Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 06/10/2026I wrote a book. 🥲 You’ll find me here: 📕 Oct. 9 | Troubadour Booksellers | 8-10pm 🎟️ Launch party 📗 Oct. 10 | Charlotte BookPalooza | 11am - 4pm 🎟️ Book festival 📘 Oct. 15 | Park Road Books | 6:30-7:30pm 📙 Oct. 23 | That’s Novel Books | 5-7pm 📖 Or order it here: reedypress.com/shop/histori... 010
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 06/10/2026✈️ Charlotte Douglas International Airport lounge news: 🧳 American Airlines plans to open its largest Admirals Club at CLT in early 2028. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comAmerican Airlines is bringing its largest Admirals Club to CLTThe 40,000-square-foot-plus lounge will bring showers, food and drinks to CLT in 2028. 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Queens University of Charlotte will become Elon University | Queens College. Queens' dates back to 1857 when it opened as an all-female institution in Uptown. It has gone by many names over the years. In 1913, it became Queens College, opening in Myers Park in 1914. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comQueens unveils new name amid Elon mergerThe Myers Park school will be called Elon University | Queens College as the two universities move toward a merger. 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 24/09/2026📚 A massive book festival is coming to Uptown next month. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comCharlotte BookPalooza enters its biggest chapter yetMore than 85 authors and 60 vendors will fill Truist Field for a massive book festival. 010
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 24/09/2026🏖️ Charlotte FC midfielder Brandt Bronico and his wife Rebecca have expanded their Airbnb roster outside of Charlotte. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comStay in a Charlotte FC player's Airbnb at Carolina BeachBrandt and Rebecca Bronico plan to add a pool to their latest Airbnb. 010
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 24/09/2026🏀 The Charlotte Hornets have completed an overhaul of how fans can watch games — from streaming to traditional broadcast. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comHow to watch Hornets games this seasonThe Charlotte Hornets have completed an overhaul of how fans can watch games — from streaming to traditional broadcast. 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 21/09/2026North Carolina's $14.4 million commitment to bring the Women's Tennis Association Finals to Charlotte shows how the state is using sports betting tax revenue to compete for marquee events. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comNorth Carolina is betting millions on Charlotte's biggest eventsSports betting taxes are helping North Carolina compete for the WTA Finals and other marquee events. 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 21/09/2026🎞️ The Charlotte Film Festival returns Sept. 22–27. This will be the 18th festival, celebrating local, regional, national and international films. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comWhat to expect at the Charlotte Film FestivalThe festival runs Sept. 22–27 at Independent Picture House. 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Runners can expect course changes to the Charlotte Marathon in November. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.com2 major Charlotte Marathon course changes for 2026The race will include an East Boulevard section this year. 100
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 16/09/2026WTA is moving its corporate headquarters to Charlotte. The city will also host the annual WTA Finals for the next three years starting in 2027. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comCharlotte just made a major tennis moveWTA will bring its HQ and finals to Charlotte. 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 15/09/2026🖼️ Iconic artists Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo will go head-to-head this fall at Blume Studios. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comDa Vinci and Michelangelo go head-to-head in CharlotteA new immersive experience at Blume Studios lets visitors explore Renaissance Florence and pick a side. 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 15/09/2026TSA's new Gateside program is expected to come to Charlotte Douglas International Airport this fall, a TSA spokesperson tells Axios. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comPreCheck passengers will soon be able to greet passengers at CLT & RDUTSA's new Gateside program is coming to CLT and RDU. 521
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 11/08/2026🥵 Shade is a hot commodity at local playgrounds and will be a key feature of Latta Park's playground improvements. 🛝 Early renderings call for swings, slides and exercise equipment. Mountains are not included. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comUpgrades planned for Latta Park playgroundLatta Park's playground is getting a shade-focused makeover. 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 06/08/2026The South End stretch along Camden Road near South Tryon Street once included Common Market, The Charlotte Post, Elder Gallery, Phat Burrito, Black Sheep Skate Shop and Charlotte Art League. Today, it's largely home to chains, with another one on the way. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comCapital One Café is coming to South EndThe bank-coffee shop hybrid replaces a longtime local art space, underscoring South End's evolution. 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 06/08/2026An Axios Charlotte reader tells us she named her son after Panthers legend Luke Kuechly. "Just like Luke, our Luke is obsessed with football at only 6 years old! He studies routes, knows football stats that most adults don't know and is always holding a football." www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comPanthers fans share their favorite Luke Kuechly memoriesCarolina Panthers legend Luke Kuechly will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday. 010
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 03/08/2026📚 Angie Myers has been named Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's CEO. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comCharlotte Mecklenburg Library names new CEOAngie Myers has been at the helm during this process as interim CEO for more than a year following the previous CEO's resignation. 021
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 03/08/2026In 2003, 47-year-old Tom Gabbard replaced Judith Allen as the president of the North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. More than 20 years later, Gabbard will retire as Blumenthal Arts CEO by the end of 2027. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comBlumenthal Arts CEO Tom Gabbard to retire by the end of 2027Tom Gabbard has helped shape arts and culture in Charlotte for more than two decades. 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 03/08/2026📚 Mimi Montgomery's debut novel "Murder Bites" comes out tomorrow. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.com1 book rec to go: "Murder Bites" 010
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 29/07/2026🍸 Dear Charlotte, a garden-inspired restaurant, bar and event venue, will open this fall in Steele Creek at a forthcoming Hilton Garden Inn. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comNew restaurant, bar and event space coming to Steele CreekDear Charlotte, a garden-inspired restaurant, bar and event venue will open this fall at the forthcoming Hilton Garden Inn Steele Creek. 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Charlotte's insatiable appetite for hosting major sporting events keeps growing, and it's hard to imagine a bigger prize than hosting a Super Bowl. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comCharlotte wants a Super Bowl. Here's what it takesNFL leaders say Charlotte's stadium is on track, but more full-service hotels are key to landing a Super Bowl. 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 28/07/2026A historic church in South End has entered a new chapter as the home of the Levine Museum of the New South. While renovations for the site at the corner of East and South boulevards are years away, the space is already being activated as a community hub. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comLevine Museum is already bringing people into its new South End homeWhile renovations for the site at the corner of East and South boulevards are years away, the space is already being activated as a community hub. 010
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Our team is growing! Welcome, Melissa! www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comCharlotte journalist Melissa Oyler joins Axios LocalVeteran North Carolina journalist Melissa Oyler has joined Axios Local as North Carolina editor. 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Charlotte has grown into a city that is "built for" an NFL Draft, league commissioner Roger Goodell said at an Uptown event. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comNFL commissioner says Charlotte is "built for a Draft"Charlotte has grown into a city that is "built for" an NFL Draft, league commissioner says. 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Tepper Sports & Entertainment opened its new immersive sales experience center across from Bank of America Stadium Thursday night. The space allows fans to sample everything from the seats to suites that will be in the renovated stadium. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comSee inside new Tepper Sports immersive sales experience centerYou can tour Bank of America Stadium's future before it's built 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Bank of America Stadium's name will remain for the foreseeable future. The locally headquartered banking giant and Tepper Sports & Entertainment announced a new longterm deal. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comFresh renderings of Bank of America Stadium's $1.3B renovationBank of America Stadium's $1.3 billion transformation is underway. 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 22/07/2026⚽️ MLS All-Star week in Charlotte is loading. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comYour guide to Charlotte's MLS All-Star WeekEverything you need to know about the 2026 MLS All-Star Game in Charlotte 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 20/07/2026🀄️ A group of friends spread across the country have developed an app called Bam Dot Crack (BDC) that allows them to play mahjong together despite the distance. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comCharlotte co-founder launches American mahjong appThe new mahjong app allows you to play anywhere. 023
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 20/07/2026📚 Shay Brown opened The Wandering Page inside a 12-foot-by-6-foot cargo trailer earlier this year. 📖 Charlotte doesn't have as many bookstores as other cities, despite being the 14th largest city in the country. "We're kind of thirsting for books here," she says. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comCharlotte's bookstore boom shows no signs of slowingBookstores are making a comeback nationwide, despite fewer Americans reading books. 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 20/07/2026🍽️ Coming this fall: Blume Studios will host the world premiere of "Clue: Murder on the Menu," a new immersive dining experience that puts a spin on the classic board game. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comDinner theater is coming to Blume StudiosBlume Studios debuts an interactive mystery with rotating endings, live actors and a full meal. 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 14/07/2026🎟️ Charlotte FC's PSL saga is over. -75% of PSL credits will go toward spring 2027 and 2027-2028 season ticket renewal (keep in mind MLS will have a modified season in 2027 as it adjusts to the international schedule). -Remaining 25% will go toward 2028-2029 ST renewal. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comCharlotte FC ditches PSLsCharlotte FC no longer requires a personal seat license (PSL) for season tickets. 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Jake Pfeifer fell in love with the art of glass blowing as a teenager on a family vacation to Bermuda.Decades later, he owns Charlotte's popular glass blowing studio, Hot Glass Alley. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comDate night heats up at Hot Glass AlleyFounder Jake Pfeifer built a space for artists, date nights, team events and anyone curious about glass blowing. 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 06/07/2026The U.S. National Whitewater Center plans to open phase II of its Wildwoods activity area this September, complete with a historic fort, mining cave as nod to the area's gold mining history, event space and expanded treehouse village. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comA giant fort is coming to Charlotte's Whitewater CenterThe U.S. National Whitewater Center plans to open phase II of its Wildwoods activity area this September, complete with a fort and nods to the area's history. 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 06/07/2026🏫 Davidson College is making tuition free for families earning up to $175K. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comDavidson makes tuition free for families earning up to $175KDavidson College will be tuition-free starting in fall 2027 for families earning up to $175,000. 010
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 30/06/2026🍔 The last time our team tracked the cost of a burger, it was for Labor Day in 2024. 🛒 Lidl had the cheapest offerings at $16.74. Nearly two years later, the low-cost German grocer is still the cheapest option, but the cost of a burger has risen to $20.39. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comRanked: Cheapest stores to shop for burger ingredients in CharlotteA Charlotte price check shows burger ingredients now top $20. 010
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 29/06/2026🐾 Animal Care & Control will temporarily close its satellite shelter off Remount Road, meaning 30 dogs and two cats need to be relocated during renovations. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comCharlotte shelter to close for weeks; pets need temporary homesDozens of dogs must move or find short-term homes by July 2. 011
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 17/06/2026The beloved NoDa location will be redeveloped in phases, and the YMCA of Greater Charlotte will continue to own and operate Johnston Y's main facility, a YMCA spokesperson tells Axios. Redevelopment will include the smaller building on the site. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comCharlotte YMCA to close Morrison branch, redevelop NoDa locationMixed-use development planned for part of the NoDa site. 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 16/06/2026South Carolina, I was unfamiliar with your game. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.com3 South Carolina hikes less than 2.5 hours from CharlotteExplore Raven Cliff Falls, Caesars Head and Table Rock on one scenic South Carolina trip. 010
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Y'all, I wrote a book, and it comes out in September. reedypress.com/shop/histori...reedypress.comHistoric Maps of Charlotte: A History of the Queen City in Rare Maps (Preorder)Bookseller and Publisher 020
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 15/06/2026🚲 You can travel to the South Carolina state line using Mecklenburg County greenways. 🚴♀️ I tested a large section of the route, traveling from Independence Park to the state line using Little Sugar Creek Greenway. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comHow to bike to the South Carolina state line from Charlotte 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 15/06/2026🍝 Mano Bella Artisan Foods recently opened a new a dine-in restaurant and a neighborhood Italian market in Dilworth called Ardente Kitchen. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comSee inside: New Italian market, restaurant now open in DilworthMano Bella Artisan Foods recently opened a new space in Dilworth called Ardente Kitchen. 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 11/06/2026🌳 A massive park is now open in Mint Hill. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.com91-acre park with a sprayground and pickleball courts opens in Mint HillThe 91-acre park adds a sprayground, pickleball courts and trails as Mecklenburg County grows. 010
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 10/06/2026TSA has rolled out eight self-service electronic gates for TSA PreCheck passengers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comSelf-service TSA ID checks underway at Charlotte airportThe Transportation Security Administration has rolled out eight self-service electronic gates for TSA PreCheck passengers at the Charlotte airport. 110
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 09/06/2026🀄️ Heron House Mahjong opens 6/10 in Dilworth. Their wood racks are handcrafted by co-founder Charolette Obringer's father, who is battling small cell lung cancer. A portion of proceeds from those sold in their boutique will be donated to small cell lung cancer research. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comSee inside Charlotte's new mahjong studio in DilworthHeron House Mahjong, a new mahjong studio and boutique, opens June 10 in Dilworth near Freedom Park. 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 08/06/2026The Trust for Public Land's annual park rankings say there are 389 parks in Charlotte-Mecklenburg. Now I'm on a mission to visit all of them. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comCharlotte-Mecklenburg parks system rank 90th out of 100 U.S. citiesMecklenburg County is clapping back at nonprofit the Trust for Public Land's annual park rankings that continually put it among the lowest in the country. 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Scotland received a proper North Carolina welcome today as they began training in Charlotte — sunny with temperatures in the 90s. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comHow Charlotte scored Scotland for the World CupThree national teams chose North Carolina for their base camps this summer. 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 28/05/2026✈️ Charlotte's airport broke ground on a new firehouse today. The $40.9M project is necessary for the airport's new $1B runway. Other airport projects I'm watching: -3 new lounges -Airline negotiations -Concourse C expansion -Concourse D and E upgrades www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.com7 Charlotte airport projects to watchCLT's next phase is taking shape with a new runway, lounges and firehouse in the works. 010
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 28/05/2026🥽 Blume Studios — Blumenthal Arts' immersive art hub — is betting big on VR, using the June 11 opening of its new experiences to launch Blume Studios VR. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comNew VR experiences coming to Blume Studios in JuneCharlotte's immersive entertainment boom keeps growing. 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Two Charlotte moms are trying to help fellow parents and caregivers navigate the 12-week puzzle of summertime child care through a scheduling platform called Summer Sanity. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comHow Charlotte parents are tackling the summer child care puzzleA Charlotte startup wants to make summer child care less stressful. 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 20/05/2026More than 500 Pinewood Elementary School students participated in a soccer clinic for Soccer at Schools, which featured former U.S. Soccer national team players Clint Dempsey and Crystal Dunn. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.comCharlotte schools tap into World Cup youth soccer investmentThe program aims to make soccer more accessible. 000
Ashley Mahoney @ashleymahoney.bsky.social · 20/05/2026🥾 Less than three hours from Charlotte is a hike you need to add to your summer list. www.axios.com/local/charlo...axios.com5-mile hike less than three hours from Charlotte boasts 360 mountain viewsA 5-mile Roan Highlands hike offers sweeping views and an summer escape. 010