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20 things to do this week in Charlotte, like visit a Halloween-themed bar
We might still be waiting for "Sweater Weather," but there are plenty of ways to embrace autumn this week, like a spooky speakeasy, Oktoberfests and more. Monday, Oct. 7šØ Create your own watercolor galaxy project with SkillPop. | 6:30pm | $42 | Detailsšø Sip spooky cocktails at BackStage Lounge's Halloween pop-up "Haunted." | 5pm-midnight (daily through Nov. 2). | Free to attend | Detailsšš» Take a free Latin dance class at The Royal Tot, and try one of their Halloween-themed cocktails or mocktails while you're there. | 9-11pm | Free | Detailsš Join Charlotte's Girls Pint Out, a national craft...
Duke Energy sounds nuclear sirens Wednesday as part of routine testing
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ā Outdoor warning sirens will be tested on Wed., Nov. 9 at the Catawba and McGuire nuclear stations in the Charlotte area, Duke Energy announced. Unlike other routine tests, this particular test is the once-annual test that lasts for a full three minutes. Otherwise, quarterly tests are...
In Charlotte, VP Harris praises NC rescuers and helpers
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Charlotte on Saturday for briefings from local officials and a tour of areas damaged by Hurricane Helene. Flanked by Governor Roy Cooper, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, Harris said the federal, state and local response to the stormās devastation are an example of effective coordination.
CATS to host final fall public meetings on Red Line commuter rail
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ā Charlotte transit leaders are expected to hear from taxpayers about the Red Line commuter rail that would connect Uptown to Lake Norman. The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) has held several public meetings since Sept. 30 to present the updated design and answer questions from residents. The final two meetings are set for Tuesday and Thursday, Oct. 10, in Huntersville. Both meetings will be streamed on the CATS YouTube channel for those who can't attend.
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