This will be the popular retailer's first store in North Carolina.Why it matters: Zara, a trendy Spanish clothing chain, has a feverish following. Fans for years have been clamoring for a local store.The nearest location to Charlotte is in Atlanta.Zoom in: The SouthPark location will be next to Belk and Fink's Jewelers, in the space formerly occupied by Gap and J.Crew.The big picture: The local expansion is part of the retailer's larger plan to open or revamp 30 stores in the U.S., according to Insider.Óscar García Maceiras, CEO of Zara's parent company Inditex, had indicated last year the new U.S. stores would open in 2025, Axios reported.Zara, a fast-fashion retailer, is known for its low-cost men's, women's and kid's clothing.What they're saying: "Charlotteans have long awaited the arrival of Zara, and the buzz surrounding its opening at SouthPark mall is palpable," said Holly Roberson Van Cleave, director of marketing and business development at SouthPark, said in a statement.Sign up for Axios Charlotte for free.
Historic Charlotte LGBTQ+ bar The Scorpio will reopen inside a former South End nightclub
The Scorpio, one the oldest LGBTQ+ bars in Charlotte, will soon have a new home inside the former nightclub-turned-event space RSVP South End at 225 Fairwood Ave.Why it matters: The transition marks a new chapter — and collaboration — for two local businesses. Starting July 1, The Scorpio will take over ownership and management at RSVP South End.Context: The Scorpio closed its original Freedom Drive location in October 2023 after operating there for 55 years, reads its closing statement on Instagram.RSVP opened in South End in early 2023 as a multi-level nightclub with distinct atmospheres on each floor. In May,...
Welcome the first week of summer with these 20 things happening in Charlotte
It's the first week of summer, and we've got plenty of ways to have fun in the sun — and beat the heat — in Charlotte. Monday, June 17🏃 Run with Mad Miles Run Club at Bank of America Stadium followed by a workout celebration with music from a DJ. | Free | 6pm | Details🎤 Perform your original music at The Evening Muse's open mic night. | 7pm (doors) | $5 | Details🏳️🌈 Play Pride month drag trivia at Monarch Market in Uptown. | 6pm | Free | Details🦪 Hand over your "shell" phone while you dine to get...
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