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20 episodesHere’s how to find Charlotte’s biggest, oldest trees
Charlotte is known for its abundance of trees. Where can you find the biggest, most storied ones in the city?
Here's where to take the best Charlotte skyline photos
Charlotte's skyline is a hit on Instagram. Where are the best spots for panoramic pictures of the city?
Here's a look inside Charlotte's food truck scene
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...
When it comes to Major League Baseball in Charlotte, if you build it will they come?
Charlotte has quite a few professional sports teams. Of course, there’s the NFL team the Carolina Panthers and the NBA team the Charlotte Ho...
Answers to your electric vehicle questions — part 2
You’ve probably seen those electric vehicle charging stations outside grocery stores and other businesses. How do they work? And what kind o...
Answers to your electric vehicle questions
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 o...
How many Charlotteans are native?
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 Cit...
Queens University of Charlotte is rumored to be haunted. Here's what we found out.
Queens University in Charlotte is rumored to be a major site of paranormal activity. Is there any truth to these ghost stories?
How can you avoid hitting back-to-back red lights in Charlotte?
When you’re driving, nothing is more annoying than a string of red traffic lights. Why are some Charlotte traffic signals so poorly timed? A...
Why Do Sidewalks End? Examining Charlotte's Sidewalks To Nowhere
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 are Charlotte's streetlights turning purple?
Some of the Charlotte region’s streetlights are mysteriously changing color. We illuminate why — and how — some people are seeing purple.
Is Anyone Really Fooled By Those Cell Tower Trees In Charlotte?
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 li...
Who Coordinates The Lights On Charlotte's Skyscrapers?
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 colo...
What's At The Top Of Charlotte's Bank Of America Tower?
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...
Why Are There Seagulls In Charlotte?
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 s...
Have You Ever Wondered How Charlotte Neighborhoods Got Their Names?
WFAE listener Summer Cook wrote to FAQ City wondering where all of Charlotte's neighborhood names came from. For example, who is Elizabeth?...
In Charlotte, Is It Sugaw Creek Or Sugar Creek?
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...
FAQ City: Where Are Charlotte's Revolutionary War-Era Buildings?
Last month, Charlotte celebrated what’s known as “Meck Dec Day," the annual holiday in honor of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence....
FAQ City: Why Is Disc Golf So Popular In Charlotte?
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 wo...