Find the cheapest gas prices in the Charlotte area in the chart below. Powered by Gas Buddy. The Gas Buddy map below will show the places that have cheap gas near you, and the chart will show the cheapest gas prices in the Charlotte area. All... Read the whole entry...» 
Most kids will be home from school for several weeks, as we try to slow the spread. Children's book authors are rising to the occasion, presenting free online story times, where they read their books out loud. This is a unique opportunity for... Read the whole entry...» 
Many concerts and other events have been canceled. Our calendar (and free events lists) here at Charlotte on the Cheap are sort of like ghost towns. We've put up “canceled” signs on many events, but even the ones that aren't... Read the whole entry...» 
We need to protect vulnerable people in our community, especially seniors. To make grocery shopping safer, some stores have started setting aside an hour just for seniors or other at-risk people to shop.
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Snowstorm, hurricanes, tornado watches.There have always been reasons why people have had to spend days or weeks at home unable to go about daily activities. This situation is different and, quite frankly, unprecedented. Our mental health is very... Read the whole entry...» 
Burger King is making feeding the kids a little easier and less expensive. From March 23 to April 6, the fast-food chain is offering customers two FREE kids' meals with purchase made via its app. (The chain is open for take-out, drive-thru or... Read the whole entry...» 
For a limited time, Wendy's is offering a free Jr. Frosty with every drive-thru purchase at participating locations. The treat is available in vanilla and chocolate. If you're looking for more savings, download its app for more offers,... Read the whole entry...» 
With live shows on hold, Charlotte musicians are coming into your living room (from a distance.) Lots of live streams are being planned, and Music Everywhere CLT is helping to get you all the information, through its new Music Anywhere CLT Facebook... Read the whole entry...» 
Trivia nights are back in Charlotte! They are just happening virtually. Read on to learn about some opportunities to test your knowledge! Mindless Minutia Trivia Mindless Minutia hosts many trivia nights throughout Charlotte, and for now, it's... Read the whole entry...» 
At Charlotte on the Cheap, we have pivoted from publishing a list of real-life events to publishing a list of virtual events. As always, there is no charge to have your event (real or virtual) listed on Charlotte on the Cheap, but we might not be... Read the whole entry...» 
We've been highlighting local businesses as much as possible, especially through Support Local Or Else, where local businesses offer one great deal, but we also wanted to share this list of national chain restaurants that are offering delivery... Read the whole entry...» Restaurants, bars, and the workers who keep them going have been hit especially hard by the current situation, with restaurants and bars being closed across the state. So many people are coming up with creative ways to help service industry... Read the whole entry...» 
You might not be able to get together with friends for a watch party, but you can still be social and watch a show together, through a Netflix party. Netflix Party synchronizes video playback between you and your friends and adds a chat. This is... Read the whole entry...» 
There are so many great kids' websites, and probably no better time to explore them as now, while schools are closed. Here's a good starting list of some tried and true educational sites that parents and grandparents everywhere should...
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So, you've been invited to a Zoom meeting. Now what? As many people are working from home, video calls have become the norm. If this is the first time you've had to attend a video meeting, it can seem overwhelming, but don't worry.... Read the whole entry...» 
Libraries aren't what they used to be. Yes, they are still magical places with thousands of books to browse through, but if it's been a while since you visited one of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's branches, you might be surprised... Read the whole entry...» | 
