Charlotte
Easter is this Sunday. If you’re looking for plans for the family, look no further. There are several family-fun Easter events taking place around the Charlotte area. Saturday, April 16 Easter Bunny Express at the N.C. Transportation Museum Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Price: $5.00-14.00 Location: North Carolina Transportation Museum 2nd Annual Optimist […]
While some COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, others are still in place. Charlotte Area Transit System officials reminded riders that masks are still required onboard until May 3rd. The mandate applies to all passengers and is in compliance with federal TSA requirements. Although the county-wide mandate was repealed by the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners effective February […]
A Carowinds ride stalled in mid-air while passengers were on. The Electro-Spin ride was stuck in the air for an undisclosed amount of time. A viral video surfacing on Facebook and Twitter shows the ride malfunctioning. Some people shared the post stating that they would never ride the ride again. Read the full story here.
Good news for students looking to apply for college, colleges are beginning to make SAT and ACT scores optional for applicants. Davidson College has joined the list of colleges by making standardized test scores optional for those applying. The decision was influenced by financial circumstances. Standardized testing can result in applicants paying more money to […]
More Charlotte-Mecklenburg high schools have been added to the list of schools required to have metal detectors. CMS is moving on to Phase II of its plan to increase school safety measures with body scanners. The following high schools are on Phase II’s list: Butler South Mecklenburg West Mecklenburg Myers Park East Mecklenburg  Rocky River […]
Charlotte’s “favorite family fair” is making its way back this week. The Queen Charlotte Fair begins Thursday, April 14, and ends Sunday, April 24. It will take place on Route 29 Pavilion in Concord, NC. Guests can expect their favorite fair foods, thrilling rides, games, and exciting shows. Entry tickets are between $6 and $12. For […]
The Charlotte Douglas International Airport is ranked the fifth busiest airport worldwide and sixth in passenger traffic, according to  Airports Council International (ACI) 2021 preliminary rankings. In 2020, Charlotte Douglas was ranked the sixth busiest airport worldwide for arrivals and departures and 18th in passenger traffic. ACI data for 2021 now marks CLT as the […]
RnB fans, this one is for you! Musiq Soulchild and Kelly Price will be in the Queen City Saturday, April 16. The concert begins at 7 p.m. at QC Sound Stage at QC Soundstage. VIP seating is available for the event. Ticket prices vary. For more information and tickets, visit the QC Sound Stage website.
Charlotte has made another list. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is ranked as the fifth busiest airport worldwide for arrivals and departures, according to 2021 reports from the Airports Council International. In 2020, the airport ranked sixth. The airport had 519,895 arrivals and departures and 43 million passengers last year. Charlotte Douglas is beginning to reach recovery following a […]
One of Charlotte’s very own dancers has made it to the big screen. Charity Holloway can be seen on “Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls” airing on Prime Video. The show follows Lizzo as she searches for full-figured dancers to be a part of her tour.  Holloway is an instructor at NC Dance District in Charlotte […]