FAQ City is taking a break until June to work on a brand-new season full of colorful and exciting episodes based on questions from you, our listeners.

Here’s how to find Charlotte’s biggest, oldest trees

Feb 8th, 2022 15m 22s

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

Jan 25th, 2022 8m 47s

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

Jan 11th, 2022 9m 34s

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 the food trucks closest to you?

When it comes to Major League Baseball in Charlotte, if you build it will they come?

Dec 14th, 2021 14m 26s

Charlotte has quite a few professional sports teams. Of course, there’s the NFL team the Carolina Panthers and the NBA team the Charlotte Hornets. Soon there will also be a Major League Soccer team, Charlotte FC. But why doesn’t Charlotte have

Answers to your electric vehicle questions — part 2

Dec 1st, 2021 20m 58s

You’ve probably seen those electric vehicle charging stations outside grocery stores and other businesses. How do they work? And what kind of insurance do you need for EVs? FAQ City powers through more of your questions about electric vehicles.

Answers to your electric vehicle questions

Nov 16th, 2021 19m 5s

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 of your questions about electric cars.

How many Charlotteans are native?

Nov 2nd, 2021 11m 59s

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 City residents were actually born and raised in Charlotte?

Queens University of Charlotte is rumored to be haunted. Here's what we found out.

Oct 19th, 2021 11m 51s

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?

Oct 5th, 2021 11m 59s

When you’re driving, nothing is more annoying than a string of red traffic lights. Why are some Charlotte traffic signals so poorly timed? And is there anything you can do about it?

Why Do Sidewalks End? Examining Charlotte's Sidewalks To Nowhere

Sep 21st, 2021 9m 52s

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.

Why are Charlotte's streetlights turning purple?

Sep 7th, 2021 10m 36s

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?

Aug 24th, 2021 11m 7s

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 like it?

Who Coordinates The Lights On Charlotte's Skyscrapers?

Aug 10th, 2021 11m 3s

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 color. Who's in charge of deciding when and how the buildings are illuminated?

What's At The Top Of Charlotte's Bank Of America Tower?

Jul 27th, 2021 9m 29s

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 highest spots a person can visit in Charlotte. What's up there?

Why Are There Seagulls In Charlotte?

Jul 13th, 2021 10m 30s

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 seen what they think are coastal creatures right here in Charlotte.

Have You Ever Wondered How Charlotte Neighborhoods Got Their Names?

Jun 29th, 2021 10m 34s

WFAE listener Summer Cook wrote to FAQ City wondering where all of Charlotte's neighborhood names came from. For example, who is Elizabeth? Or Cherry? What about Dilworth?

In Charlotte, Is It Sugaw Creek Or Sugar Creek?

Jun 15th, 2021 10m 46s

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 well over 200 years. Which is right?

FAQ City: Where Are Charlotte's Revolutionary War-Era Buildings?

Jun 2nd, 2021 10m 57s

Last month, Charlotte celebrated what’s known as “Meck Dec Day," the annual holiday in honor of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. On May 20, 1775 — more than a full year before the United States Declaration of Independence — it's sai

FAQ City: What's The Deal With All Those Large Rocks Outside Charlotte Schools?

May 4th, 2021 12m 16s

If you travel past schools in Charlotte, you’ve seen the giant decorated rocks outside. But why, exactly, are they there?

FAQ City: What Do The Bike Route Signs Around Charlotte Mean?

Apr 20th, 2021 12m 40s

At a time when bicycling is on the rise because of the pandemic, find out the history and future of lanes, routes and cycling infrastructure in the Queen City.

FAQ City: Why Was 1910 An Important Year To Charlotte?

Apr 6th, 2021 13m 54s

On the latest FAQ City, take a trip back to an important year in Charlotte’s history — 1910.

FAQ City: Who Is Sharon, And Why Are So Many Streets Named After Her?

Mar 23rd, 2021 12m 40s

Sharon Road, Sharon Lane, Sharon Amity, Sharon Woods Lane, Sharon Township Lane, Sharon Avenue, Sharon Chase Drive, and ... well you get the point. With so many roads named after her, it's no wonder Charlotteans are curious to know who is Sharo

FAQ City: What Is The Oldest Restaurant In Charlotte?

Mar 10th, 2021 11m 55s

There are some restaurants from years past that are part of the city's past, present and, hopefully, future.

FAQ City: What Happened To Grier Heights?

Feb 24th, 2021 12m 53s

Grier Heights, a historic Black neighborhood in Charlotte, has changed throughout the years. The community is now starting a new chapter of giving back, while remembering its strong history.