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What’s New with the Thanksgiving Parade This Year? The Day for Starters.

Nov 6, 2021 | scoop team

This year, the Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade celebrates its Diamond Anniverary, meaning it’s 75 years young and back to an in-person parade. And it’s both changing things up AND keeping traditions alive. New Parade Day This Year The parade will step off on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 24 at 6:00 p.m. We love this, as […]


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It’s Not Too Late to Order Your Thanksgiving Sweets & Treats

Nov 5, 2021 | scoop team

Thanksgiving 2021! It’s creeping up and means a lot of shopping, cooking and cleaning. Since we’ve seen enough of the inside of our oven over the past 18 months to last a lifetime, we’re shopping around the QC for unique Charlotte sweets to enjoy this season. Here’s what we found: Pre-Order Pies from Angelines & […]



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Could Boarding School Be For Your Child? Primer from the Pros

Nov 4, 2021 | scoop team

Boarding school may conjure up some specific mental images, and not all of them are positive. From disobedient children being “shipped off” to ultra-wealthy co-eds getting into mischief, popular culture hasn’t always been kind to these schools. “People think boarding schools are for the super-smart, super-wealthy, or people who have gotten in trouble. But that’s […]


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704 Coat Drive, Library Events, Museum of the Moon, Gallery Crawls, Veteran’s Day Celebrations, Holiday Shopping and More Things to Do This Weekend 11/4

Nov 2, 2021 | scoop team

As we wave goodbye to October and all of the Halloween-themed fun, there is barely time to take a crisp, fall breath before we welcome the Holiday season festivities. Help our neighbors in need, show your Niner Pride, support local artists and makers and get a head start on your shopping. Hard to believe it’s […]



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Safety Apps and Gear for Women Walking or Running in Charlotte

Nov 1, 2021 | Veronica LeMaster

Charlotte is home to a variety of running and walking trails, from loops like the Little Sugar Creek Greenway and the Trolley Trail, to running Uptown and SouthEnd. Unfortunately, running for women isn’t the safest activity. Runners World Magazine surveyed its readers and found that a staggering 60% of women have experienced some variety of harassment while running. A […]


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Go Beyond The Basic. Celebrate Birthdays with These Unique Local Treats This Season

Nov 1, 2021 | scoop team

Charlotte is home to some amazing micro-businesses that you may miss if you’re not active on instagram or going to shopping pop ups, which we get, not everyone has the time. We’re showcasing some unique local biz on scoop this season, and want you to think outside the Birthday Cake box this year. Meet four […]


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Restaurants Opening This Month Plus More Charlotte Food News for November

Oct 31, 2021 | scoop team

Charlotte Restaurants Now Open Night Swim Coffee – From the team of Not Just Coffee and Undercurrent, Night Swim Coffee is now open in Oakhurst (10/23). Paparazzi CLT – As of October 16th, Charlotte’s University area now has a selfie bar with interactive selfie walls and photo booths, an eclectic dining menu, wraparound patios with […]


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Shopping Local for These Cooler Temps with 5 Charlotte Realtors

Oct 30, 2021 | scoop team

We love to showcase local women wearing fashions you can try on and buy right here in the QC. So once again we asked the agents of our client Cottingham Chalk to model the latest fashions at our client Paul Simon Women. It’s a perfect marriage, as they say, a win-win for everyone. A big […]


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GROWN UP OPTIONS: Haunted Trails, Axe Throwing, Taste of Soul, Retro Horror, Mad Hatters, Spooky Brews, and a Few Not-So-Creepy Things to Do This Halloween Weekend 10/28

Oct 27, 2021 | scoop team

Halloween is here and our list is full of different ways to celebrate everyone’s favorite spooky season. There’s haunted trails and car washes, horror shows and nightmare evenings out, plus all kinds of parties to get you in the spirit. If you aren’t feeling the scary scene this year, check out Taste of Soul, an […]


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FAMILY FRIENDLY VERSION: Not-so-Haunted Trails, Candy Crawls, Trunk or Treats, Drive-Thru Candy Drops, Creepy Crawlers and More Halloween Family Fun in Charlotte This Week(end)

Oct 27, 2021 | scoop team

When it comes to keeping the kids happy on Halloween, Charlotte sure knows how to do it right! Choose from a long list of spooky spots to celebrate the season and make sure the your little ghouls and goblins have their best Halloween yet. Ongoing: Corn Mazes to Visit This Year, Sorted by Opening Day […]


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