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This is what a Scoop summer looks like… books, movies, sharks, crafts, and some sleuthing… all with an international flair. Bonjour! Itty-Bitty Bookworms Fort Mill Public Library Monday, July 9, 3:00 – 3:35 p.m. Stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities for children ages birth-35 months and their caregivers. Register online or call 547-4114, starting May […]

Can’t get away for a summer vaca? A girls’ night out is the next best thing. Call the crew and set a date to create, dine or toast a glass this month with our picks for the best girls’ nights out. This month’s feature is presented by AR Workshops. Perfect for a girl’s night out or […]

It’s summertime, it’s hot, and you wish you were on away on vacation, relaxing on a beach while sipping your favorite beverage. But alas, you’re spending the month of July at home, tending to the kids or covering co-workers’ business while they’re out of the office. But perhaps you’re the lucky one, as this time […]

ScoopGirls love The Duke Mansion ~ seriously, who doesn’t love The Duke Mansion? Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Mansion is surely the Grande Dame of Charlotte homes, the biggest #BigWhiteHouse in the QC, the perfect venue for an event or party for business or pleasure, and a great option to put up […]

Get your red, white and wow on this week by checking out the Scoop list of best places to view fireworks. Then read on for a few non-firework listings that still offer spectacular family fun! Military Days at Carowinds All active, inactive or retired members of the U.S. military will receive free admission to the […]

From openings to foodie events, Charlotte’s culinary scene has something for everyone during the dog days of summer. Here’s what will be tempting our palates this summer: NEW & NOTEWORTHY Cafe Moka – Opening soon Cafe Moka, whose flagship location is in Virginia Beach, is coming soon to Waverly in South Charlotte. Expect a menu […]

Does anyone besides me say every July that “hey, next year I really want to try to go to the Tour de France”? Yet here we are, again, not at Noirmoutier-en-l’Île and it’s just days from the start on Saturday, July 7. #sigh. It’s also just days from the start of FLYWHEEL’s annual competition, the Tour […]

This recipe brought to you by Puppies & Brunch Is there anything worse than being hot in the summer? I am instantly in a bad mood when I’m stuck outside in 95 degree heat with no way of cooling down. The temperature in Charlotte is supposed to be upwards of 90 degrees for the next few weeks, so […]

Every once in a while, the calendar gods work in your favor. With July 4 falling on a Wednesday this year, firework-viewing opportunities abound – let’s face it, the party starts Saturday and runs straight through Wednesday, the actual 4th. No one is getting any real work done for a solid 10 days. Nice. Plan […]

Fourth of July weekend is right around the corner, and that means summer fun is on full blast. Plan ahead with our day-by-day guide to Charlotte events this weekend: ALL WEEKEND World Cup Watch Party All weekend | The Rogue Head to East Boulevard’s new favorite hangout to watch the World Cup games. The Rogue will […]

Summer is officially here and if you’re looking for a great way to spend a day outdoors then look no further than the sprawling and absolutely stunning sunflower fields of the Draper Wildlife Management Area. https://www.instagram.com/p/BWd9_TwHRZx/?taken-by=southerndeparture Each year York County, South Carolina’s 806-acre Draper Wildlife Management Area plants thousands of sunflowers across several different fields […]

Most boutiques will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th, but most are open regular hours on Tuesday and on Thursday.  Looking for ideas on What to Wear? HERE. Looking for What to Do? HERE. Looking for Hostess Gifts? HERE. Amelie’s Rolls out Red White & Blue Macarons for a limited time for your hostess gifting […]