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Country music star cancels shows after heartbreaking news
NASHVILLE, Tennessee -- Country musician Lauran Alaina is canceling upcoming shows after her father’s recent death. The musician announced her father’s passing on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday. “We lost my daddy last night, and I really don’t have words yet,” she said in her post....
Showmars Location to Close in Charlotte
According to WSOC, Showmars has confirmed that it will not renew its lease at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center on E. Fourth Street. While a specific closing date has not been announced, the City of Charlotte reports that the lease has expired and a request for proposals to find a new tenant is currently underway. Details about which restaurants have applied for the space have not been disclosed.
Avelo Airlines to Expand Service at Concord Airport
On Wednesday, Avelo Airlines announced it will expand its network at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport this fall. Located just minutes from Charlotte, this expansion offers a convenient travel option for Queen City residents. According to WBTV, the expansion includes six new nonstop routes, marking Avelo’s largest network growth to date. Each...
Foreigner and Styx Rock the Queen City
Renegades & Juke Box Heroes Tour Lights Up Charlotte. Classic rock fans packed the house at PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte for an evening of rock and roll as the Renegades and Juke Box Heroes Tour came to town. The tour features two of my all-time favorite bands Styx and Foreigner co-headlining and alternating spots each evening along with the legendary John Waite opening up the show.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to buy new passenger boarding bridges at Charlotte airport
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A $27 million grant will be used to buy new passenger boarding bridges at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Earlier this year, Buttigieg visited Charlotte to announce a nearly $1 billion investment into America's airports nationwide. The investment, which will be distributed to 114 airports nationwide, will "modernize air travel and improve the passenger experience."
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