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Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 1d

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is one of several U.S. airports refusing to show a video of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming the government shutdown and resulting travel delays on congressional Democrats.
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Charlotte airport won't show Kristi Noem government shutdown video

Charlotte Douglas International Airport won't show Kristi Noem government shutdown video at TSA checkpoints.

Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 2d

🍗 You'll see more local food options at Spectrum Center this season through a new initiative called the 704 Kitchen near the new Baseline Bar by section 108. Local restaurants will rotate here each month starting with Viva Chicken.
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Spectrum Center upgrades bring local eats to Charlotte Hornets fans

Nearly half of the arena's concessions have changed since last season.

Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 5d

⚾️ Truist Field hosts everything from minor league baseball games to college games and club college hockey games, plus movies, yoga, a pumpkin patch and a holiday market called Light the Knights.

🍌In 2026, the Uptown ballpark will host Banana Ball.
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Banana Ball is coming back to Charlotte in 2026

Fans can catch the Firefighters and Texas Tailgaters in a three-game Banana Ball series at Truist Field next June.

Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 6d

🏀 Charlotte Crown owners were in town to reveal the team's name and head coach today, but they also talked about plans for a 90,000-square-foot facility for the team, plus a roughly 100,000-square-foot facility for the Charlotte Checkers. They own both.
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Women's pro basketball returns to Charlotte with the Crown

Charlotte Crown tips off in 2026.

Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 6d

📱When Bryan Kaplan moved to the Charlotte area from Washington, D.C., four years ago, he ran into a problem many transplants experience — how do you make friends in a new city?"

He created VRV Athletics, which uses sports to help people connect.
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VRV Athletics helps Charlotte adults find friends through sports

VRV Athletics uses sports to turn awkward hellos into lasting friendships in Charlotte.

Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 7d

Charlie Sifford had what Johnny Harris described as a "little edge to him, meaning he could beat you to death if he wanted to gamble for a $1 ... Charlie Sifford was somebody who looked at you, cared about you, but he also loved to beat you."
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Charlotte native and golf icon will be honored with a new statue

Truist Championship will help fund statue of Charlie Sifford on the Trail of History

Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 7d

🍦 The Truist Championship will bring familiar faces to Quail Hollow Club in 2026, featuring some of the best golfers in the world, as well as Charlotte businesses — 704 Shop and Two Scoops Creamery.

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Scoop: Charlotte businesses tee up partnerships for 2026 Truist Championship

Local favorites like 704 Shop and Two Scoops Creamery will shine at Quail Hollow during the PGA Tour stop.

Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 9d

A new music venue is planned for Uptown at Bank of America Stadium.

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New indoor Uptown music venue planned at Bank of America Stadium

Tepper Sports & Entertainment plans a 4,400-seat concert and event space next to Bank of America Stadium.

Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 9d

⛳️ Now it's time for one of Charlotte's favorite springtime events to reintroduce itself, while capitalizing on the lingering excitement coming off the PGA Championship. www.axios.com/local/charlo...

Charlotte's annual PGA Tour event is getting a luxury refresh

The Truist Championship will offer high-end, accessible experiences at Quail Hollow Club in 2026.

Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 13d

🏰 Hear ye! Hear ye! 'Tis renaissance festival season.

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5 takeaways from the Carolina Renaissance Festival in Huntersville

The Carolina Renaissance Festival is every Saturday and Sunday Oct. 5 through Nov. 24 from 9:30am until 5:30pm.

Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 14d

American Airlines will add flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) for the Super Bowl in February.

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Charlotte gets direct flights for Super Bowl weekend

American will add CLT flights to San Jose, just miles from Levi's Stadium, for the big game.

Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 20d

Recent films and television shows have shot in Charlotte, using the city as east Texas, West Virginia and Daytona Beach. But in "Roofman," Charlotte gets to finally be itself.
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"Roofman" is the most Charlotte movie ever

Channing Tatum brings Charlotte story home in new film "Roofman."

Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 21d

The Charlotte Hornets have named Judi Health, formerly Capital Rx, as their new jersey patch sponsor. Judi Health plans to expand to Charlotte. www.axios.com/local/charlo...

Hornets score new jersey patch sponsor in Judi Health

The team's new $3.25 billion partner plans to expand its Charlotte presence — and a jersey patch increases brand awareness.

Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 21d

Muhsin Muhammad II spent 14 years playing in the NFL, 11 of which were with the Carolina Panthers. Today he's a playing on a different field — private equity.

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From Panthers to private equity: Muhammad's firm expands

Axum Capital aims to back healthy food and beverage brands.

Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 21d

The Honeywell Innovation Hub will break ground soon. It will be complete in the next two to three years. www.axios.com/local/charlo...

Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 21d

A timeline of the Charlotte airport's $608M Terminal Lobby Expansion: 👇 www.axios.com/local/charlo...

A timeline of Charlotte Douglas International Airport's $608M Terminal Lobby Expansion project

The $608M terminal project is nearly complete after 5+ years of around-the-clock construction.

Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 26d

🥊 If you've watched the trailer for "Christy," a new boxer biopic starring Sydney Sweeney, you probably recognized a few locations, including Bojangles Coliseum.
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Charlotte filming locations in the new boxer biopic "Christy" starring Sydney Sweeney

From Bojangles Coliseum to dive bars, "Christy" transformed Charlotte into a movie set.

Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 28d

🍺 Distro Beer Hub, a new beer hall, opens in South End today.
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See inside: New beer hall opens in South End beer with four N.C. breweries

Distro Beer Hub, a new beer hall, opens in South End on Sept. 17.

Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 29d

⛰️ Mount Mitchell State Park has reopened for the first time since Hurricane Helene. www.axios.com/local/charlo...

Mount Mitchell State Park reopens

Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · Sep 15

🏈 Charlotte high schools produced 14 players on week one NFL rosters, according to the league. That's up from 10 players last season and puts Charlotte fifth in the nation for players who went to a Charlotte high school on week one rosters. www.axios.com/local/charlo...

Charlotte high schools rank top 5 for most NFL players on kickoff weekend rosters

From Drake Maye to Jordan Davis, Charlotte schools are building serious NFL clout.

Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · Sep 11

Yes, Saturday brings Messi hype, but more importantly, Charlotte FC could clinch a playoff spot and tie the league record for consecutive regular-season wins — nine. www.axios.com/local/charlo...

Messi madness sells out Charlotte FC vs. Inter Miami matchup Uptown

Charlotte FC could clinch a playoff spot and tie the league record for consecutive regular-season wins — nine.

Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · Sep 3

Charlotte 49ers football is "growing significantly, and that's a requirement to compete at this level," AD Mike Hill says.
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Revenue rises for Charlotte 49ers football

Charlotte's athletics budget has increased from roughly $29 million when Hill arrived in 2018 to approximately $49 million, he told Axios in an August interview.

Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · Sep 2

🏫 Major changes are coming to North Meck and South Meck.
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North and South Meck high schools to get major upgrades

CMS will rebuild both schools with new academic buildings and athletic facilities by 2029.

Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · Sep 2

🏓 Epic Padel will open in Charlotte this month with five outdoor courts.
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Epic Padel launches in Charlotte with 5 courts

Epic Padel brings five outdoor padel courts to north Charlotte, tapping into a fast-growing sport.

Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · Sep 2

While I was climbing mountains in Iceland:

🏟 The Charlotte 49ers broke ground on expanding Jerry Richardson Stadium:
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Charlotte invests in football identity with $70M stadium project

A $70M stadium expansion will make room for growing Charlotte 49ers football fan base.