The Express: Trump Plays 4D Chess, Everyone Else Stuck in 2D
If you love expensive groceries, bad foreign policy, and anti-vaxxers suddenly changing their tune, this one’s for you. Also, Mardi Gras is drowning. ⚡🌎
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From Smut to Shelf: Plaza Midwood’s New Bookstore Knows What You Want
Charlotte’s first romance-only bookstore, Trope Bookshop, has opened in Plaza Midwood, offering over 900 swoon-worthy titles. From mafia bad boys to hockey romance, there’s something for every reader—no literary snobbery allowed.
Charlotte Mercury Morning Briefing: Wildfires, Growth, and Local Gems
Stay informed, Charlotte! 🏡🔥 Wildfires rage in WNC, new businesses open, and city projects move forward. Get the latest buzz in today’s Mercury briefing! #WeAreCharlotte
Opinion | Your Showerhead is Lying to You
🚿 Your shower pressure is under attack. Weak streams, wasted water, and government overreach. Here’s why it’s all a scam.
Planet Parade, Economic Blackout, and Celebrities Launching into Space
Charlotte faces FAA disruptions, stalled federal firings, and a star-studded Oscars weekend. Plus, a rare planetary alignment! 🚀🎬✨
The Solar System Puts on a Rare Show Over Charlotte
🪐 A rare planet parade is lighting up the sky this Friday! Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus & Neptune will align in a celestial event you won’t see again until 2028. 🔭✨
The Deer of Tega Cay: A Problem, a Controversy, and a Solution on Four Legs
🏡 Tega Cay, SC, struggles with a booming deer population—until a culling program transforms the problem into a food source for the Catawba Nation. Discover how wildlife management meets food sovereignty. 🍽️ #Deer #WildlifeManagement
Forget TikTok—WikiTok Lets You Swipe Through Pure Knowledge
Ditch the algorithm and dive into a world of random Wikipedia articles. 🧠 WikiTok makes learning addictive, one swipe at a time. Try it free! 🎓🔍
MLS Takes a Risk With New Docuseries, Betting Big on the Apple TV Effect
MLS and Apple TV want a Formula 1-style boom with “Onside,” but can a docuseries really sell American soccer? ⚽📺 The numbers tell a different story.
Charlotte’s Biggest St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl Returns with Beer, Jerseys, and Chaos
🍀 Charlotte’s legendary St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl is back! Thousands, dozens of bars, exclusive jerseys, and beer specials—because March 15 was never meant for moderation. 🍻🎉