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Another Publix is opening in Charlotte region as chain stares down Wegmans, HT

Publix is opening another store in the Charlotte region amid stiff supermarket competition vying for a piece of the $10.8 billion market . The Lakeland, Florida-based grocery chain will debut its 50,325-square-foot store at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 6460 Weddington Road in Wesley Chapel. The Village Commons site is at the southeast corner of Weddington and Waxhaw Indian Trail roads, south of Charlotte in Union County. The store will hire about 140 full- and part-time employees. It will be the third store in Union County with location in Marvin and Monroe. Publix’s new store opening comes just weeks after Wegmans debuted in Ballantyne and Food Lion opened at 5706 Wyalong Drive in the Mintworth Commons shopping center. Another grocer is opening just ahead of the holiday season, too. Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market is opening a 24,110-square-foot store Nov. 13 at 8885 Christenbury Parkway in Concord. In response to this crowded market, Publix is accelerating its own expansion strategy across the region. “The Charlotte region continues to experience tremendous growth, and we’re excited to grow along with it,” Publix spokesperson Jared Glover said. What to expect at the new Publix store The Village Commons Publix will feature several full-service

Charlotte, NC · 8d

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South Charlotte's Next Sushi Spot Brings Bullet-Train Delivery, $1.2M Buildout

A new sushi concept is rolling into south Charlotte, and it's bringing its own miniature bullet train along for the ride. Uzumaki Revolving Sushi is planning a $1.2 million buildout for a nearly 3,000-square-foot restaurant, with construction expected to begin within the next month and an opening targeted for this spring.

Charlotte, NC · 7d
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Popular massage studio inks lease in Ballantyne area

The Charlotte-based massage concept has signed a lease for a roughly 2,000-square-foot space at Toringdon Market, says Lizzy Sirkin Hill, CEO and co-owner

Charlotte, NC · 6d

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VIVA Chicken Invites America’s Heroes to Its Table With a Complimentary Veterans Day Meal

Charlotte-born Peruvian rotisserie favorite honors veterans and active-duty military Wednesday, November 11. For VIVA Chicken, honoring those who serve is about more than saying thank you. On Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the Charlotte-based restaurant brand will welcome veterans and active-duty military members with a complimentary entrée with the purchase of a qualifying guest entrée at participating VIVA Chicken restaurants.

Charlotte, NC · 7d
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Your Rowan Holiday Guide, Part 2: Festivities, Family Fun, & Christmas Cheer

Once the parades and tree lightings have you in the spirit, Rowan County has plenty more to keep it going: train rides, twinkling light displays, visits with Santa (and the Grinch), cozy markets, and small-town festivals. Here’s your calendar of the season’s best family fun. Train Rides &...

Rowan County, NC · 7d

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Charlotte entrepreneur takes over Raleigh-founded run club app

Brandon Lewis is the CEO and owner of fitness and run club app FitVil. He acquired an 81% stake in 2025 and wants to more than triple the registered base within a year. An update adds personal trainers and venue booking. Before acquiring his major stake in FitVil, Lewis built...

Roanoke, VA · 8d

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Live stream: Restorative cosmetic tattoo artist talks reclaiming confidence in your skin

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Restorative cosmetic tattoo artist Anna Bokhan joins QC Life host Jana Angel for an episode of Coffee & Conversations to talk about reclaiming confidence in your skin despite your scars. Watch a live stream of this episode at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4 in the...

Charlotte, NC · 7d

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Locals Have Been OBSESSING Over This Couple-Owned Morning Gem in Fort Mill, SC

Open Wed–Sun, 7 AM–3 PM (closed Mon–Tue) Some breakfast spots feel like a rushed pit stop, and others feel like a warm hug with a side of bacon. 🥓. Poppyseed Kitchen in Fort Mill, South Carolina, is firmly in the second camp, serving a comfortably eclectic breakfast and lunch menu to a loyal crowd.

Fort Mill, SC · 8d

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The Massive Vintage Mall In North Carolina Where $50 Goes A Surprisingly Long Way

There’s a building in Concord, North Carolina that has a clock tower, original hardwood floors, and the uncanny ability to make your entire afternoon vanish without a trace. That building is The Depot at Gibson Mill, and it’s the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever wasted a Saturday doing anything else.

Concord, NC · 9d

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Culver’s Eyes Old Arby’s in Mint Hill for Ninth Charlotte-Area Location

A shuttered Arby’s near Mint Hill could soon become the newest outpost of Culver’s, the Midwestern burger chain known for its ButterBurgers and frozen custard. A site plan filed with the city shows Culver’s wants to bring its menu to 6200 Wilson Grove Road, right next to the Lawyers Square Shopping Center, repurposing the former Arby’s building, which has a drive-thru.

Mint Hill, NC · 8d

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10 North Carolina Spots Bringing Palestinian Flavors To The Table, And Some Have Surprises Worth The Drive

I thought French toast had already shown me everything it could do. Then kenafa entered the conversation. A Palestinian pastry known for its stretchy cheese and sweet syrup has found its way onto a breakfast plate in North Carolina, and that sent me looking for more. What I found was...

North Carolina · 7d

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Warrior Band Steals the Show

“Like our show name, Onward Ever Upward, we can only go higher from here,” Said Sharvi Patil, a flute player and freshman at Weddington. On September 26th, the Marching Warriors crushed the competition at Hickory Ridge Festival of Bands with their show, Onward Ever Upward. Despite complications, they placed second in colorguard and percussion, and first place in overall effect, visual performance, music performance, and class placement.

Weddington, NC · 8d

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Coffee pop-up BRÜ opens permanent home in Charlotte. Where to get a sip

BRÜ, Charlotte’s favorite pop-up coffee cart, is trading in its wheels for a permanent spot in uptown. The coffee experience debuts Tuesday, Nov. 3, at its new home at The Alley at Latta Arcade , founder Kareem Warren shared on Instagram. It marks the brand’s first-ever storefront, taking over the former Knowledge Perk Coffee Company space. The latter also housed meal prep concept Dank Bowls , which closed in October, CharlotteFive reported. “It’s actually insane that I’m even getting on here to say this, but BRÜ’s cart has been stolen,” Warren teased in a video before revealing his mobile business has an address now. The brand’s signature iced oat milk lattes will be on tap. The shop will also offer an expanded menu of traditional coffee and espresso-based drinks. Think: cold brews, flat whites, single-cup pour overs, chai lattes and matcha “whisked to order.” “We make our syrups and cream tops in-house,” Warren told CharlotteFive. “One drink that brings those together is ‘No Notes,’ a brown sugar latte with a banana pudding cream top.” How did Ladybird Taco land in Charlotte? It started with a pregnancy craving It’s been a little over a year since the Army veteran and bartender

Charlotte, NC · 7d

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Capriotti's Manager Accused of Racial Slur, Threats in Park Road Sandwich Dispute

A manager at a Capriotti's sandwich shop on Park Road in Charlotte is facing allegations that he used a racial slur against a Black customer and threatened to beat him during a dispute over a sandwich order, according to a report detailing a recorded encounter at the store. The confrontation...

Charlotte, NC · 9d

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Crawfish, Sushi, And Sesame Chicken Draw North Carolina Seafood Lovers To This Charlotte All-You-Can-Eat Buffet

Some Charlotte lunches end with a single plate and a quick goodbye. Others turn into a slow lap around a room full of stations, a second trip for crawfish, and a third for sushi you swore you would skip. East Charlotte has a buffet that leans hard into that second...

Charlotte, NC · 10d

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Dan Millea Turned Away for a Few Seconds to Put On His Shoes, and His Dog Luna Was Gone From His South Charlotte Yard

Dan Millea's terrier Luna vanished from his Huntingtowne Farms yard in seconds Oct. 1. He suspects coyotes after weeks of sightings. What officials advise.

Charlotte, NC · 11d

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WSFL Adoptable Rock Dog of the Week 11-2-26

Say hello to Flynn Orbit. (Yes, his name really is Flynn Orbit.) Two different volunteers came up with two very good names for him, and instead of choosing between them, the shelter did the obvious thing and kept both – honestly, it fits him. Flynn Orbit is a Siberian...

Charlotte, NC · 8d

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Light the Knights Festival returns to Truist Field

The seventh annual Light the Knights Festival will open Nov. 25 at Truist Field, bringing outdoor winter sports and holiday light displays to the Uptown ballpark.

Charlotte, NC · 8d