This holiday season, transportation data insights provider INRIX predicts that drivers will face the worst traffic delays on the weekends before Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The holidays themselves are expected to have minimal congestion, but drivers in Boston, New York City, Seattle, and Washington, DC could see double the typical delays. Nationwide, travel […]
Flight 1722, departing from LaGuardia to Charlotte, was forced to make an emergency landing at Kennedy Airport due to a reported bird strike. The plane landed safely with no injuries to the 190 passengers and six crew members on board. The incident highlights the increasing number of bird strikes in the U.S., with the FAA […]
Charlotte has a plethora of events happening in and around town for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC will have their annual Holiday Tree Lighting Festival on Tuesday November 26th from 6p-8pm. https://www.bankofamericastadium.com/treelighting The 78th annual Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 27, in Uptown at 5:45pm. https://www.novanthealththanksgivingparade.com/ […]
Regional gas station chain Sheetz is offering a promotion where it is reducing the cost of its unleaded 88 by 40 cents a gallon at 505 locations before Thanksgiving. The promotion started on Tuesday and will run through the end of November. This deal comes as gas prices are averaging under $3 a gallon across […]
Charlotte has moved up on the annual list of the nation’s top places to retire, landing at No. 9 on U.S News & World Report’s 2025 ranking of the “Best Places to Retire” in the U.S. The list covers the nation’s 150 largest cities, with Charlotte making a significant jump from No. 75 on last […]
Taylor Swift is unlikely to spend Thanksgiving with boyfriend Travis Kelce’s family, according to his mom, Donna. Donna Kelce mentioned that Swift is busy with her tour and unlikely to attend the Kelce family’s celebration. While appearing on the Today show, Donna Kelce said, “She’s kind of busy right now. She still has her tour […]
A new study from the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance reveals that Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s population growth remains strong, with an average of 117 new residents moving to the region every day. This surge in population is one of the highest in the past 15 years, putting Charlotte in line with cities like Atlanta and ahead of Raleigh […]
12-year-old Olive Gordon from Charlotte, North Carolina, has broken records by selling over 12,801 boxes of Girl Scout cookies. With a sharp sales pitch and strategic locations, she surpassed both council and state records. Gordon, who aims to become a Supreme Court justice, credits her success to asking everyone and choosing high-traffic areas for sales. […]
A true crime movie starring Channing Tatum will be filmed in Charlotte this fall and locals are needed as extras. Filming is set to begin in October and continue into December. The movie “The Roofman” is based on the true story of a rooftop robber named Jeffrey Manchester. According to IMDB, The feature is based […]
Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, will headline the Gold Over America Tour at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte on Oct. 9. The show will feature Biles and other cast members showcasing their athleticism and championship journeys through high-energy choreography. The performance will convey an inspirational message of hope, strength, resilience, and […]
Aerosmith has announced that Steven Tyler’s voice was permanently damaged by a vocal cord injury, leading to the band’s decision to retire from touring. The iconic band behind hits like “Dream On” and “Walk This Way” has canceled remaining tour dates and provided an update on Tyler’s condition. Tyler injured his vocal cords last year […]
Charlotte City Council has approved a partnership with Tepper Sports & Entertainment to renovate Bank of America Stadium. The vote was 7-3 with council members voting in favor. With a price tag of $650 Million, Tepper Sports & Entertainment owner, David Tepper, expressed gratitude for the collaboration and support from city officials and fans. A […]