⛳️ A statue of legendary golfer Charlie Sifford will be unveiled on the Trail of History in midtown this morning. -Sifford, a Charlotte native, became the first Black golfer to play in the PGA Tour in 1961. -This is the 12th statue on the Trail of History.

A man spends 50 years teaching at MIT. He knows his time is running out. So he records one last lecture — everything he knows, distilled into a single hour. He died 5 months later. This is that lecture. The most important hour you'll watch this week. 👇 Bookmark it for later

Jose Ortiz, the jockey for Golden Tempo, the 2026 Kentucky Derby winner — is the brother of Irad Ortiz Jr., the jockey for Renegade — the horse that placed second. Renegade is owned by Mike Repole, who is also the owner of Nobull and a notable St. John's booster — his horses are 0-12 in the Kentucky Derby...

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NEW: The one and only Dolly Parton was in attendance for opening day at Dollywood today! Thousands of people - young and not-as-young - lined the paths of the Pigeon Forge theme park to get a glimpse as the legendary singer and Dreamer-In-Chief rode by in the homecoming parade. It was great to see Dolly back out and about, even answering questions on stage and talking about all of the things coming to Dollywood and beyond this year. She is truly one of the best there is. 🦋

Mecklenburg County Public Health is providing same-day vaccines after measles was detected in the county's wastewater. axios.com/local/charlotte/20…

Queens University of Charlotte will be home to Elon University's new full-time law school, Elon officials announced Tuesday. axios.com/local/charlotte/20…

Over the past weekend, our community witnessed an increased presence of federal Border Patrol operations within the City of Charlotte. I want to speak directly to residents who have expressed concern, fear, and uncertainty in response to these activities.   First and foremost, the rights and constitutional protections of every person in Charlotte—regardless of immigration status—must be upheld. Our city has a long-standing commitment to fairness, dignity, and justice. I am deeply concerned with many of the videos I’ve seen, and I urge all agencies operating here to conduct their work with respect for those values. We also recognize the emotional and economic impact these operations can have on families, neighborhoods, and local businesses. Charlotte is a diverse, vibrant city, and when any part of our community feels threatened or destabilized, it affects us all.   I appreciate that the community members who gathered to make their voices heard did so peacefully. Peaceful protest is a vital part of our democracy, and your commitment to expressing your concerns while protecting the safety of our community reflects the best of our city.   To everyone in Charlotte who is feeling anxious or fearful: you are not alone. Your city stands with you. We will continue working with community leaders, legal advocates, and service providers to make sure that resources, information, and support remain available. We are actively working with our partners to determine what more we can do to support our community while working within complicated legal boundaries.   Our strength as a city comes from our unity and our shared commitment to one another. We will meet this moment together—with calm, compassion, and a steadfast dedication to the rights and well-being of all who call Charlotte home.

Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Democratic lawmakers are holding a press conference at 9:30 at the Government Center to discuss CBP’s Charlotte operation.

Second Harvest Food Bank seeks donations to pack emergency food boxes wsoctv.com/news/local/second…

Would you want to stay in the #Elvis room, or go with a more writerly type? @BusinessNC covers #NuWrayHotel : businessnc.com/nc-trend-a-ne… Photo by Larry Deane of Blue Ridge Mountain Life

For families evacuating Gaza City, WCK is providing fresh bread for a difficult road ahead. With ACTED and the Kutuf Al Kheir Health and Community Association, we're making sure the bread from Jacob's Bakery can be distributed safely, both to meet immediate needs AND to show families that they are not alone. #ChefsForGaza

Tony #SeagroveNC -home to around 100 potters-gets big coverage from @Southern_Living -learn about where to stay, where to eat. southernliving.com/seagrove-…

Who’s been? The Restaurant List 2025 includes #Rada in #Charlotte via @kimseverson @nytimes #cltfood nytimes.com/interactive/2025…

The #NuWrayHotel in #BurnsvilleNC is opening and accepting visitors to the charming downtown. Via @TOWNcarolina #WNC #historichotel towncarolina.com/new-life-fo…

.⁦@fodorstravel⁩ names #SeagroveNC - #pottery capital of the USA- as one of its most colorful towns! 🎉 #theheartofnc #VisitNC fodors.com/news/photos/most-…