The Temple's Edge opened in early August in downtown Matthews combining two very geek-friendly hobbies — craft beer and tabletop gaming, Axios contributor Ben Jarrell writes.

Why it matters: It’s cooler than ever to be a geek. There's an overarching movement for people to be comfortable showing their true selves and a place like The Temple's Edge embraces that ethos.

The big picture: The Temple’s Edge ownership believes that enough people live in our community who like to drink good beer and surround themselves with vintage Star Wars and G.I. Joe action figures while playing tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons.

• Location: 189 N. Trade Street in Matthews.
• Hours: Monday 3-9pm, Tuesday-Wednesday 2-9pm, Thursday-Friday 12-9pm, Saturday 9-9pm and Sunday 12-8pm.
• There's a grand opening planned for Saturday, September 10, per WSOC.

Full story: New game and beer venue proves it’s cool to be a geek

NoDa Company Canteen opens in Camp North End today, Axios' Alexis Clinton writes.

Context: Co-founders Scott Lindsley and Joey Hewell opened NoDa Company Canteen as a pop-up in 2018, now it's a bigger, more permanent location, with indoor and outdoor seating.

• The space has an industrial and tropical vibe, with murals painted by Hewell.

Details: The menu includes local beers, wine, sangrias and frozen drinks.

• Location: Camp North End's Boileryard at 1824 Statesville Ave.
• Hours: Wednesday and Thursday 12-9pm, Friday 12-10pm, Saturday 11-10pm and Sunday 11-8pm.

Full story: NoDa Company Canteen expands to a new tropical brick-and -mortar location in Camp North End

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Charlotte's first seltzery is teaming up with local coffee shop Queen City Grounds to open its second taproom.

Driving the news: The combo space, called The Landing at Fourth Ward, opens today inside the existing Queen City Grounds coffee shop in Uptown.

Details: The Queen City Grounds side of the existing space didn't change much. But you'll notice a new bar and fridges for grab-and-go beverages on the left side of the space, where the Summit Seltzery bar lives.

• Location:  644 N. Church St.
• Hours: Mondays 7-3pm, Tuesday-Friday 7-10pm, Saturdays 8-11pm and Sunday 8-8pm.

Full story... Now open: Summit Seltzer expands into new Uptown outpost with Queen City Grounds

Bank of America recently announced “zero down payment” loans for first-time homebuyers in predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods who meet certain income requirements, Axios’ Emily Peck writes.

Why it matters: If the programs proliferate, “then they do have the ability to actually make a meaningful dent in the homeownership gap,” Urban Institute research assistant Liam Reynolds, who co-wrote a piece about these types of programs earlier this year, shared with Axios.

Details: Instead of potential buyers fronting money for a down payment, BofA is offering grants up to $10,000 for Charlotteans who qualify to put down on a home, Axios' Bri Crane explains.

• This means buyers aren’t financing the entire cost of the home, and they get “immediate equity in the home,” a spokesperson told Axios.

Full story: Bank of America’s “zero-down mortgage” aims to help Black and Hispanic homebuyers in Charlotte

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This three-bed, two-bath in Windsor Park is listed for $399,000, Alexis writes.

Details: At 1,643 square feet, the home has an open floor plan, walk-in closet and large backyard.

• Contact realtor Lauren Lowery if you're interested.

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📆 Check out what’s going around Charlotte.

• Oktoberfest Celebration at Divine Barel Brewing tomorrow: Expect an Oktoberfest beer release, traditional games with prizes, one liter stein release, a costume contest, giant beer pong, food, music and more. Free.
• Bogey Bar Crawl in South End on September 17: Get your golf attire and crawl around South End as you celebrate the Presidents Cup coming to Charlotte. It's not mandatory to dress up, but there will be prizes for best dressed including gift cards, Halloween Pub Crawl tickets, and tickets to the Presidents Cup. $5.
• Best of Charlotte Bridal Show at Pleasant Grove Farm on September 18: This event features unique wedding vendors, interactive experiences, food, and drinks. Grab your bride or groom, family and friends and bring them along to meet our carefully curated selection of vendors. $0-$40.
• Power Afterhours at Ballantyne’s Backyard every Thursday evening: Sweat off the day at outdoor fitness classes. The after-work fitness series will focus on approachable high-intensity exercises led by local instructors. Power Afterhours is open to the public and SweatNET members. $15.

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Football is back in the Carolinas and we’ll be cheering for the Panthers to make the playoffs for the first time since 2017, Axios' Maxwell Millington writes.

Driving the news: The first home game is this Sunday, September 11 at 1pm against the Cleveland Browns.

What's happening: Max put together a handy dandy gameday guide that includes key home games, where to get tickets, how to get to games and where to pregame.

• Pro tip: Bookmark it and keep it handy for the rest of the season.

Full gameday guide: Where to tailgate, park and more