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Did anyone get to see the Aurora last night? Send us your photos to charlottefive@charlottefive.com or drop them in a comment below ⬇️, and we might use them for publication.
If you missed them last night, not to worry: There's a chance they will be visible tonight, too. ✨
November 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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🐾 COUGAR PUBERTY — THE PERIMENOPAUSE EDITION: "I just did not feel like myself." One Charlotte woman's symptoms affected going to her favorite places — even their special pub in Plaza Midwood. She knew she would have to advocate for herself.

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‘I just did not feel like myself’: A Charlotte woman’s perimenopause story.
She couldn’t enjoy her favorite pub, movie theater, even wedding planning. It wasn’t stress. It was perimenopause. Her story + what to know.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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⚽️ Check out this Inclusive soccer community for LGBTQ+ players and allies of all skill levels

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Charlotte Pride FC is redefining local soccer. Here, there’s room for everyone
The league has grown more than tenfold in the past couple of years, founder and President Nick Stark said.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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😋 These are our favorite gas station eats in Charlotte. Where are yours?

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My favorite gas station eats in Charlotte include a deli that’s a hidden gem
Fried chicken and potato wedges are fan favorites. But this deli tucked inside a Charlotte gas station serves its food fresh to order.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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🚚 FOOD TRUCK PARK: Belmont native aims to turn downtown lot into family-friendly food truck park.

“This concept gives people a reason to stay local instead of traveling elsewhere for the same kind of experience,” owner Alex Hostetler told C5.
Belmont native aims to turn downtown lot into family-friendly food truck park
“This concept gives people a reason to stay local instead of traveling elsewhere for the same kind of experience,” owner Alex Hostetler said.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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🍖 BBQ NEWS: Owners of local barbecue joint ‘call it quits’ after more than a decade.
This isn’t quite the end for the beloved barbecue business, however.

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Owners of Charlotte barbecue joint ‘call it quits’ after more than a decade
This isn’t quite the end for the beloved barbecue business, however.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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🥩 BELOVED KOREAN BBQ SPOT CLOSING: 704 Korean Barbecue announced it will close this Sunday after four years of serving all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ in South Charlotte.
October 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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🎤 Tonight's Reneé Rapp concert at Spectrum Center has been postponed.

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Reneé Rapp postpones hometown arena concert: ‘I am so sorry and heartbroken’
Via her Instagram Stories, the Charlotte-area native said she was still recovering from an illness that also has affected two other shows.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Feeling... off lately?

Maybe your go-to workout at your favorite Charlotte studio suddenly feels like a marathon. Maybe you're waging a war with the thermostat. Or maybe you're just plain tired, not sleeping well, and feeling unlike yourself.
October 28, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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🏊🏼🚴🏼‍♂️🏃🏼 Can you imagine training for a 2.4-mile river swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run, and then have it all come crashing to an end?

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After crashing out of an Ironman, I got 8 stitches. It will be a cherished scar
The very-gnarly scar that eventually forms on my elbow will always be a reminder of the value of having good friends.
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October 28, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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🎤 Charlotte will be the first stop on pop star Demi Levato's 2026 tour.

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Demi Lovato heads to Charlotte in 2026 with ‘It’s Not That Deep’ tour
Demi Lovato is opening their ‘It’s Not That Deep’ tour with a show at Charlotte’s Spectrum Center.
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October 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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☕️ Drizzly Mondays call for coffee, right? Here are some favorite spots for a sip around Charlotte.

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Bean there, sipped that: A caffeinated tour of the best Charlotte coffee shops
“After three years of living here, I’ve discovered there’s no shortage of great spots, from old favorites to the newer shops popping up around town.”
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October 27, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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‘Time for justice’: Brooks’ closed today for the first day of the trial in the death of Scott Brooks.

“The last almost six years have felt frozen in grief since the death of my twin, Scott,” David Brooks shared, inviting the community to stand with them at the courthouse.
‘Time for justice’: Brooks’ will close on first day of trial in the death of Scott Brooks
“The last almost six years have felt frozen in grief since the death of my twin, Scott,” David Brooks shared, inviting the community to stand with them at the courthouse.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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🍕 Looking for NY-style pizza? A new spot is opening soon in the Charlotte area.

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Fort Mill is getting a new Italian restaurant with familiar tastes of NY pizza
The new spot offering weekly specials is going in near hundreds of homes under construction, away from the bulk of the area’s pizzerias.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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🍔🍟 OPENING DAY: NADC Burger, the cult-favorite Wagyu cheeseburger concept that stands for Not a Damn Chance, is opening its doors Friday at The Alley at Latta Arcade in uptown Charlotte.

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A wide shot of the front counter at a modern burger restaurant. An employee in a black hoodie and beanie is handing a white to-go bag across the dark counter to a customer seated on a red chair. Another customer sits beside them. The background features a large, colorful abstract mural on the wall and a digital menu screen displaying "NADC BURGER." A tight, close-up shot of two hands holding a juicy double cheeseburger. The smashed patties have crispy edges and are covered in melted yellow cheese, dill pickles, and a creamy pinkish sauce that drips down the side, all on a soft, golden bun. A close-up, overhead shot of a brown cardboard container filled with loaded french fries, resting on a dark, slatted wooden table. The fries are generously topped with a melted cheese sauce, finely diced green chiles, and seasoning. Small cups of dipping sauce and a burger are partially visible around the container.
October 23, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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🎬 'Hunting Wives' fans, here's your chance to join in on the filming for Season 2.

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‘The Hunting Wives’ is casting extras in Charlotte for season 2. How to apply
The first season was filmed in the Charlotte area, with spots around Lake Norman doubling for the fictional town of Maple Brook.
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October 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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🔥🐔 MORE HOT CHICKEN: Dave's Hot Chicken is opening a fourth Charlotte-area location this week, hot on the heels of PoppyCox's Optimist Hall opening.

Dave's Hot Chicken's newest restaurant is at 9711 Northlake Ctr. Pkwy., Suite A. It joins shops in Plaza Midwood, University City and Rock Hill.
A close-up, overhead shot of a black tray overflowing with food. The left side is piled high with bright red, crispy fried chicken tenders, while the right side features a stack of several chicken sandwiches on toasted buns, dripping with melted cheese and a creamy orange sauce. A pile of dill pickle slices rests in the center. The tray is held by a tattooed hand over a gray concrete background.
October 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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🗳️ Need a pick-me-up? Browse these adorable pics, then vote for the cutest cats and dogs in our latest poll.

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Meet the cutest cats in the Observer’s contest, then vote for your favorite
The cats with the most votes will be highlighted with a feature story full of adorable photos.
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October 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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🎶 Rush is making a stop in Charlotte on the band's first tour in more than a decade.

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Rush is touring again and added new cities. Charlotte fans should make plans.
Rush will play at Spectrum Center during its newly-announced “Fifty Something” tour. Here’s when to see the show.
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October 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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🥪 What's your favorite Laurel Market sandwich order?

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A quest to bite into some of Charlotte’s best sandwiches led me to Laurel Market
Laurel Market delivers comfort, flavor and community, from its legendary breakfast torta to hearty lunches that keep locals coming back.
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October 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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🥐 A French bakery and a wine shop are on their way to Huntersville.

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Craft beer, croissants and more: New shops arriving soon in downtown Huntersville
The announcement comes amid a push to revitalize the city’s downtown area.
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October 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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🍣 Yugenn is now open in South End Charlotte. Here's what to expect.

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Late-night restaurant to bring sushi, craft cocktails and live DJ sets to Charlotte
The new Japanese eatery in South End is slated to open at the beginning of September.
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October 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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☕️ What makes a local coffee shop stand out? For one, Evan looks for small touches that create a welcoming environment.

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‘Stranger Things,’ safe spaces and sweet sips: Was this Charlotte cafe worth it?
The vibes of this coffee shop were immaculate. Like something you’d find in the Pacific Northwest, but with less rain and more diversity.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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🐶🐱 Is your pet the cutest? Bragging rights are up for grabs in our latest contest.

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Who has the cutest dog, cat in Charlotte? Enter our contest for bragging rights
Think your pet is the cutest in Charlotte? Now’s your chance to prove it.
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October 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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🎮 TATTOO STUDIO MOVES: Glitch Tattoo, a queer-owned tattoo space known for its artistry and inclusive environment, will open at Camp North End in November after outgrowing its Steele Creek location.

📍 1701 N. Graham Street, Suite 113, Charlotte, NC 28206
A close-up shot of a freshly completed black and gray tattoo on a person's skin. The intricate design features the portrait of a fantasy character, possibly an elf, with pointed ears, freckles, and a determined expression. The image includes dark hair styled with an undercut, and a small, raven-like creature is perched on the head. The artist has used fine linework and detailed stippling for shading. A close-up of a large, intricate tattoo on a person's upper arm. The design, rendered primarily in black and gray, features a monstrous, wolf-like figure with sharp, blood-stained teeth accented with red ink. A bandaged arm holds a chain with a detailed locket, also touched with red. The tattoo is freshly completed and rests on a white paper towel. Two smiling tattoo artists stand side-by-side, proudly displaying several colorful, cartoon-themed awards that read "1st Place Winner Videogame." The artist on the left wears a bandana, ear gauges and a black cutoff shirt, while the artist on the right has a mullet and a black t-shirt. Both have tattoos on their arms. They appear to be in a large event space or convention hall.
October 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM