20th Century Fox Is Now Filming in Charlotte’s Dilworth Neighborhood

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20th Century Fox Is Now Filming in Charlotte’s Dilworth Neighborhood

Yesterday morning local Charlotte resident Matt K. Clum noticed some unique signs near Uptown Charlotte that were pointing toward the Dilworth Neighborhood.

He followed the signs and a couple white vans, and ended up walking on set of a 20th Century Fox production (and he grabs some free snacks while on set).

His discovery starts at 1 minute and 44 seconds into the video:

After doing some more investigating, Charlotte Stories was able to discover that the set Matt stumbled on was that of a new Fox TV series called “Shots Fired”, which has been filming in several locations throughout the Charlotte region, including; Fort Mill, Salisbury, and now Dilworth.

They’re now looking for new extras, so if you want to be on camera you can follow the show coordinator’s Facebook Page here.

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AvidXchange’s New Headquarters Will Add Hundreds of New Jobs To Our City

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AvidXchange’s New Headquarters Will Add Hundreds of New Jobs To Our City

avidxchange-music-factory-headquartersAvidXchange recently acquired all the naming rights to the former NC Music Factory. Now, it’s not only changing the name of the complex, but also building 2 massive new headquarters buildings and hiring an additional 600 workers (on top of the 500 that they currently employ).

The new headquarters are now being constructed on the only Music Factory’s parking lots. The first 200,000 square foot six-story building will be finished by April of 2017 (according to the company). In the meantime, they will be operating out of the building right next to the old parking lots and the old Mattes Dinner.

AvidXchange Music Factory2AvidXchange is a payment software company and they said that they want to control the branding of the Music Factory (a mix of bars, restaurants, and music venues) to try to attract a younger, hipper workforce – taking cues from some of the developments in Silicon Valley.

The companies expansion is being aided by roughly $7.5 million in state tax incentives, and $1.1 million from the city of Charlotte.

What do you think of the new AvidXchange Music Factory?

 

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Food Truck Festivals Coming To Rock Hill’s Fountain Park

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Food Truck Festivals Coming To Rock Hill’s Fountain Park

Fountain1blursmallRock Hill’s massive Food Truck Festival is about to return to Fountain Park.

At least 30 food trucks, along with live music and plenty of other vendors will be coming to downtown Rock hill from 6 to 10 p.m. on the third Friday of every month starting next month.

The event will be much bigger than last year, but unlike last year, the fountain won’t be in play, at least for most of the Summer. The fountain was closed earlier this month to undergo hundreds of thousands in dollars of major repairs.

For more info you can visit the organizer’s Facebook page here.

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Open Streets 704 Is About To Shut Down North Davidson Street To All Vehicles

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Open Streets 704 Is About To Shut Down North Davidson Street To All Vehicles

Charlotte is about to join over 100 other cities in launching an “Open Streets” program.

The first Open Streets 704 event is about to shut down several streets this coming Sunday (May 1) from noon to 4 p.m.

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The route will start on 7th Street in Uptown, then head over to First Ward Park, north on Brevard Street, right on Belmont Avenue, then onto North Davidson Street all the way up to 35th Street.

The event was initially sponsored by a sizable grant from the Knight Foundation and organized through a sponsorship between the Mecklenburg County Government, City of Charlotte Department of Transportation, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, and the Mecklenburg County Health Department.

There will be tons of food trucks, arts and crafts events, wellness and fitness activities and events, and you can even organize your own activity.

Questions and Answers;

How much does Open Streets 704 cost?

It’s free! Well, unless you want to buy food, drinks, souvenirs, or anything else from participating vendors and businesses.

Can I Still Drive My Car Down The Open Streets 704 Route?

No, only emergency vehicles (and extremely limited pass-throughs) will be allowed down N. Brevard St., Parkwood Ave., and N. Davidson St. along the Open Streets route this coming Sunday from noon-4pm.

Can I Volunteer For Open Streets 704?

Absolutely! If you or your business wants to volunteer or participate with Open Streets 704, you can contact Volunteer Services at VolunteerServices@mecklenburgcountync.gov

Who Can I Call if I Have Questions or Concerns?

Free free to call CharMeck at 311.

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Driver In Concord Made History This Past Weekend At The ZMax Dragway

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Driver In Concord Made History This Past Weekend At The ZMax Dragway

brittany force concord ncPrior to last night’s even, no woman in history had ever one a four-wide drag race. Brittany Force is now officially the first woman in history to win a race after coming in first place in Sunday’s seventh-annual NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at the zMax Dragway.

“It’s just all surreal, it’s big enough that we won, but to do it at the four-wide wasn’t easy for me. This was a struggle, and I didn’t even sleep last night.” Brittany commented about being the first woman to win the event.

Her dragster clocked an astounding 3.764-second time, topping out at 319.98 mph. Two-time and defending Top Fuel champion Antron Brown finished second, Doug Kalitta finished third, and Clay Millican fourth.

She will be traveling down to Houston this weekend for the SpringNationals, and she is now also holds the top spot in the Top Fuel standings, 63 markers ahead of Brown.

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Hornets Win Their Second Playoff Game To Tie Miami 2-2

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Hornets Win Their Second Playoff Game To Tie Miami 2-2

hornets tie miami heat in playoffsThe Charlotte Hornets just crushed the Miami Heat in their fourth playoff game with a final score of 85 – 89.

They just landed their second straight playoff win to send the series back to Miami tied 2-2.

Charlotte had a nine-point lead when they went into the locker room at half-time. The Hornets continued their domination into the second half – going on an extended 36-8 run. They were even up by 18 at one one point in the game.

The series will now head back to Miami for a fifth game on Wednesday with a scheduled start time of 8:00 p.m.

 

 

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Cam Newton Has Just Started Hosting A New TV Show

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Cam Newton Has Just Started Hosting A New TV Show

cam newton tv showCam Newton has just started hosting a new Nickelodeon show called ”I Wanna Be” that will feature Newton taking children to help their dreams come true. There will be 20 episodes in all.

The NFL MVP winner, and arguably the best QB in the league, will serve as executive producer of the television series during his off-season.

Cam commented that he wants to create a positive message for the next generation.

“It’s really unbelievable, you know I’m a kid at heart, we all know that – but yet, I think nowadays days, so much is really said about reality TV. After knowing so many people that are actually there, I didn’t necessarily want to go that route.” Cam recently commented.

“I love giving back and just seeing their faces and the energy they give off, which is reciprocated because I’m enjoying that as well,” he said.

The show will feature Cam stepping into the lives of different children and taking them on journeys that will push them toward fulfilling their dreams.

Cam Newton is a true inspiration to us all!

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In Response To Prince’s Death, Charlotte AMC Theaters Will Be Airing ‘Purple Rain’

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In Response To Prince’s Death, Charlotte AMC Theaters Will Be Airing ‘Purple Rain’

prince-purple-rain1“Purple Rain,” an iconic 1984 film starring late singer Prince will now be played in AMC and Carmike theaters near you.

The film offers a dramatic insight into the Kid’s (Prince) life of turbulence and spontaneity. Using music to cope with his inner and outer struggles, the Kid finds himself balancing life’s ups and downs.

According to Variety, “AMC, the nation’s largest theater chain, is teaming with Warner Bros. to screen “Purple Rain” in 87 AMC locations this Saturday, April 22, through Thursday, April 27.”

This past Thursday, Prince, 57, was found dead at his Paisley Park Home.

For local show times, please check out AMC’s Carolina Pavilion 22 homepage at: https://www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/charlotte/amc-carolina-pavilion-22

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The Charlotte Hornets Just Won Their First Playoff Victory

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The Charlotte Hornets Just Won Their First Playoff Victory

hornets game win first playoff victorySince the NBA returned to Charlotte in 2004, the Bobcats, then the Hornets racked up a win-less 0-10 postseason record…until tonight!

The Charlotte Hornets just won their first post season game against the Miami Heat to bring them to 1-2 in the series.

Jeremy Lin had 18 points, while 7-footer Frank Kaminsky scored 15 points, most of which came during an 18-0 run in the third quarter. The Hornets beat the Heat 96-80 to break their 12-game playoff losing streak and earn their first postseason victory in over 14 years.

Game 4 of the Hornets/Heat series is now set for Monday night, and although tonight’s victory is historic, they still have a lot of work ahead of them.

“This isn’t about winning one playoff game, it’s about winning a playoff series, this gives us a chance.” Coach Steve Clifford said after tonight’s game.

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Davidson’s Own Home Decor Store Was Just Featured on HGTV

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Davidson’s Own Home Decor Store Was Just Featured on HGTV

Rumor Mill Market on HGTVDavidson is getting even more national exposure as local decorator hot spot The Rumor Mill Market was recently featured on HGTV’s hit show “Tiny House Big Living”.

The shop was highlighted during an episode of HGTV’s new series about the new tiny house trend. Jenn Baxter, a tiny house owner in Troutman was filmed in the shop picking out new items to add some rustic flare to her tiny home.

The one-of-a-kind furniture and home décor store constantly sees new and unique customers and visitors come in, but the entire film crew from HGTV was certainly a first for owners Scot and Janie Slusarick.

rumor mill marketOver the years they have established a steady stream of professional customers, from home builders to interior designers, so they are very familiar with helping new visitors find the perfect items.

They commented on their Facebook page that they opened the store for 6 hours on Sunday to allow the film crew and Jenn Baxter plenty of time to not only find the perfect items, but also film the perfect shots.

Jenn ended up buuying a custom sign for her house which read “Sweet Caroline,” some pillows, and a T-shirt made from recycled materials.

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