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The Charlotten is Charlotte's most believable fake news outlet

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You may have heard that Axios Charlotte has beef with another Instagram account: The Charlotten. We&#x27;re here to address those rumors.Why it matters: There is no feud. There is, however, a rapidly growing parody account that has amassed more than 25,000 followers since launching in January 2025.<ul><li>The Charlotten is our city&#x27;s version of The Onion.</li></ul>

The evolution of Bank of America Stadium

From site selection in 1989 to what the stadium will look like in 2030, here's a timeline of Bank of America Stadium.

Sports

By 2030, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bank of America Stadium" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/06/03/nfl-stadium-renovations-panthers-bank-of-america-tepper" data-vars-content-id="e78b5e93-6f6a-4540-af79-e5ade529995b" data-vars-headline="The evolution of Bank of America Stadium" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/06/03/nfl-stadium-renovations-panthers-bank-of-america-tepper" target="_self">Bank of America Stadium</a> will have a fresh look. Why it matters: An $800 million renovation will transform the 30-year-old venue, which is among the oldest in the NFL. Tepper Sports &amp; Entertainment&#x27;s deal with the city also keeps its teams — the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC — here through 2045.

Weekender: 30 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including live music and a street market

Events happening Feb. 20-22 include Jurassic Quest, a bridal show, Hornets game, food truck rodeo and indoor skating.

Things to Do

This weekend is filled with family-friendly activities from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Jurassic Quest" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/14/interactive-jurassic-quest-event-comes-to-concord-this-february" data-vars-content-id="7354553f-52b9-4f01-b302-71c83bcd96cc" data-vars-headline="Weekender: 30 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including live music and a street market" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/02/14/interactive-jurassic-quest-event-comes-to-concord-this-february" target="_self">Jurassic Quest</a> to a South End street market.

Ballantyne 2026 event guide: Festivals, concerts and markets

Ballantyne's event calendar is filling up for 2026, with returning festivals, outdoor concerts and even more to experience at The Bowl.

Neighborhoods

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ballantyne&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2021/03/10/guide-to-ballantyne-including-bowl" data-vars-content-id="dbc446dd-d3c0-4760-b827-793745e0f292" data-vars-headline="Ballantyne 2026 event guide: Festivals, concerts and markets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2021/03/10/guide-to-ballantyne-including-bowl" target="_self">Ballantyne&#x27;s</a> event calendar is filling up for 2026, with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="returning festivals" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/03/31/ballantyne-event-guide-2025" data-vars-content-id="dbc446dd-d3c0-4760-b827-793745e0f292" data-vars-headline="Ballantyne 2026 event guide: Festivals, concerts and markets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/03/31/ballantyne-event-guide-2025" target="_self">returning festivals</a>, outdoor concerts and even more to experience at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Bowl" data-vars-click-url="https://thebowlnc.com/?utm_source=2060digital&amp;utm_medium=localseo&amp;utm_campaign=gbp" data-vars-content-id="dbc446dd-d3c0-4760-b827-793745e0f292" data-vars-headline="Ballantyne 2026 event guide: Festivals, concerts and markets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://thebowlnc.com/?utm_source=2060digital&amp;utm_medium=localseo&amp;utm_campaign=gbp" target="_blank">The Bowl</a>.Why it matters: As the area keeps growing, its mix of live music, buzzy dining spots and green space is turning this once-corporate corner of south Charlotte into one of the city&#x27;s go-to hangouts.

The ultimate guide to New Year's Eve 2026 in Charlotte

From chef-curated dinners to themed dance parties, here are 30+ ways to ring in 2026.

2026 is almost here. Whether you&#x27;re booking a chef-curated dinner or dancing your way through a themed party, we&#x27;ve rounded up 30+ ways to celebrate New Year&#x27;s Eve in Charlotte.Editor&#x27;s note: All events will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, unless otherwise noted.

How to spend 12 hours in Asheville: A mini guide for food, art and views

Got a little downtime this holiday season? That's all you need for a quick Asheville day trip.

If the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="holiday rush" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/11/26/charlotte-december-events-guide-2025" data-vars-content-id="5137221c-fc35-48b6-a0ee-2effa346d83e" data-vars-headline="How to spend 12 hours in Asheville: A mini guide for food, art and views" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/11/26/charlotte-december-events-guide-2025" target="_self">holiday rush</a> comes with a pocket of downtime, that&#x27;s all you need for a quick day trip to Asheville.Why it matters: After Hurricane Helene, many Asheville businesses <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="have reopened" data-vars-click-url="https://www.exploreasheville.com/travel-information-asheville-area-post-hurricane-helene" data-vars-content-id="5137221c-fc35-48b6-a0ee-2effa346d83e" data-vars-headline="How to spend 12 hours in Asheville: A mini guide for food, art and views" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.exploreasheville.com/travel-information-asheville-area-post-hurricane-helene" target="_blank">have reopened</a>, but plenty are still recovering, and even small boosts in tourism help.Context: I drove up on a recent Saturday to go leaf-peeping and found that, even with just 12 hours, you can pack in plenty of eating, shopping and exploring.

The 16 best holiday lights around Charlotte in 2025

Discover Charlotte's best holiday lights, from Speedway Christmas to magical neighborhood setups.

Put on your matching Christmas pajamas, pour some hot cocoa and hop in your cars. These are the 16 must-see <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="holiday" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/11/20/17-festive-things-to-do-in-charlotte-this-holiday-season-238857" data-vars-content-id="18c36e48-5f78-4013-91c8-7359bf8aae68" data-vars-headline="The 16 best holiday lights around Charlotte in 2025" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2023/11/20/17-festive-things-to-do-in-charlotte-this-holiday-season-238857" target="_self">holiday</a> light displays in and around Charlotte.

12 best Christmas tree farms from Charlotte to the Blue Ridge Mountains

Where to find the best Christmas trees, from Charlotte to the N.C. mountains.

The hunt for this year&#x27;s Christmas tree is on, and as the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="nation&#x27;s second-largest producer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/12/11/nc-top-christmas-tree-producer" data-vars-content-id="0a39f002-641b-43ea-920d-15afc5b247cf" data-vars-headline="12 best Christmas tree farms from Charlotte to the Blue Ridge Mountains" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/12/11/nc-top-christmas-tree-producer" target="_self">nation&#x27;s second-largest producer</a>, North Carolina is one of the best places to find one. Why it matters: The majority of the state&#x27;s evergreens are grown in western North Carolina, where farms are recovering and rebuilding after the devastation of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hurricane Helene" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/10/27/estimating-helene-s-damage" data-vars-content-id="0a39f002-641b-43ea-920d-15afc5b247cf" data-vars-headline="12 best Christmas tree farms from Charlotte to the Blue Ridge Mountains" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/10/27/estimating-helene-s-damage" target="_self">Hurricane Helene</a> last year. <ul><li>This season, you can help support them by visiting a local tree lot or making the trip to pick one out in the mountains.</li></ul>

Breakaway Carolina 2025 expected to draw "biggest crowds yet." What to know before you go

The EDM festival will bring heavy hitters like John Summit and Kaytranada to Concord Sept. 26-27.

Music

Breakaway Carolina <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="returns" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/09/24/guide-to-breakaway-carolina-fall-2024" data-vars-content-id="cd2c4b0b-055f-492c-8f81-a023737172af" data-vars-headline="Breakaway Carolina 2025 expected to draw &quot;biggest crowds yet.&quot; What to know before you go" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/09/24/guide-to-breakaway-carolina-fall-2024" target="_self">returns</a> to zMAX Dragway in Concord Sept. 26–27, headlined by electronic music stars John Summit, Eli Brown, Kaytranada and Louis the Child. Why it matters: Now in its ninth year, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Breakaway" data-vars-click-url="https://www.breakawayfestival.com/festival/carolina-2025" data-vars-content-id="cd2c4b0b-055f-492c-8f81-a023737172af" data-vars-headline="Breakaway Carolina 2025 expected to draw &quot;biggest crowds yet.&quot; What to know before you go" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.breakawayfestival.com/festival/carolina-2025" target="_blank">Breakaway</a> has become Charlotte&#x27;s signature EDM festival, and this year&#x27;s lineup is on pace to draw record crowds and potentially, a sold-out festival, says president Jarrod Fucci.

12 Charlotte-area pumpkin patches to visit this fall

Find this year's jack-o-lantern at these nearby pumpkin patches.

Hello, pumpkin season. Here are 12 pumpkin patches to check out around the Charlotte area.

The 14 best LGBTQ+ bars, spaces and gatherings in Charlotte

Show your pride at these local LGBTQ+ spaces and events.

Happy Pride month. Here are 14 LGBTQ+ bars, spaces and gatherings to check out in Charlotte.Why it matters: As we celebrate our LGBTQ+ community this month, we want to highlight the places where Pride is celebrated year-round.

A weekend guide to North Carolina's Crystal Coast

Wild horses, tiki cruises and pristine beaches. It's all waiting in this 85-mile stretch of North Carolina coastline.

Travel

North Carolina&#x27;s Crystal Coast is well within road trip range for most North Carolinians, sitting just under three hours from Raleigh and five from Charlotte.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Beach season is upon us" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/05/24/best-beaches-north-carolina-guide-travel-tourism" data-vars-content-id="c248ca82-28ae-4a07-bdae-f7ed62ff48b6" data-vars-headline="A weekend guide to North Carolina&#x27;s Crystal Coast" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/05/24/best-beaches-north-carolina-guide-travel-tourism" target="_self">Beach season is upon us</a>. Use this guide to the Crystal Coast to plan your next getaway.

Your ultimate guide to Lovin' Life Music Fest 2025

The Charlotte music festival returns May 2-4 to Uptown's First Ward Park.

Lovin&#x27; Life Music Festival returns to Uptown Charlotte May 2–4.Why it matters: The Charlotte music festival sold out in its inaugural year and brought over <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="$32 million to the local economy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/02/07/lovin-life-music-festival-2024-economic-impact" data-vars-content-id="2e3c1306-ec6d-4f8b-a66f-795b5a55f7b0" data-vars-headline="Your ultimate guide to Lovin&#x27; Life Music Fest 2025" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/02/07/lovin-life-music-festival-2024-economic-impact" target="_self">$32 million to the local economy</a>.Planning to go? We&#x27;ve rounded up everything you need to know, from set times and ticket prices to what to pack and where to eat.

The HYROX hype has hit Charlotte. Here's where to train for a race

The global fitness race is expected to see over 500,00 participants in 2025.

Health

Charlotte is hungry for HYROX — the popular global <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fitness" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/health" data-vars-content-id="1607f5bb-3562-4c09-831a-3392a6b901df" data-vars-headline="The HYROX hype has hit Charlotte. Here&#x27;s where to train for a race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/health" target="_self">fitness</a> race combining <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="running" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/07/11/charlotte-run-clubs" data-vars-content-id="1607f5bb-3562-4c09-831a-3392a6b901df" data-vars-headline="The HYROX hype has hit Charlotte. Here&#x27;s where to train for a race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/07/11/charlotte-run-clubs" target="_self">running</a> with functional exercises.Why it matters: Numerous local gyms are partnering with the HYROX brand to host official training events and workouts for Charlotteans looking to train for a race.

Guides

The ultimate guide to New Year's Eve 2026 in Charlotte

How to spend 12 hours in Asheville: A mini guide for food, art and views

The 16 best holiday lights around Charlotte in 2025

12 best Christmas tree farms from Charlotte to the Blue Ridge Mountains

Breakaway Carolina 2025 expected to draw "biggest crowds yet." What to know before you go