'Round Town With Rising: Ballantyne
Get out, see the sights, ride 'Round Town with Rising! Each Tuesday and Thursday we scope out a surprise spot around our city. The latest locale: Ballantyne!
Highly Anticipated Supperland Restaurant Opens Wednesday in Plaza Midwood
Light, airy, and colorful - Supperland is one of those restaurants where you'll sneak a snapshot of your food before taking a bite. Owners Jamie Brown and Jeff Tonidandel have a knack for that. Their other photo-worthy properties, Haberdish, Crepe Cellar Kitchen & Pub, Growlers Pourhouse, and Reigning Doughnuts, are as delicious to the eyes as they are to the palate.
'Round Town with Rising: NoDa
Tired of the same old sights? Ride ‘Round Town with Rising! We’re taking you to surprise spots each Tuesday and Thursday. Today’s stop: NoDa!
'Round Town with Rising: Mint Hill
Let's face it, we've all seen enough of our own neighborhood in the last year and could use a little road trip 'Round Town. Ride along with Rising and explore the historic town of Mint Hill!
Spotlight on Black Women Owned Business in CLT: A List Smiles Orthodontics
It was hard to find a lot of reasons to smile in 2020, but Dr. Alyssa Sprowl and her orthodontics practice, A List Smiles Orthodontics, have managed to keep the Queen City grinning.
Spotlight on Black Women Owned Business: The Brown Sugar Collab
Candles, body butter, skin care, gifts and accessories. At first glance, The Brown Sugar Collab in the heart of South End sells items similar to other chic boutiques. But the inventory is unique -- all products are made by women of color.
More Breweries Release 'Court Shoes Only' IPA To Benefit ACEing Autism Charlotte
This year's Queen City Brewers Festival comes in the form of a collaboration beer to benefit ACEing Autism Charlotte. From Salisbury to Rock Hill, Monroe to Gastonia, 42 breweries (and counting) have each brewed their own spin on Court Shoes Only Double IPA - available at most participating breweries now!
Spotlight on Black Women Owned Business: Charlotte Fit
"Keeping the Queen Strong." The tagline of Charlotte Fit is more than a nod to the Queen City. Owner Taylor Calamese has spent the last 7 years boosting the health and confidence of local women. Since 2014, Charlotte Fit, formerly TC Lifestyle Fitness, has been an inclusive, boutique gym, offering customized personal training and nutrition coaching for the modern woman. "The big thing that separates our gym from other gyms is that it's very small personal training, only 1-4 people max at our small group training sessions," says Calamese.
Spotlight on Black Women Owned Businesses in CLT: Popbar
A powerful black woman is taking Gotham by storm. But in Charlotte, powerful black women have always been essential in shaping the city. To celebrate the first black Batwoman played by Javicia Leslie Sundays on Charlotte's CW, we are shining the bat-signal on businesses run by black women in Charlotte. For those with a sweet tooth and a case of indecisiveness, Popbar in NoDa is the answer. "If you want to put everything on it we'll figure out how to do it for you," says Kia Lyons, owner of the popular purple artisanal popsicle shop.
Supernatural CLT: The Legend of General Davidson
You’re driving down Beatties Ford Road in Huntersville, N.C. on a still, winter night. Suddenly, a large figure enters the road. You slam on the brakes as it cross your field of view. Misty, pale, too tall to be a deer… is it someone on horseback? The specter saunters away as you continue on your drive, bewildered by the strange encounter. What you just witnessed might be the ghost of Revolutionary War hero, William Lee Davidson.
Spotlight on Black Women Owned Businesses in CLT: 1501 South Mint
A powerful black woman is taking Gotham by storm. But in Charlotte, powerful black women have always been essential in shaping the city. To celebrate the first black Batwoman played by Javicia Leslie Sundays on Charlotte's CW, we are shining the bat-signal on businesses run by black women in Charlotte.
Spotlight on Black Women Owned Businesses in CLT: Pauline Tea-Bar Apothecary
To celebrate the premiere of the first black Batwoman played by Javicia Leslie premiering Sunday on Charlotte's CW, we are shining the bat-signal on businesses run by black women in Charlotte.
Supernatural CLT: Haunted Holiday
You know the lyrics, sing along: "There'll be scary ghost stories And tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago!" It's the most spookyful time of the year... or so it was. Ghost stories and Christmas don't seem an obvious pairing, but there's a long standing tradition of sharing tales of hauntings during the holiday.
Our Nice List of Gingerbread Treats in CLT
I don't know about you, but I've been eating my weight in treats this holiday season and gingerbread flavored anything is always my Christmas go-to. We rounded up those gingeriffic treats that make our Nice List this year.
Stroll Through Christmas Village at Light the Knights
The Charlotte Knights and the Charlotte Christmas Village have joined forces this year to create a new holiday event: Light the Knights. Visitors at Truist Field can expect Instagram worthy light displays and a traditional Christmas Village.
The Four Gift Rule
A trendy gift giving rule is gaining popularity thanks to social media. “Something You Want, Something You Need, Something to Wear and Something to Read” is the basic standard for The Four Gift Rule. Parents pledge to give their children only four gifts - one from each of the four categories.
Boost Immunity with Local Elderberry Syrup
Boosting your immune system is more important than ever. One way to do that is with with elderberry syrup and you can shop locally this season. After a loved one was diagnosed with a chronic illness, owner of Sweet's Syrup, Stephanie Rickenbaker, got serious about clean living.
Carowinds Taste Of The Season
It’s been a long time since we’ve been able to visit Carowinds, but they’re back with a brand new, mouth watering, holiday experience - Carowinds: Taste of the Season is now open. The event features holiday decorations, live entertainment, shopping, roller coasters and our personal favorite - food!
South End Small Business Saturdays Continue
This weekend continues the holiday shopping season and South End Small Business SaturdayS presented by Fifth Third Bank.
Eating With Purpose: Fine & Fettle
Looking for an amazingly fresh farm to table dining experience in Charlotte?? Fine & Fettle focuses on seasonality and allows diners to live "that good Southern life and eat with purpose."
Pie Patrol: The Most Scrumptious Slices in CLT
It's a hard job, but someone's got to do it. Our Pie Patrol crew canvassed the city, scoping out the most scrumptious slices to add to your holiday dinner. Our personal recommendation: order all. Then you can support another local business when you need to buy new pants. Win win.
Inside the Magic of "Lights" at USNWC
A walk into artist Meredith Connelly's illuminated woodland vision will transport you briefly out of 2020 and into an enchanting forest aglow. "Lights," the popular light installation at the U. S. National Whitewater Center makes its much anticipated return this November through February 2021.
Switch Up Thanksgiving Dinner With These Turkey Alternatives
Sometimes, bird is not the word. I know, I know, the turkey reigns supreme on Thanksgiving but fried, lasered or baked - I can live without it. If you find yourself in this same gravy boat, you're in luck. We've selected a few alternatives to the traditional turkey feast this holiday.
Rock Hill Woman Creates Amazing Halloween Costumes To Help Her Sister "Feel Like The Other Kids"
After her sister suffered a traumatic brain injury sustained in a car crash in 2013, Brittany Craig says she began a tradition of creating epic Halloween costumes around her sister Brooke's wheelchair.
Supernatural CLT: Brown Mountain Lights
Airplanes or Aliens? Brown Mountain, located near Linville Gorge, NC, is famous for various ghostly orbs of light seeming to appear at random and without explanation.
Thomas StrEATery Serves Up Streetside Food & Fun
Dare to go where no dining has gone before! Okay, okay... it’s been done before. But one street in Plaza Midwood’s got a fresh new setup that lets you grab some grub in the open air and successfully stay away from anything that can sneeze.
Supernatural CLT: The Ghost Train of Iredell County
A horrific 1891 train wreck off Bostian's Bridge left 23 dead... and some say the ghost train still travels the tracks.
Farm Animal Friendly - How New East Side Bottle Shop, Bart's Mart, is Giving Back
Want to help save a turkey this Thanksgiving? You'd better grab a drink a Bart's Mart. The new bottle shop in east Charlotte, named for owner Justin Graham's grandmas' boyfriend, gives back to farm animal rescue.
Supernatural CLT: The Haunting of Tryon House Apartments
You awake in the night to the sound of someone crying and slamming their body into the wall next to you... but the adjoining apartment is empty. Out of all of the supernatural occurrences in the Queen City, there is none more shrouded in secrecy than the Tryon House Apartments. Formerly known as Guthery House Apartments when it was built in 1918, the site is home to a deadly, violent fire.
Summit Seltzer Is Now Open
Summit Seltzer serves its house-fermented draft alcoholic and non-alcoholic seltzers in the 3,880 square foot taproom, on the patio, and in crowlers that will be available for purchase at the bar.
Supernatural CLT: The Lake Norman Monster
A large shadow surfaces in the distance on Lake Norman. You can't make out what it is, but your gut tells you it's not a boat. The Lake Norman Monster, or "Normie," as it’s more commonly known, has been sighted many times over the years including as recently as 2020. The intrigue surrounding the mysterious creature is, in part, underlined by the history that lies beneath the lake.
S'moresgasbord: A Round-Up of S'mores in CLT
Real talk... I'm not a PSL fan. I said what I said. So pumpkin spice, make way for the real MVP of fall: S'mores.
Sweet Spot Studio Charlotte COVID-19 Precautions
Satisfy your sweet tooth cravings with a visit to Charlotte's Sweet Spot Studio. We got a chance to visit the culinary school and take a look at some of the precautions they are taking for COVD-19.
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