Queens University in Charlotte is rumored to be a major site of paranormal activity. Is there any truth to these ghost stories?

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

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?

How can you avoid hitting back-to-back red lights in Charlotte?

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 Do Sidewalks End? Examining Charlotte's Sidewalks To Nowhere

Some of the Charlotte region’s streetlights are mysteriously changing color. We illuminate why — and how — some people are seeing purple.

Why Are Charlotte’s Streetlights Turning Purple?

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?

Is Anyone Really Fooled By Those Cell Tower Trees In Charlotte?

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?

Who Coordinates The Lights On Charlotte's Skyscrapers?

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?

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

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.

Why Are There Seagulls In Charlotte?

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?

Have You Ever Wondered How Charlotte Neighborhoods Got Their Names?

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?

In Charlotte, Is It Sugaw Creek Or Sugar Creek?

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 said that influential men of Charlotte declared themselves "free and independent" of British rule. In honor of Meck Dec Day, this week FAQ City is revisiting a 2018 episode about Charlotte's Revolutionary war history.

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

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 world — are playing.

FAQ City: Why Is Disc Golf So Popular In Charlotte?

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

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

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: What Do The Bike Route Signs Around Charlotte Mean?

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

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

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