What is happening in Charlotte, NC right now
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Charlotte is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, which means half the menu of where to eat changes every six months. PinScene keeps up, block by block and week by week, so you do not have to.
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Coming Soon in Charlotte
5 pins- All Aboard Charlotte has revealed a proposal for passenger rail service using CSX tracks in Charlotte.
- All Aboard Charlotte proposed extending passenger rail to Matthews and Monroe.
- Duke Health and CaroMont Health plan to work together on two hospitals in Mecklenburg County, adding 200 beds.
- Duke Health and CaroMont Health are planning two hospitals in Mecklenburg County, adding 200 beds.
- Novant Health has unveiled possible plans for a 70-bed hospital in Rock Hill.
Food & Drink in Charlotte
5 pins- Pertinacious Coffee - THE CLUB, new cafe on S Graham St.
- COOL IDIOT COFFEE opened up on S Mint St in South End. Cafe.
- Starling Co. Coffee is the new cafe on 7714 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd Ste B14.
- Anyone been to Chipotle Mexican Grill on Conlan Cir J? New fast food place.
- New addition to Indian Trail, Smile Coffee and Bakery on Old Monroe Rd. Cafe.
Community in Charlotte
3 pins- In Charlotte, former Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police deputy chief Steven Brochu has spoken out after officers resigned over racist texts. He spent 29 years with the department before retiring to work as a consultant, police trainer, and community college professor.
- CMPD reviews hiring practices after text scandal involving multiple officers.
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg police will address officer misconduct during a crime stats briefing Thursday at 10 a.m.
Openings & Closings in Charlotte
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1 pinIncident in Charlotte
3 pins- Paramedics performed CPR on a man inside Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s terminal as a traveler arrived to meet family.
- More roller coasters have closed at a Georgia amusement park while authorities investigate a fatal fall, and it's a serious situation.
- Beatties Ford Road in north Charlotte was the site of a three-vehicle, wrong-way head-on crash. A 92-year-old woman died, and five people were hurt with life-threatening injuries.
Sports in Charlotte
1 pinQuestion in Charlotte
123 pins- Any suggestions for a spot in Charlotte for a small spring wedding ceremony, with a nice dinner afterward?
- Charlotte: Is there a regular group of trivia players looking for another teammate?
- Around Fourth Ward, is free street parking available on weeknights, or is a paid deck the better option?
- Where are folks watching the World Series around Charlotte, and are there any baseball bars where Brewers fans can catch the games?
- Where in NoDa can you find used records or unusual old tools and hardware?
- Where around University City can I get my tires checked and car washed without waiting in line for hours?
- In Eastover, where can men get a classic haircut and hot towel shave without a long wait?
- South End newcomer looking for a tennis partner in Charlotte for rallies or matches. Any advice on finding players around a 2.5 to 3.0 level?
- What trail or greenway near Charlotte’s good for a long bike ride on Saturday mornings when it’s not too crowded?
- What’s the best way to get to a concert at Spectrum Center from near I-77 and Tyvola, light rail or bus?
- Where's an easy pickup spot near Spectrum Center after the show tonight?
- Where to get a bite in Uptown around 2am on weekends?
About Charlotte
New brewery in NoDa, food hall opening in South End, traffic on 77, weather rolling through Plaza Midwood. Live local feed for the Queen City.
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