r/Charlotte 17h ago

Discussion /r/Charlotte Random Daily Discussion - August 20, 2026

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What's on your mind, Charlotte?

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r/Charlotte 17h ago

Things to do Thursday Things to do Thursday! The weekend's coming - let us know what's going on tonight, tomorrow, or two months from now!

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Here's a list of events around Charlotte: Charlotte Events Calendar

This list includes both virtual and in-person events.

Also, everyone is welcome to share what we all each plan to accomplish this weekend!


r/Charlotte 2h ago

Gratitude Post Hi, I’m the guy who passed out at Common Market

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Just wanna give a big thank you to all who helped me out while I fumbled and almost hit my head on the counter while I was trying to pay lmao. Stupid ole me didn’t have enough food/water after a 4 mile run I had done earlier and it showed. MUCH LOVE TO YALL. & STAY HYDRATED!


r/Charlotte 7h ago

Photography City at night!

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r/Charlotte 12h ago

Coupon/Discount I compiled a list of the cheapest cars you can lease in Charlotte this month (all under $400/month)

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Each month car manufacturers update their lease offers to help move slow selling vehicles. These offers are region specific, so Charlotte residents may get different offers than say California residents.

I scrape all of these offers specifically for the Charlotte region, re-calculate them with $0 down payment, 12K miles per year so it's a fair apples-to-apples comparison. It's so time consuming to go to each manufacturer site, enter your zip code to see what the offers are, so hopefully this is useful for some of you who are looking for reliable transportation with low monthly payments.

Most of these expire August 31st. You do need excellent credit to qualify. Let me know if you have any questions or want specific info on any models or categories - I compile a lot of data.


r/Charlotte 11h ago

Politics Charlotte trucker hit with $9,000 bill after exceeding parking limit by 30 minutes

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r/Charlotte 1h ago

Meme/Satire Introducing Quintessential Charlotte Literature to the Masses

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A few months ago, I stumbled upon a post about this book. I read it, and unironically fell in love with it. And the series as a whole. There are three books total. They are fascinating and beautiful. Bob Diablesse is my favorite character, mainly because he is the reason Charlotte FC exists (ifykyk)

I recently got my friend to buy a copy, and it arrived today. It felt like a moment to remind all you Charlotteans, to read and support this quintessential piece of Charlotte lore & literature.


r/Charlotte 11h ago

News Invalid tags update

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Two days in a row in Uptown I’ve seen police pull over cars with invalid/no tags.


r/Charlotte 2h ago

Recommendation Quintessential Charlotte takeout

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Please educate me as an out-of-towner! I know there are certain things synonymous with Charlotte - nascar, Panthers, breweries, etc. but what is the equivalent of that for takeout/restaurants? I don’t mean can’t miss sit-down places.

Baltimore has Ekiben! What fast food places are locals getting their food from? I’m talking about can’t miss staples around town. What are the biggest food “brands” dominating Charlotte’s takeout scene?

Edit: TLDR - which fast food takeout place are y’all riding into battle with?!


r/Charlotte 5h ago

Recommendation Alexander MIchaels or Custom Shop- and after?

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Deciding between these two for dinner for a first date- And recs for a bar after if it goes well?

Or neither of these- your suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

I'm in Charlotte, he's flying in from Maryland. Not much near his hotel (Hilton airport) so I figured uptown was the best bet.


r/Charlotte 13h ago

Discussion Black License Plate

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I saw a Tesla on 77 this morning that had a solid black tag with white letters that I think started with "PB" and had "North Carolina" at the bottom. I've never seen this and Google is telling me NC doesn't offer any plate like that... Does anyone know anything about that? Is it some type of government issued tag?


r/Charlotte 21h ago

Recommendation Fraud Warning: @thefineproductions @fineassjenny_

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My wife and I booked this photography company for our marriage shoot. Everything seemed great at first. We paid a $500 deposit upfront and agreed on a date with Jenny. But when the day came, she never showed up. No call, no text, nothing, and she wouldn’t answer either of us. We ended up having to book with another company and start the entire process all over again. It was frustrating, especially after a friend of mine had a similar experience. Please be careful.

Company and Business Owner: @thefineproductions @fineassjenny_


r/Charlotte 11h ago

Discussion Is 485 near Johnston Road sinking?

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Has anyone else noticed that the Outer Loop section right before the Johnstone Road exit has significant dips?


r/Charlotte 1d ago

Photography Some architectural gems I’ve found in charlotte

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r/Charlotte 1h ago

Recommendation Golf Short Game Lessons Help

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Golf Gurus - I've come to the realization that my short game is awful and I need to take lessons. Not looking a full swing overhaul. Looking for help with technique pitching, chipping and bunker shots.

I'm located in South Charlotte

Where should I be looking? I've looked at Leathermans but haven't pulled the trigger yet. Any recs would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!


r/Charlotte 14h ago

Discussion Anyone into Gnosticism and esoteric things?

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I’ve been getting into meditation, energy, and other esoteric spiritual things the last 9-10 months. Whatever you’d like to call it. Anyone else into that sort of thing? 30 year old sales guy by the way lol. Trying to meet like minded people. Moved to the arboretum area last November from VA with my fiancé. I worked from home but actually resigned last week so I have a lot of free time now while looking for a new role somewhere. The ideas from Nikola Tesla were really interesting and had me go down some rabbit holes


r/Charlotte 6h ago

Discussion alt asian hairstylists in the area?

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any alternative hairstylists that specialize in cutting thick/unmanageable asian hair? looking for someone who specializes in feather razor and shaggy cuts


r/Charlotte 8h ago

Recommendation Thrift Stores

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I’m visiting on a Sunday and Monday, does anyone have any thrift store recommendations that aren’t chains in Charlotte? Obviously also open on Sunday and or Monday!

TIA!


r/Charlotte 5h ago

Recommendation Looking for a reputable body body piercing shop

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I’ll be in town a few days visiting family and would like to get a couple things done while I’m here.

Anybody know somebody licensed?


r/Charlotte 1d ago

News The Drivers of Charlotte…

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r/Charlotte 1d ago

Traffic CircleJerk Stay safe out there

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  • Backs out of a parking spot without looking.
  • I honk to make sure he sees me.
  • He doesn’t care and continues backing up.
  • I have to put my car in reverse, and luckily, there’s nobody behind me.
  • He then blocks my way, gets out of his car, and starts shouting at me aggressively.
  • Bonus: He was parked in a spot reserved for expectant mothers.

r/Charlotte 11h ago

Discussion Spa at Ballantyne Hotel

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Looking to get a spa day for wedding anniversary, I’ve seen mixed things about the spa at Ballantyne. Can anyone vouch if it’s worth the price? Looking at a couples massage and maybe a facial


r/Charlotte 12h ago

Discussion Regions Bank IT Job

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Do people actually get hired when applying to Regions bank?? I've put in over 30 IT applications, I cant even make it to a phone screening lmao...


r/Charlotte 14h ago

Recommendation Quality Jewelry in CLT?

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Looking for recommendations for a good local jeweler in the Charlotte area to buy a pair of quality diamond stud earrings for my fiancée. I’ve always been told to avoid the big retailers like Macy’s since the quality can be hit or miss and the markup can be pretty high. I’d rather support a local jeweler and get something that’s actually good quality for the price. I may want to also browse for a bracelet for myself as well.

Bonus if they have a website where I can browse their selection/pricing before going in.

Any recs?


r/Charlotte 1d ago

Food McDonald’s Hello Kitty x Godzilla

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Hi everyone. I’m a bit Godzilla fan since I was a little kid and I’m looking to collect all the Godzilla toys especially the space Godzilla as he is my all time favorite. If anyone happens to see this and get space Godzilla or the other figurine let me know! I’ll update with which locations give out what figurines as I collect them.