ALLISON LATOS

The WSOC anchor on her hard trek from one episode of loss and grief to another—and the meaning of resilience

NOW OPEN NOVEL ITALIAN

Paul Verica brings a simpler version of the city’s hottest food trend to NoDa

TOP DOCTORS 2021

The annual list you can't without

FRESH PICKS

Plan a Charlotte dining day with stops at these recently opened restaurants from our 2021 list of the city’s best (and enjoy a few treats in between)

KOUNTER HONORS THE FRIENDSHIP NINE

Chef Rob Masone brings something new to Rock Hill’s culinary scene—without losing sight of the past

Birder's-Eye View

When the pandemic struck, thousands discovered the physical, mental, and ecological benefits of birding. Spring migration is the perfect time to join the flock

BUNNY GREGORY

Art changed Bunny Gregory’s life. She hopes it can change her community, too

Bem-vindo!

The stretch of Monroe Road where you can find little pieces of Brazil

Forbidden Planet, Forgotten History

In 1956, the movie that redefined science fiction cinema premiered in uptown Charlotte

Grounded

It was a pilot’s playground for more than 50 years until the housing boom brought it down to earth

Blessings, Interrupted

Social service agencies struggle to adapt to the disconnected world of COVID

COMMUNITY DINNER RESERVATIONS

Jim Noble is one of this city’s most successful, innovative, and philanthropic restaurant owners—and a lot of people in ever-changing Charlotte won’t set foot in his eateries

The Playlist

7 THINGS TO DO AND SEE THIS MONTH

DISCONNECTION

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools have increasingly segregated along racial and class lines since a federal judge’s 1999 ruling ended a successful, 28-year desegregation program. The COVID lockdown of schools has hurt everybody in the system—and widened the gap between its haves and have-nots

GOING SOUTH (OF THE EQUATOR) IN UPTOWN

Mico merges spicy Argentinean flavors with Bohemian design inside uptown’s newest luxury hotel

ROOM WE LOVE - An Elegant Hideaway

A master suite serves as a sanctuary for two young working parents

WORTH THE WAIT

The pandemic postponed the grand openings of these two anticipated restaurants in 2020. Here’s what you can expect from them as they kick off a new year

Alessandra Ball James

Longtime Charlotte Ballet dancer pirouettes to new career amid COVID

Denise Antonacci

SouthPark’s hair bigwig takes time with your tresses and care with your privacy

A DINING SCENE, BAGGED

A year ago, no one expected Charlotte’s diversifying roster of restaurants to specialize in takeout, but COVID forced a hard turn. Here’s a list of 25 restaurants that survived the switch—and which dishes to take home

LIKE A DIAMOND IN THE SKY

Head to Cloud Bar by David Burke for a socially distanced night out in uptown

the weight of the world

Beyond its physical threat, COVID-19 represents a mental and behavioral health crisis of incalculable depth and severity. Charlotte’s mental health professionals are trying to grasp how bad it could get—and how to help people who need it

Big Boy Rules

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a safe space for about 200 elk, including a 1,000-pound bull who prefers his trailside naps undisturbed

Virtual Nuptials

Samie and Ryan Roberts’ LoveStream platform adds social distancing to the wedding party

POLICING THE POLICE

If they wanted, City Council members could add teeth to public oversight of CMPD. Will they?

DIANNE GALLAGHER

Ex-WCNC reporter returns ‘home’ to establish CNN’s first Charlotte office

CLOUD(CA) NINE

A tour of Meggie Williams’ South End palace for good boys

LOCAL FLAVOR - CHICKEN SANDWICH BLITZ

The fried chicken sammie is having a moment in Charlotte, so our staff decided to find out how the city’s top restaurants spin this beloved sandwich. We ate them buttermilk-brined, battered and breaded, and smothered in sauce, and we enjoyed every bite. See four of our top picks below, and visit our website for the entire list

Stage FRIGHT

Carolina Theatre is headed for a reopening. Will Fred the Ghost join the curtain call?

STYLE - In Matt's Memory

Grieving over her brother’s death, Michelle Buelow launched charities and a thriving business that clothes babies