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Carolina BBQ Festival coming to the QC next week

Carolina BBQ Festival coming to the QC next week The fundraising event will run from Fri, April 5 to Sat, April 6 with proceeds going towards 3 charities. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life)—Next week, residents of Charlotte can look forward to a weekend filled with mouth-watering BBQ, live music, and merchandise while also supporting a good cause. Lewis Donald, the owner of Sweet Lew’s BBQ and founder of the Carolina BBQ

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Charlotte SHOUT! festival 2024
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Charlotte SHOUT! Returns: What’s New in 2024

Charlotte SHOUT! Returns: What’s New in 2024 In Partnership With Charlotte Center City Partners March 18, 2024 Charlotte Mag Content Studio, In Partnership with Charlotte SHOUT! Spring brings not only a renewed energy and vibrancy to Uptown Charlotte but also a sprawling, transformative experience in Charlotte SHOUT!—a 17-day festival that offers a sensory feast around every corner. This year, you’ll find both returning favorites from past years and entirely new

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Charlotte: Temperatures Ramp Up

Charlotte: Temperatures Ramp Up Sunny skies and cooler highs have greeted the Carolinas as we close out the weekend, but temperatures are on the rise as we head into the heart of March. That said, widespread frost and freeze is in the forecast tonight as lows dip near, at, and below the 32° mark. Despite the frigid start, most communities in the Piedmont and Foothills will crack 60° to kick

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"Two Candidates, Political Showdown"
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Charlotte Area Congressmen Set to Faceoff to be Next NC Attorney General

Charlotte Area Congressmen Set to Faceoff to be Next NC Attorney General CHARLOTTE, N.C. – While North Carolina voters headed to the polls to cast a primary ballot, two candidates running for attorney general were tied up in Washington D.C. 14th District Congressman Jeff Jackson won the democratic primary, while 8th District Republican Congressman Dan Bishop didn’t have an opponent and automatically advanced. The two neighboring congressmembers will face off

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Music festival lineup announcement
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Full lineup announced for Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Uptown Charlotte

Full lineup announced for Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Uptown Charlotte CHARLOTTE — Organizers have announced the full artist lineup for the Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Uptown Charlotte. Thirteen artists spanning multiple genres and generations will be joining the previously announced headliners. Headliners and Additional Artists The lineup for the Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Uptown Charlotte is packed with talent across various genres. The headliners include The Avett

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Students partying at university
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UNC Charlotte’s Black Student Union Hosts Kick-off Party to Start the Black History Month Celebrations

UNC Charlotte’s Black Student Union Hosts Kick-off Party to Start the Black History Month Celebrations Charlotte, NC – February 19, 2024 The Black Student Union (BSU) at UNC Charlotte recently hosted a lively Kick-off party on February 1st at the Popp Martin Student Union to mark the beginning of Black History Month celebrations. The event was a collaborative effort with 15 other organizations, including Cheer Nation, Souls Speak, and The

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Lion dance performance in Charlotte
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Charlotte Embraces Lunar New Year Festivities with Lion Dance Performances

Charlotte Welcomes Lunar New Year with Traditional Lion Dance Charlotte, NC: Smoke filled the air, firecrackers erupted, and spectators gathered outside local eateries like Lula Bánh Mì and Bakery in Pineville on Sunday. Crowds came out to usher in the Year of the Dragon with a beloved tradition: the ancient Vietnamese art of lion dancing. Lunar New Year Celebrations Amplify in Charlotte The Lunar New Year, which falls on the

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Mardi Gras themed gumbo cookoff
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Charlotte Prepares for 2024 LSU Carolinas Mardi Gras Gumbo Cookoff Benefitting Local Students’ Education

Charlotte Gears Up for the 2024 LSU Carolinas Mardi Gras Gumbo Cookoff CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Queen City is buzzing with excitement as it prepares for a vibrant celebration of Mardi Gras and the spirit of giving with the aim of aiding local children on their academic path. The 2024 LSU Carolinas Mardi Gras Gumbo Cookoff, an event bringing Gulf Coast culinary traditions to Carolina’s heartland, is set to offer

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