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Black Friday holiday shopping in Charlotte looks different this year amid COVID-19

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Black Friday holiday shopping in Charlotte looks different this year amid COVID-19

Traffic was lighter than in years past as retailers rolled out savings early, and online sales picked up amid the pandemic.

‘We’re pretty uncomfortable.’ Charlotte businesses wary of enforcing tougher mask rules

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‘We’re pretty uncomfortable.’ Charlotte businesses wary of enforcing tougher mask rules

Birkdale Village, among the area’s first mixed-use developments, to get new life

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Birkdale Village, among the area’s first mixed-use developments, to get new life

Shopping local this holiday goes beyond one-day Small Business Saturday in Charlotte

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Shopping local this holiday goes beyond one-day Small Business Saturday in Charlotte

November 24, 2020, 12:44 PM

Take a peek inside the new Charlotte grocery store you’ll never step foot inside

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Take a peek inside the new Charlotte grocery store you’ll never step foot inside

Nearly-empty shelves beg the question: Is Charlotte hoarding toilet paper again?

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Nearly-empty shelves beg the question: Is Charlotte hoarding toilet paper again?

Forget Black Friday. Here’s how to holiday shop at Charlotte malls and stores now

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Forget Black Friday. Here’s how to holiday shop at Charlotte malls and stores now

Charlotte travelers can get Bojangles fix as restaurants open at Love’s Travel Stops

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Charlotte travelers can get Bojangles fix as restaurants open at Love’s Travel Stops

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Lottery ticket worth more than $300,000 sold in NC and winner may be unaware, state says

November 27, 2020, 7:07 AM

NC donor wants millions returned after pro-Trump group drops election fraud cases

83-year-old Charlotte man shot a 69 over 18 holes. Has he figured out golf’s secrets?

Coronavirus live updates: Here’s what to know in North Carolina on Nov. 26

Number of people dying at home during the pandemic spikes in Mecklenburg County

Aldi announces plans for two more Charlotte area stores, with one opening next week

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Aldi announces plans for two more Charlotte area stores, with one opening next week

A park on top of I-277? Here are the proposals to reshape Charlotte’s center city.

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A park on top of I-277? Here are the proposals to reshape Charlotte’s center city.

Charlotte will be at the forefront of testing more Lowe’s programs, CEO says

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Charlotte will be at the forefront of testing more Lowe’s programs, CEO says

Charlotte City Council OK’s 1,000-job industrial site despite environmental concerns

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Charlotte City Council OK’s 1,000-job industrial site despite environmental concerns

Warehouses to get new life as offices in fast-growing area off South Tryon Street

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Warehouses to get new life as offices in fast-growing area off South Tryon Street

November 16, 2020, 2:35 PM

Key section of Dilworth undergoing change following latest development deal

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Key section of Dilworth undergoing change following latest development deal

November 12, 2020, 1:54 PM

Entertainment complex opens in Charlotte with 30 room challenges, food and 12 taps

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Entertainment complex opens in Charlotte with 30 room challenges, food and 12 taps

Charlotte bars, venues recoil. NC extends Phase 3 restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise

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Charlotte bars, venues recoil. NC extends Phase 3 restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise

A food desert for years, this part of Charlotte now has investors pouring in

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A food desert for years, this part of Charlotte now has investors pouring in

Please don’t hug Santa. Malls and stores plan strict new COVID-19 holiday rules

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Please don’t hug Santa. Malls and stores plan strict new COVID-19 holiday rules

Amazon hiring 1,700 in Charlotte area. Other companies looking to fill seasonal jobs.

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Amazon hiring 1,700 in Charlotte area. Other companies looking to fill seasonal jobs.

Illegal gambling on NASCAR races could cost local lodge a liquor license suspension

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Illegal gambling on NASCAR races could cost local lodge a liquor license suspension

November 4, 2020, 10:02 AM

Charlotte unveils 20-year plan for how it wants to grow — its first in 45 years

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Charlotte unveils 20-year plan for how it wants to grow — its first in 45 years

Metropolitan complex sold for $92 million as Ballantyne owner expands in Charlotte

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Metropolitan complex sold for $92 million as Ballantyne owner expands in Charlotte

Gallery: Marshall Park through the years

Gallery: Marshall Park through the years

August 11, 2016, 7:14 PM

Gallery: First Ward Park illuminated for the first time

Gallery: First Ward Park illuminated for the first time

December 8, 2015, 7:58 PM

Gallery: Mint Museum apartment tower construction

Gallery: Mint Museum apartment tower construction

December 5, 2015, 4:37 PM

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