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Jack VanderToll

City Editor, CLTtoday

Jack lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. Since graduating college, Jack has worked in local television news. He was most recently a television producer for the local CBS station, WBTV News. Outside of work, Jack enjoys photography, writing, hiking, playing tennis, movies, and being with friends.

A stretch of road in Charlotte is covered in white dusting of snow.
Live
2024-2025 winter weather trends for Charlotte
Prepare for winter weather with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
December 19, 2024
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Two ladies taping up boxes smiling
Work
25+ volunteer opportunities in and around Charlotte
There are ample opportunities to volunteer and give back to the Queen City community year-round.
December 17, 2024
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Volunteers in a warehouse work in a construction site where tiny homes are being built.
Volunteer
Rush to complete tiny homes for families before Christmas
Lowe’s joins a large-scale volunteer effort to construct and deliver tiny homes to Western North Carolina families during the holiday season.
December 13, 2024
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A dusting of snow covers the roads and hills adjacent to the Uptown Charlotte skyline.
Weather
The history of snow in Charlotte
Bundle up for a story on the biggest snow storms to chill the Queen City.
December 13, 2024
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A row of Christmas trees line an outdoor market.
Small Business
Shop six Charlotte markets selling Christmas trees
There are plenty of options around the Queen City to find the perfect Christmas tree, garland, or wreath.
December 11, 2024
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Business leaders speak in front of a panel with Ballantyne visible in the background.
Business
South Charlotte leaders discuss city’s business future
Topics discussed included change in the city’s rapidly growing job market + importance of returning to the office.
December 9, 2024
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A plate of curry chicken and spices is placed on a table.
Restaurants
Look for these new restaurants in 2025
These upcoming restaurants will provide a tasty flare to every dish in the Queen City.
December 9, 2024
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Tennis stars Sloane Stephens and Madison Keys serve tennis balls on a tennis court.
Sports
Charlotte Invitational brings wave of tennis hype to the Queen City
Some of the biggest names in tennis arrive in Charlotte to compete and share love for the sport.
December 5, 2024
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People eat on covered benches in an outdoor courtyard lines with trees and umbrellas.
Food
Grab food and stay a while at Optimist Hall
Charlotte’s first food hall offers a wide variety of tasty options + space for community that leaves guests coming back.
December 5, 2024
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An artist's rendering of the interior of a movie theater.
Theater
Catch a movie in Independent Picture House’s new auditorium
The nonprofit cinema hopes to build a larger audience welcoming local filmmakers and movie lovers.
December 3, 2024
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Large crowds of travelers funnel through Terminal B of Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Airports and Transportation
Charlotte Douglas International Airport braces for record Thanksgiving travel
More than one million travelers are expected to fly out of Charlotte from Thursday, Nov. 21 to Monday, Dec. 2 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
November 21, 2024
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Rows of crops are planted beneath a massive plastic tent.
Business
Preserving the future of Carolina farmers
The Conservation Fund’s Carolina Farms Fund announced First Farm Project to expand the presence of farming in the Charlotte region.
November 19, 2024
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An artist rendering of a multifamily apartment complex with a vibrant community.
Development
The River District aims to balance city life and conserving nature
Real estate developer Crescent Communities teams with conservancies and wildlife groups to preserve the River District’s natural beauty.
November 15, 2024
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A woman takes a photo with her phone carrying a purse next to a luxury car.
Events
Kicks for Kids promises handbags, heels, and horsepower
The Charlotte Auto Show and the Isabella Santos Foundation are combining luxury fashion and high-performance vehicles for a worthy cause.
November 15, 2024
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Charlotte Hornets players distribute food bags to guests across a table inside Spectrum Center.
Events
Hornets and Food Lion team up to feed local families for Thanksgiving
The 14th annual Cornucopia initiative aims to provide 1,000 Charlotte-area families with Thanksgiving meals.
November 13, 2024
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A map of Charlotte with red pins at distinguished locations.
Culture
Which locations around Charlotte deserve a historical marker?
Historical markers are physical signs, plaques, and statues that commemorate a significant place or event. Where would you like to see a historical marker around Charlotte?
November 13, 2024
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A dining room decorated with Christmas decor, packed with several lighted Christmas trees and a set dinner table.
Events
The Southern Christmas Show returns to Charlotte
Shop from 400+ vendors for gifts, treats, and holiday décor in North America’s largest holiday show.
November 11, 2024
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Dr. Jane Goodall peers out into the forest while wearing a pair of binoculars.
Events
Discovery Place Science to open exhibition honoring Dr. Jane Goodall
“Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall” takes guests through a journey Dr. Goodall’s life and legacy while working in Africa.
November 11, 2024
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A wintry background with snowflakes that reads "CLTtoday's 2024 Gift Guide."
Culture
CLTtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
November 8, 2024
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A packed Spectrum Center watch women's basketball on the court.
Basketball
Spectrum Center to become electric during Ally Tipoff doubleheader
The women’s basketball tournament will feature powerhouse South Carolina vs. NC State.
November 7, 2024
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A Dream Center volunteer hugs a child near a picnic table where kids are playing with legos.
Nonprofits
Charlotte Mecklenburg Dream Center celebrates a decade serving the Queen City
The local nonprofit is hoping to raise $100,000 to sustain its outreach efforts.
November 7, 2024
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Downtown Boone in the winter season with Christmas decorations hanging from the street lights.
Play
Hit the road: Where to go in Boone, NC
As you hit the road to the mountains this fall and winter, things may look a little different. However, the Town of Boone says it is welcoming visitors as the community recovers from Hurricane Helene.
November 5, 2024
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A sign showing support for the Elizabeth Historic District in front of a white fence and home in the Elizabeth neighborhood.
Elections
Breaking down Charlotte’s vote on city bonds
Voters have spoken on the future of housing, transportation, and neighborhood improvements in the Queen City.
November 5, 2024
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A Eurasian owl stares intently at the camera from inside its enclosure.
Travel and Outdoors
Carolina Raptor Center seeks to protect birds of prey
The educational center serves as a rehabilitation hub for native raptors and local beacon for conservation.
November 1, 2024
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A lit yet rundown interior of a vacant theatre space.
City
Touring paranormal destinations in Charlotte
From historical cemeteries to haunted hotels, stories of paranormal activity abound across the Queen City.
October 30, 2024
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A large crowd of travelers pack the main walkway at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Airports and Transportation
Charlotte ranks high as business travel destination
Travel companies report the Queen City has experienced the largest year-over-year growth of all major US cities for business travel.
October 28, 2024
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A couple rides two e-bikes through Romare Bearden Park in Uptown Charlotte.
City
Charlotte Joy Rides to end bike share program
The bike share system will end in December before transitioning to a new, dockless system in 2025.
October 28, 2024
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An exterior shot of the Spectrum Center in Uptown on a clear day.
Basketball
New season brings new experiences for Hornets fans
Guests can expect an elevated viewing experience, new entry options, and new bag policy for events at the Spectrum Center.
October 24, 2024
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A panoramic view of a forested mountains under heavy cloud cover.
Nonprofits
Get to know the Pisgah Conservancy over a round of drinks
The nonprofit is hosting a public meeting event at Birdsong Brewing to raise attention and preserve NC’s Pisgah National Forest.
October 24, 2024
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A squadron of eight fighter planes fly in formation in the sky.
Events
2024 Warbirds Over Monroe Air Show to take flight
Spectators can expect World War II-era planes in the annual display + tributes to the men and women of the US Armed Forces during Veterans Day weekend.
October 22, 2024
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