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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 restaurant titled "Pizza Peel" stands with an outdoor patio along a busy road.
Food
Pizza Peel Plaza Midwood is closing its doors
A Charlotte-based restaurant will soon occupy the well-known pizza spot on Central Avenue.
May 8, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A road is heavily flooded with waters with trees in the background.
Weather
How to prepare for hurricane season
Mecklenburg County leaders urge vigilance ahead of a potentially active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.
May 8, 2024
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Golfer Wyndham Clark is smiling while holding a trophy with people applauding in the background.
Sports
The Wells Fargo Championship tees off in Charlotte
Tee off with tickets to see some of the best golfers in the world to the Queen City.
May 6, 2024
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A artist's colored map rendering of buildings and retail complexes in proximity to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Development
A glimpse into CLT’s potential “Destination District”
Proposals offer a “a world-class front door for a world-class airport.”
May 2, 2024
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People gather and work in desks and chairs in an open area space.
Business
24/7 work clubs are coming to Charlotte
Two neighborhood work clubs are opening soon in the Queen City.
May 2, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A photo of a street in Charlotte with cars, light poles and electric towers in the foreground with skyscrapers in the background.
Live
How Charlotte’s streets got their names
Charlotte has 250+ years of history. In this guide, we’re diving into the city’s oldest streets and how they got their names.
May 1, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A view of Uptown Charlotte's tall buildings, two apartment complexes and Bank of America Stadium from a high-rise in South End.
Play
Plan Ahead: Summer events happening around Charlotte
Make the most of the warm weather with this list of the best local events and activities happening this summer.
April 30, 2024
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Maria Delgado
A cheese pizza fills the plate of a bar top inside a restaurant.
Live
A guide to Charlotte’s pizza scene
Enjoy a slice of the Queen City’s must-try pizza shops
April 30, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
The reflection of the Uptown Charlotte skyline is seen in the water of a pond surrounded by trees.
Live
Charlotte’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these Charlotte landmarks our Hollywood signs.
April 30, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
Fans watch the Carolina Panthers play at Bank of America Stadium
Football
Panthers pound the 2024 NFL Draft
Plus, a Charlotte native gets picked early in the first round.
April 28, 2024
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Racehorses and their jockeys race around the first turn of Churchill Downs at the Kentucky Derby.
Events
The Queen City celebrates the Kentucky Derby
Charlotte is getting ready to watch the Kentucky Derby in style.
April 26, 2024
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A chef tends to meet grilling in the kitchen of a restaurant.
Food
Savor traditional Japanese cuisine in Charlotte
This SouthPark restaurant practices the oldest form of Japanese cooking.
April 24, 2024
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A colored map of Mecklenburg county featuring dots scattered across different districts.
Development
Charlotte leaders approve multiple affordable housing projects
The projects will add hundreds of units to the city’s affordable housing collection.
April 22, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A shot of whiskey is poured into a glass cup with ice.
Small Business
Charlotte distillery expands facility to meet growing demand
The Matthews based Oaklore Distilling hopes the upcoming expansion will warm the soul.
April 22, 2024
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City Editors Jack and Maria smiling and standing in front of a Charlotte StrEATs Festival banner.
Meet the editors behind CLTtoday
While these editors may not be Charlotte natives, they are so proud to call the Queen City “home.”
April 19, 2024
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Maria Delgado
Greg Olsen poses for a large group photo with smiling runners.
Events
The power of a mighty heart
The HEARTest Yard + Showmars 5K fundraiser benefits children affected by congenital heart disease in the Carolinas.
April 18, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
An artist's rendering displaying people walking on an enlarged sidewalk along a tree line.
Real Estate
Get ready for the next chapter of SouthPark
A vision for Charlotte’s SouthPark neighborhood plans to go anywhere but “south.”
April 18, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A group of people gathered at a dinner table smile while toasting their wine glasses beneath large umbrellas.
Events
Raise a glass for return of Charlotte Wine + Food Week fundraiser
Get ready for a week of wine, food, fun, and fundraising.
April 12, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A group of people in purple shirts smile for a photo, with a sign reading "Teeny's Mustang Gang."
Volunteer
Volunteer week celebrates the gift of giving back
“Do Good Week” provides volunteer opportunities for the Charlotte community.
April 12, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A vacant train track running into the foreground before disappearing into a thick tree line.
Airports and Transportation
Meetings set for future of the Red Line Commuter Rail
The Red Line Commuter Rail would link passengers from Uptown to Lake Norman.
April 9, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A bronze figure of a man wearing a hat, glasses, and carrying a towel, pointing out towards traffic.
Travel and Outdoors
The story behind “Old Man Traffic”
The bronze man guiding South Charlotte traffic is a beloved local landmark.
April 8, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A Charlotte chef smiling on stage during the Charlotte StrEATs Festival Neighborhood Cook-Off in 2023.
Food
Prepare to eat during Charlotte StrEATs
The annual StrEATs festival takes place during Charlotte SHOUT!, celebrating the Queen City’s chefs and culinary scene.
April 3, 2024
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Thousands of people pack the stands over a soccer field with the Uptown Charlotte skyline at night in the background.
Tourism and Hospitality
Charlotte experiencing ongoing tourism boom
Tourism boom credited to the city’s uptick in sports and large-scale events.
April 3, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A skyline shot of Uptown Charlotte over a crowd watching baseball inside a stadium.
Sports
Countdown to Charlotte Knights’ opening night
Catch the game + some fun when baseball returns to Charlotte.
March 29, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A dog sleeps in an empty kennel.
Volunteer
Adoptions needed as kennel renovations continue
CMPD Animal Care & Control racing the clock for adoptions as next phase in renovation project is set to begin.
March 29, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A brown, leather glove holding a baseball with green stitching with the words "CLT Today" in the middle.
Sports
Charlotte, Nashville, Raleigh: Who’s on deck for an MLB team?
All three cities are pitching themselves for an MLB team.
March 28, 2024
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Maria Delgado
Passengers walk in separate directions against a line of trees inside Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Airports and Transportation
Charlotte airport predicts record spring break travel
Extra time and planning for the airport may help you avoid a turbulent trip.
March 25, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A black bear peers through a glass window looking inside a home.
Travel and Outdoors
When animals make themselves at home in your home
You may have some uninvited animal guests at your home this spring.
March 25, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
An interior shot of a restaurant with people sitting in booths and staff cleaning tables.
Food
New Uptown restaurant offers flavor from South of the border
Enjoy food, music, and atmosphere today at Dos Caminos.
March 21, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
A carousel chair rests in the foreground of a ferris wheel on a sunny day.
Events
Step right up for the return of the Charlotte Fair
Prepare for more days of the Charlotte Fair packed with thrills, food, and fun.
March 21, 2024
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