Go vote!

If you're up for a bit of rabble rabble and marching, there's also a march today.

Grainy from distance and old phone but thought it looked kinda cool with the mono filter.

Invites started going out the week of September 27th, final invites sent September 30th. The ceremony is taking place in Nashville next Wednesday.

New to the guide this year:

Albertine
L’Ostrica
Mi Cariño
Spaghett

Who else am I missing?

Invited back:

Counter
Customshop
Ever Andalo
Haberdish
Hello Sailor
Lang Van
Little Mama’s
Omakase Experience by Prime Fish
Prime Fish
Rada
Restaurant Constance
Supperland

Does Counter get 2 stars?
Does Lang Van retain Bib or just stay as recommended?
Any new 1 stars? L’Ostrica?
Any new Bibs?

Saw the hiring announcement on my kiddos school page and thought I would share. There are 3 more hiring events this year. I read somewhere that there are about 100 openings for bus drivers.

Application page:

https://www.cmsk12.org/operations/transportation-services/become-a-driver

Edit to add: the hiring events include openings for multiple roles across CMS too — afterschool, food services, etc.

Additional edit: Those who would like to speak to the board of education about the pay, here is the calendar: https://www.cmsk12.org/board/calendar-for-the-board-of-education

Please leave a comment if you can help! Really great way to help in animal welfare without a long term commitment. This is for The Atlantic Paws Project - a 501(c)(3) rescue.

hey everyone! Starting today, I’ll be longboarding around the Ballantyne area. If anyone ever wants to join me for a ride, you’re more than welcome!

I’ve been thinking about exploring the Waverly area. I’ve noticed it tends to be pretty quiet after 4 PM, with very little traffic. The pavement is also nice and flat, and there are some decent turns to ride through.

If anyone’s interested in joining for a ride sometime, feel free to reach out!

Hi. Long story short I am 46 and in surgically induced menopause. I also have a pituitary tumor. Both of these things cause weight gain. I just moved to Charlotte and I am looking for unique fitness classes that are ok with a fatty just starting out. I am interested in martial arts, dance, anything that isn't just running on a treadmill.

I’m a newly sober 28F interested in attending AA meetings for support. Would a young person (YPAA) meeting make sense, or am I too old for those?

Looking for a good bowl of random stuff that is delicious, grains/protein/veggies/amazing sauce/etc

Full disclosure: I'm a Raleigh guy, and I'm here to stir up a little rivalry for a good cause.

I run a free volunteer project called NC Pet Project that tracks shelter numbers in all 100 NC counties and is asking the General Assembly to properly fund spay/neuter when the long session starts in January. Right now the state program covers about 37 cents of every dollar counties ask for.

Here's the scoreboard as of today:

• Wake County (Raleigh): 697 signatures
• Craven County (New Bern, about 104,000 people): 374
• Mecklenburg County (Charlotte, 1.2 million people): 100

Per resident, Mecklenburg ranks 89th out of 100 counties. New Bern is out-signing the Queen City almost 4 to 1.

The good news: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control is doing better than most of the state. It euthanized 13.9% of the dogs and cats it took in last year, against 26% statewide (state report: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/veterinary/aws/Fix/reports). Low-cost spay/neuter is a big part of why, and more funding means more of it.

Low-cost spay/neuter in Mecklenburg, if you need it:

• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control: free spay/neuter for residents at or below 200% of the poverty level or on government benefits.
• Humane Society of Charlotte: cats $75 to $85, dogs from $125.
• Stand For Animals: three clinics, with walk-in days and a medical assistance fund.
• Spay Neuter Clinic of the Carolinas: serves Matthews, Pineville, Mint Hill and Union County.

The full list with phone numbers is on the Mecklenburg page: https://ncpetproject.org/counties/mecklenburg/

And if you think spay/neuter is worth funding, add your name. Takes about 30 seconds: https://ncpetproject.org/sign-the-petition/

Let's at least catch New Bern.

Hello! I was wondering if anyone knew the best bars for singles (M, 23). I just got out of a long term relationship, and want to hold and be held. May as well be honest.

I just found out about this and I'm completely losing my mind. How is this flying under the radar?

I’m hearing that everything including our access to THCA flower is suddenly on the chopping block in North Carolina. I don't know all the legislative details or the exact bills being pushed behind closed doors, but it sounds like a total F you to consumers and local shops.

Why are they doing this? Is it big pharma? Alcohol lobbies? dumb politicians? It makes zero sense when adults have peacefully enjoyed a legal market and local small businesses have been thriving.

So I’m asking because sitting around and watching this happen is not what i want to do

What can we actually do right now to save hemp in NC?

Who are the specific reps we need to blow up phone lines and emails for?

Are there active groups, petitions, or industry coalitions leading the charge that we can support?

Drop your knowledge and action items below. Let’s get loud before they pull the rug out from under us entirely. What's the game plan?

Hey folks, on my way from Montréal to Mexico City in December and I have an 8 hour layover in Charlotte on my way there. I've never been outside of Canada before so I want to take advantage of the layover to catch some American vibes without turning my wallet inside out. What do you recommend for someone to do in Charlotte without a car for just a day? I like a good chat and a good pint, history, culture, music, food. I don't like sports (including NASCAR lol).

Thanks!

A liiiiiiiitle embarrassed to be asking this, but cows are my favorite animal and I’d love admire/to pet one for my birthday.

Does anyone have any recommendations where I could do this? All I really know around here is lazy 5 ranch.

New to town already miss my dada home cooked meals bad ! Was told to go and ask here so here I am 😔 No problem driving far for food either !

Hello! My name is Jakob, and I'm currently enrolled in the GAT3 music studio recording academy. We've been tasked with seeking out Charlotte-based acts with a single or cover geared up to be recorded by me and my peers—completely free! Recording and tracking will take place over select Saturdays from a few weeks from now to late Nov/early Dec. If your band is interested, feel free to reach out either here or on my Instagram, @ jakornonthecob. Any genre will do! Thanks :)

Just moved to CLT and looking for hitting partner (rally or matches)! I’m between 2.5-3.0 rating started playing in April 2026. I’m in South end but willing to drive if you have preferred courts. Looking to make friends a long the way.

If anyone has advice for finding people to hit with at or near my rating let me know! Thank you!

A fan of kei trucks? O-kei then pull up!!! :)

Date: October 24 (Saturday)
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Location: TAOH Outdoor Gallery in NoDa

Featuring a live car painting, cars on display supplied by @hoogie_imports, kei truck coffee pop-up grand opening for @motionspecialtycoffee, matcha and Japanese treats supplied by @jyunni.

Come out to meet some new friends and tell your friends and their friends! Kei byeeee!

I recently moved to western NC from Wisconsin and I have high hopes of my Brewers making the World Series this year. Are there good baseball bars or anywhere people are going to watch the WS? Do people even care about baseball here?

EDIT: I never claimed Charlotte was western NC, I live on the edge of western NC and want to travel to Charlotte to watch, as it’s the nearest city. I didn’t know this would have people up in arms