Two Charlotte favorites are up for national USA Today awards. Here’s what to know

SouthPark Mall and Manolo’s Bakery have both landed on USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards shortlists, putting Charlotte in the running for top honors in two categories. Local fans can vote daily to push them to the top.

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