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"FAQ City" is an online, broadcast and podcast series that invites the community to help shape our news coverage. Send us your question, and we may answer it on an upcoming episode. Claire Donnelly is the new host of "FAQ City." The series was previously hosted by Nick de la Canal and Alexandra Watts.What do you wonder about Charlotte, its people and culture? Click here to submit your question or complete the form below! We might just answer it on an upcoming episode of FAQ City.
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We're taking a hiatus. (But we'll be back!) from 2022-03-10T09:17:20
FAQ City is taking a break until June to work on a brand-new season full of colorful and exciting episodes based on questions from you, our listeners.
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Here’s how to find Charlotte’s biggest, oldest trees from 2022-02-08T02:50
Charlotte is known for its abundance of trees. Where can you find the biggest, most storied ones in the city?
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Here's where to take the best Charlotte skyline photos from 2022-01-25T02:39
Charlotte's skyline is a hit on Instagram. Where are the best spots for panoramic pictures of the city?
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Here's a look inside Charlotte's food truck scene from 2022-01-11T14:59:55
Charlotte has at least 125 different food trucks serving a wide variety of cuisine. What's it like to run a food truck? And how can you find the food trucks closest to you?
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When it comes to Major League Baseball in Charlotte, if you build it will they come? from 2021-12-14T05:45
Charlotte has quite a few professional sports teams. Of course, there’s the NFL team the Carolina Panthers and the NBA team the Charlotte Hornets. Soon there will also be a Major League Soccer team...
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Answers to your electric vehicle questions — part 2 from 2021-12-01T01:06
You’ve probably seen those electric vehicle charging stations outside grocery stores and other businesses. How do they work? And what kind of insurance do you need for EVs? FAQ City powers through ...
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Answers to your electric vehicle questions from 2021-11-16T01:30
We’ve all heard of Tesla. What are some other electric vehicle options? How much do they cost? Can you buy used? FAQ City charges into all of your questions about electric cars.
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How many Charlotteans are native? from 2021-11-02T16:05:04
Charlotte seems to be made up of a lot of transplants, or people who moved here from other parts of the country or world. How many Queen City residents were actually born and raised in Charlotte?
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Queens University of Charlotte is rumored to be haunted. Here's what we found out. from 2021-10-19T01:24
Queens University in Charlotte is rumored to be a major site of paranormal activity. Is there any truth to these ghost stories?
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How can you avoid hitting back-to-back red lights in Charlotte? from 2021-10-05T00:05
When you’re driving, nothing is more annoying than a string of red traffic lights. Why are some Charlotte traffic signals so poorly timed? And is there anything you can do about it?
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Why Do Sidewalks End? Examining Charlotte's Sidewalks To Nowhere from 2021-09-21T00:05
Why do some sidewalks in the Charlotte region come to an abrupt end? This special rebroadcast of an FAQ City episode tells you some reasons why.
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Why are Charlotte's streetlights turning purple? from 2021-09-07T01:54
Some of the Charlotte region’s streetlights are mysteriously changing color. We illuminate why — and how — some people are seeing purple.
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Why are Charlotte's streetlights turning purple? from 2021-09-07T01:54
Some of the Charlotte region’s streetlights are mysteriously changing color. We illuminate why — and how — some people are seeing purple.
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Is Anyone Really Fooled By Those Cell Tower Trees In Charlotte? from 2021-08-24T01:28
There's something awfully suspicious about that pine tree off the side of Interstate 485 in Charlotte. What is it? And why are there more like it?
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Who Coordinates The Lights On Charlotte's Skyscrapers? from 2021-08-10T13:41:35
If you’ve ever looked at the Charlotte skyline at night, you might have noticed that sometimes all of the buildings are lit up the same color. Who's in charge of deciding when and how the buildings...
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What's At The Top Of Charlotte's Bank Of America Tower? from 2021-07-27T01:21:54
The 60th floor of the Bank of America Corporate Center is a mysterious, mythical place. At nearly 776 feet above the ground, it's one of the highest spots a person can visit in Charlotte. What's up...
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Why Are There Seagulls In Charlotte? from 2021-07-13T01:09:27
It's summer, and lots of us are headed to the beach to play in the sand and see the marine wildlife. But some of our listeners say they've seen what they think are coastal creatures right here in C...
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Have You Ever Wondered How Charlotte Neighborhoods Got Their Names? from 2021-06-29T04:00:56
WFAE listener Summer Cook wrote to FAQ City wondering where all of Charlotte's neighborhood names came from. For example, who is Elizabeth? Or Cherry? What about Dilworth?
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In Charlotte, Is It Sugaw Creek Or Sugar Creek? from 2021-06-15T06:00
The spelling and pronunciation of Little Sugar Creek, which flows into Sugar Creek (or is it Sugaw Creek?) have been a source of debate for well over 200 years. Which is right?
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FAQ City: Where Are Charlotte's Revolutionary War-Era Buildings? from 2021-06-02T00:48:43
Last month, Charlotte celebrated what’s known as “Meck Dec Day," the annual holiday in honor of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. On May 20, 1775 — more than a full year before the Unite...
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FAQ City: Why Is Disc Golf So Popular In Charlotte? from 2021-05-19T15:15:09
Charlotte is one of the top destinations for disc golf players, and the sport continues to grow as people across the Queen City — and the world — are playing.
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FAQ City: What's The Deal With All Those Large Rocks Outside Charlotte Schools? from 2021-05-04T09:46:28
If you travel past schools in Charlotte, you’ve seen the giant decorated rocks outside. But why, exactly, are they there?
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FAQ City: What Do The Bike Route Signs Around Charlotte Mean? from 2021-04-20T14:35:07
At a time when bicycling is on the rise because of the pandemic, find out the history and future of lanes, routes and cycling infrastructure in the Queen City.
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FAQ City: Why Was 1910 An Important Year To Charlotte? from 2021-04-06T10:15:10
On the latest FAQ City, take a trip back to an important year in Charlotte’s history — 1910.
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FAQ City: Who Is Sharon, And Why Are So Many Streets Named After Her? from 2021-03-23T09:42:31
Sharon Road, Sharon Lane, Sharon Amity, Sharon Woods Lane, Sharon Township Lane, Sharon Avenue, Sharon Chase Drive, and ... well you get the point. With so many roads named after her, it's no wonde...
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FAQ City: What Is The Oldest Restaurant In Charlotte? from 2021-03-09T19:50:57
There are some restaurants from years past that are part of the city's past, present and, hopefully, future.
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FAQ City: What Happened To Grier Heights? from 2021-02-23T19:49:16
Grier Heights, a historic Black neighborhood in Charlotte, has changed throughout the years. The community is now starting a new chapter of giving back, while remembering its strong history.
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FAQ City: Fit For A Queen from 2021-02-09T21:57:35
The name "the Queen City," the crowns on everything from street signs to trash cans — there are just some common things associated with Charlotte. We look into why these things represent Charlotte ...
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FAQ City: Why Are Many African Americans Reluctant To Get The COVID-19 Vaccine? from 2021-01-27T05:30:43
In November, The Pew Research Center found that 42% of African Americans would take the COVID-19 vaccine — the lowest among any other racial and ethnic group. Davida Jackson of Charlotte wanted to ...
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FAQ City: Caps On Or Caps Off? Your Recycling Questions Answered from 2021-01-12T00:15:05
We get it: Recycling can be confusing. Do you keep the bottle caps on plastic water bottles or take them off? Should you break down cardboard boxes before putting them in the bin? What about office...
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FAQ City: Where Are Charlotte’s Biggest Trees? from 2020-12-29T06:00:21
Charlotte is known for its abundance of trees. Where can you find the biggest, oldest ones in the city?
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FAQ City: Your COVID-19 Vaccine Questions Answered from 2020-12-16T15:26:42
Across North Carolina, health care workers are rolling up their sleeves to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The first shipments of vaccine doses arrived at hospitals this week after being developed and ap...
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The Best Spots For Charlotte Skyline Photos from 2020-12-02T02:33:42
Charlotte’s skyline is a hit on Instagram. Where are the best spots to get panoramic pictures of the city?
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How Can You Request To Have A Charlotte Street Renamed? from 2020-11-17T06:06:31
Lately, there’s been a lot of focus on whose names are in history books and on monuments, streets and buildings, especially after the recent protests over racial injustice. So how can you request t...
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Shhhh! Where Is The Quietest Spot In Mecklenburg County? from 2020-11-03T04:24:27
It’s been a noisy election season. You might be looking for some peace and quiet—a place to get away for a few calm moments amid all of the Election Day news. Or you may just want an escape from th...
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Why Do CMS High Schools Start So Early? from 2020-10-20T06:00:03
School looks different for most students these days because of the coronavirus pandemic. But whether classes are in person or online, a lot of Charlotte-area high schools start very early in the mo...
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Inside Charlotte’s Food Truck Scene from 2020-10-07T17:16:47
Carolyn Osberger's desire to support Black-owned businesses lead her to food trucks. Charlotte has at least 125 food trucks and they serve all kinds of cuisine: dumplings, tacos, barbecue, empanada...
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FAQ City: Fact Or Fiction? Local Legend Says Concord, NC, Is Built Atop Volcano from 2020-09-08T06:08
Editor's note: A version of this story was originally published in January 2020.
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FAQ City: What Questions Do You Have About Hurricane Season? from 2020-08-25T01:02:03
It’s hurricane season in the Atlantic, and scientists say this year could be one of the busiest on record. We’ve already had a record number of named storms -- from Arthur to Marco -- and at least ...
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FAQ City: Who Coordinates The Lights On Charlotte's Skyscrapers? from 2020-08-11T00:25
If you’ve ever looked at the Charlotte skyline at night, you might have noticed that sometimes all of the buildings are lit up the same color — all red for Valentine’s Day or all blue for a Panther...
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FAQ City: Your Questions About Protesting And Policing Answered from 2020-07-28T03:03:03
It’s been about two months since protests first erupted in Charlotte over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Here, across the U.S. and the world, people took to the streets to demon...
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FAQ City: Your Questions About Schools And Coronavirus Answered from 2020-07-11T14:25:19
Schools in Charlotte and across North Carolina have been closed since mid-March because of the coronavirus. Online classes became the new norm. Many in-person graduations, sporting events and proms...
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FAQ City: Your Questions About NC's Mask Requirement, Answered from 2020-06-27T16:20:23
People in North Carolina are now required to wear face masks in many public places. It’s part of an executive order issued by Gov. Roy Cooper that takes effect at 5 p.m. Friday, June 26. When and w...
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FAQ City: What Happened To Charlotte's Earle Village? from 2020-06-16T06:01
Few Charlotteans may remember Earle Village, the public housing community built in First Ward just outside uptown. It was a bustling community that stretched from 6th Street to 10th Street, roughly...
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FAQ City: How Are You Feeling? from 2020-06-02T02:24:33
This weekend... this week... this month... has been a lot.
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FAQ City: Your Questions About North Carolina's Reopening Answered from 2020-05-19T03:02:03
Gov. Roy Cooper has begun gradually reopening North Carolina in a series of three phases. If you're not sure what to expect under each of those three phases, don't worry! You're not alone. Lots of ...
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FAQ City: The Story Behind Charlotte's Gold Man Statue from 2020-05-05T05:03:03
For decades, a four-foot gold statue has stood at the intersection of Queens and Providence roads in Charlotte, his right index finger extended. Sometimes he's dressed up for sporting events or wed...
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