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By Artie Beaty, About.com Guide

Monthly Calendar of Festivals in Charlotte Created: Monday, July 16, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
From Queen's Feast (Charlotte Restaurant Week) in January to Christmas festivals in December, the Charlotte festival calendar is packed with diverse celebrations. Check out a month by month breakdo...
How to Apply for Food Stamp Benefits (FNS) in North Carolina Created: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Everything you need to apply for food stamps in North Carolina, including how much you will get and how soon.
How to Get A Marriage License in North Carolina Created: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Information on how to get a North Carolina marriage license, including fees, applications and restrictions.
North Carolina Fun Facts Created: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
From state symbols to "famous firsts" to state history, here's everything you ever wanted to know about North Carolina.
How to Apply for Unemployment Benefits in North Carolina Created: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Looking to apply for unemployment benefits in North Carolina? Here's what you'll need to know.
North Carolina Unemployment Stories Created: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Share your stories and tips about the process of applying for North Carolina unemployment benefits.
Discounts on Carowinds Tickets Created: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Looking for discounts on Carowinds tickets? The parks offers plenty of ways to save monry on admission.
2013 Free and Cheap Summer Movies Created: Monday, June 13, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013
A complete list of free summer movies for kids around Charlotte for summer 2013.
2013 Speed Street Festival Created: Thursday, May 17, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
The Speed Street 600 Festival takes place in Uptown Charlotte for three days prior to NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600. 2013 will be the 19th edition of the festival, and it gets bigger each year. For this o...
2013 Uptown Charlotte Jazz Fest Created: Thursday, May 16, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
The Uptown Charlotte Jazz Festival returns in 2013 for its 4th year. Here's everything you'll need to know about this year's event.
Charlotte Shakespeare Festival 2013 Created: Friday, July 13, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
The Charlotte Shakespeare Festival a twice-yearly free event dedicated to the performing of the works of the greatest playwright of all time. With "Shakespeare on the Green" in the summer and "Shak...
Themed 5K and 10K Running Races in Charlotte Created: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
The "adventure run" scene has exploded recently - from mud runs to zombie runs to color runs. Here are all the wildest themed 5K and 10K races headed to Charlotte.
May Events in Charlotte Created: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Looking for something to do in Charlotte for the month of May? From sports to concerts to shows, here's everything happening around town for May 2013.
Fish Species of Lake Lure Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Wondering what kind of fish can be found in Lake Lure? A number of species call the lake home. Find out more about them here.
Real Life Locations of Towns in Jan Karon's Mitford Series Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Wondering about the town of Mitford, North Carolina? Unfortunately, it exists only on the pages of Kan Karon's books. But Mitford and it's neighboring towns were inspired by real life locations. Fi...
How to Get A North Carolina Fishing License Created: Monday, April 01, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Looking for information on how to get your fishing license in North Carolina? Here's everything you'll need to know.
Fish Species of Lake Wylie Created: Monday, April 29, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
Wondering what kind of fish are native to Lake Wylie? Several species of fish call the lake home. Find out more about them here.
Fish Species of Lake Norman - What Kind of Fish Are in Lake Norman? Created: Friday, March 01, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
Many different species of fish inhabit Lake Norman. Find out more about the lake's residents here.
Schools in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Created: Monday, February 25, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Wondering what schools make up the CIAA conference? Find out each school's location, enrollment, foundation date and mascot here.
2013 Charlotte World Parade and Festival Created: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 09, 2013
The Charlotte World Parade and Festival is designed to showcase and celebrate culture from around the world. 2013 marks the second edition of this annual event. Find out everything you need to know...
2012 Fortune 500 Companies in Charlotte Created: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Several companies in Charlotte rank among some of the nation's largest businesses on Fortune magazines annual "Fortune 500" list. What are Charlotte's biggest companies? Find out here.
2013 Charlotte Dragon Boat Race and Asian Festival Created: Thursday, June 28, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 09, 2013
From authentic food to Asian goods and groceries to cultural exhibits to martial arts and live music, the Charlotte Dragon Boat and Asian festival celebrates all things Asian.
What is Charlotte's Plant Zone? Created: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 Updated: Friday, April 05, 2013
If you're planting in Charlotte, you'll need to take into account our USDA Plant Hardiness Zone and Sunset Climate Zone. Find out what our are and what exactly that means here.
2013 Food Lion AutoFair Created: Monday, August 22, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Billed as "The World's Largest Automotive Extravaganza," the Food Lion AutoFair is held twice a year at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The event attracts more than 100,000 visitors, and features over 60...
Hotels Near Carowinds Amusement Park Created: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 Updated: Friday, March 29, 2013
Looking for a place to stay near Carowinds amusement park, the Thrill Capital of the Southeast? Find the closest hotels to Carowinds here.
2013 Readers' Choice Awards Created: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Updated: Friday, March 29, 2013
Find out who took home the title of "The Best Gym or Fitness Club in Charlotte" in our 2013 About.com Charlotte Readers' Choice Awards.
2013 Readers' Choice Awards Created: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Updated: Friday, March 29, 2013
Find out who took home the title of "The Best Place for a Manicure or Pedicure in Charlotte" in the 2013 Readers' Choice Awards.
2013 Readers' Choice Awards Created: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Find out who took home the title of "The Best Chicken Wings in Charlotte" in our 2013 About.com Charlotte Readers' Choice Awards.
2013 Readers' Choice Awards for Charlotte, North Carolina Created: Friday, January 11, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013
The 2013 About.com Charlotte Readers’ Choice Awards will showcase some of the best places, businesses, things to do and events in the Queen City. Nominations will be accepted starting January...
2013 Readers' Choice Awards Created: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Find out who took home the title of "The Best Coffee in Charlotte" in our 2013 About.com Charlotte Readers' Choice Awards.
Easter 2013 Events in Charlotte Created: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Looking for Easter egg hunts in Charlotte? There are plenty this year! From an underwater egg hunt to eggs being dropped from a helicopter to more traditional hunts, check out all of Charlotte's eg...
Zip Codes for Charlotte Neighborhoods Created: Thursday, March 21, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Looking for a list of Charlotte, NC Zip Codes? Here's a list alphabetized by neighborhood.