Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden has rescheduled the Chinese Lantern Festival, which was originally scheduled to open Aug. 28 and run through mid-October. Out of safety concerns over the spread of COVID-19, the festival will now be held Oct. 15 through Jan. 3, 2021.

Grab some popcorn and snacks, load up the family and head to Charlotte Motor Speedway for a night of film and fireworks.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has passed an executive order requiring face coverings to be worn when you’re in public spaces. If you need to buy one, check out our list of local shops and sports teams that are selling reusable mask.

One of the most direct and sustainable ways to support the black community is to shop at black-owned businesses, many of which have also been disproportionally affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

On Monday, running back Christian McCaffrey (No. 22) announced that he and teammate Shaq Thompson (No. 54) are launching an initiative that will use sports as a vehicle for change by helping underserved youth in the Charlotte area.

Ready for a day trip? You’re in luck. North Carolina is home to many spectacular waterfalls and we found a few that are an easy drive from Charlotte.

A summertime tradition is back, although this season there’s a twist to spending a night under the stars at the ballpark.