Movies
What movie featuring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey was filmed entirely on Lake Lure just outside of Charlotte?
Dirty Dancing
In 1775, North Carolina became the first colony to declare independence from who?
Great Britain
What name did the current Charlotte Hornets rebrand from?
The Bobcats
This Davidson Basketball guard grew up in Charlotte while his father played for the Hornets.
Steph Curry
What is the capital of North Carolina?
Raleigh
Tom Cruise starred in what NASCAR movie filmed in Charlotte where he played a hot shot nascar driver with an attitude?
Days of Thunder
Named after a monarch, what nickname does Charlotte go by?
The Queen City
The Charlotte Checkers are the AHL affiliate of what NHL team?
The Florida Panthers
This WWE pioneer resides in Charlotte, "WOOOOOOOOO"!
Ric Flair
What is the name of Charlottes light rail system?
the LYNX
What movie in which a scene where a girl was set on fire was filmed at the Charlotte Convention Centre?
For what Summer Olympic Games did the Olympic torch stop in Charlotte?
Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympic Games
Who is the all time leading scorer for the Charlotte Hornets?
Kemba Walker
This NASCAR phenomenon donned the number 3.. the same number of wives he had over his life grew up in the outskirts of Charlotte.
Dale Earnhardt Sr
The first piece of this chemical element was found in 1799 at the Reed family mine. The first of the element to be discovered in America.
Gold
What is the movie where a pilot was forced to emergency land has scenes filmed at the Charlotte Douglas international airport training facility?
Sully
The Charlotte Hornets name comes from the term Hornets Nest of Rebellion during which war?
Richard Petty is one of the most famous stock car driver in history who hails from North Carolina. What is his nickname?
The King
Who were the first brothers to take flight in North Carolina?
The Wright Brothers
Charlotte is the _____ cheese capitol of the world.
Pimento
From the Movie Talladega Knights, which Charlotte landmark features Ricky Bobby's dream home?
Lake Norman
What donut store, that was established in 1937 was created in North Carolina?
Krispy-Kreme
Who is the Captain (Canadian) of the Carolina Hurricanes when they defeated the Edmonton Oilers in the 2006 Stanley Cup finals?
Rod Brind'Amour
Which famous NBA player used to own and just sold the Charlotte Hornets?
Michael Jordan
This country singing rugby playing cowboy was born 10 miles outside Charlotte in Huntersville. He notably covers a Tracy Chapman song.
Luke Combs