Vol. 8, Issue 2: As Digital Noir turns 10, we talk to DJ Spider about the Charlotte Dark Scene. Plus, preserving a historic Black church cemetery in Grier Heights, SNAP in schools, Black Charlotte at Carolina Theatre, Neek Tea Co.’s relaunch, food pantries in CLT & more.

Tons of happy campers in the QC today! We highlight hundreds of winners in Charlotte’s arts, entertainment, music, food & drink, community work, city life, retail and nightlife scenes separated by readers’ and critics’ picks in our 7th annual Best in the Nest issue. Pick one up!

With early voting starting tomorrow, our Election Guide dives into the Charlotte City Council and CMS Board of Ed races. Plus, it takes two to tango at The Long Room, Heidi Sidelinker’s music draws on lived experience, The Improper Pig moves into Plaza Midwood, a local murder exploited and more.

Volume 7, Issue 22: Harvey Cummings and the Mo’ Betta Thursdays crew jazzed up Confluence ‘25. Plus, everything you need to know about the transit tax vote, Charlotte’s skate scene gets the spotlight, La Lima introduces the city’s best sandwich, Room Service arrives on time and more.

The 2025 Fall Guide features 100+ ways to get creative this autumn. Plus: a tribute to HNin Nie, Charlotte’s Off-Broadway goes 3-in-1, Deore crafts new album while Heather Victoria drops one, Fork & Hammer follows Tonidandel-Brown, Union County’s hidden religious community & more.

Vol. 7, Issue 20: As Petra’s marks 18 years, we look back on what makes it such a special venue and how it’s helped shape Plaza Midwood. Plus, the impacts of HB 318, Kirsten Stolle’s activist art, building community at Pasquales’ Farm, a visit to McHale’s and more.

Vol 7, Issue 19: Kids who turned 13 in 2020 are entering college. Many say they still feel stunted by the impacts and trauma of the pandemic. Plus, CLT1 Film Fest unites the silos of the local film scene, Te’Jani heats up w/ ‘Life of the Party,’ a skeptical take on NC’s No.1 business ranking & more.

The best way to beat the heat is to get the hell outta dodge, so how about joining us at Camp Queen City to celebrate our annual Best in the Nest awards? It's less of a real camp, more of a metaphorical mess hall of everything we love about CLT. We'll bring the bug juice, you bring the nominations.

Calling all campers! 📣 Pack your bug spray because Camp Queen City starts August 1 🏕️

We're celebrating this year's Best in the Nest by making the best of this Wet Hot Charlotte Summer, so gather 'round the campfire with us at qcnerve.com to nominate every person, place, or thing you love about CLT.

Music Issue 2025 is out today with features on: Adrian Crutchfield, Weekend Friend, Gauxstman, OB Swank, Ettore Buzzini, Jon Lindsay, Krystle Baller, the Camp Spectacles music festival on Lake Wylie and more. Pick one up today!

Our ’25 Summer Guide features 250+ events to get you through hot season. Plus, Charlotte Pride FC builds community, La Becky Roe helps families thrive despite autism, DOMii curates inclusive house music spaces, Carolina Farm Trust turns 10, Two Buck opens in Oakhurst and more.

Vol. 7, Issue 13: The community pushes back as ICE escalates actions in Charlotte. Plus, Miss Mia Mac spreads her poetic wings, former rapper Catt Daddy delves into Southern soul, a culinary couple utilize their catering company to launch a dog food brand and more.

In the Drink Issue, we talk to James Beard semifinalist Colleen Hughes in the lead-up to next week’s Leluia Hall opening. Plus, from Mecklenburg’s oldest brewery to Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, Carolina Beer Choir goes chorusing, Distro Beer Hub puts four breweries in one & more.

Our annual 4/20 issue includes stories on a flame worker making pipes at Hot Glass Alley, agricultural cannabis programming at NC universities, NC Rep. Jordan Lopez's legalization efforts, what treatment and recovery experts have to say about marijuana's rising potency and more.

Vol. 7, Issue 9: Damian Peters is building something with his custom car workshop ClubHaus 704, Charlotte FC’s Brandt Bronico enters fatherhood with eyes on the prize, Alternative Champs become Tears of David on 'Righteous Gemstones,' Carmen Vasquez marks 25 years with FS Food Group & more.

Vol. 7, Issue 8: Students and residents opposing a new public safety training facility on CPCC’s Levine campus say their concerns have been ignored by school officials. Plus, Elizabeth Bradford’s nature paintings turn nostalgic, Sam Tayloe is Sam on Someday, Chef Maria Kemp keeps DEI alive & more.

Brooke McCarthy’s one-woman musical comedy cabaret 'How to be an Ethical Slut' is a polyamorous romp with a message. Plus, Rod & Karen of The Black Guy Who Tips podcast prepare for a hometown live show, east Charlotte welcomes Sen Mee Noodle House with open arms, Belk’s return-to-work order & more.