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15 Summer Weekends, Trip #10: Time to Beat the Heat

Jul 18, 2021 | scoop team

While this summer hasn’t been as hot and humid as summers past, temperatures are rising and the Carolina heat is setting in. If 90+ degree heat isn’t your cup of tea, you’re in luck – cooling off in the mountains is a real possibility with great destinations just a short drive from Charlotte. That’s why […]


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The 24 Hours of Booty in 2021. What You Need to Know About the QC’s Favorite Fundraiser

Jul 17, 2021 | scoop team

This year, 24 Hours of Booty celebrates their 20th Year of riding the booty loop in Myers Park to raise funds for partners Atrium Health’s Levine Cancer Institute, Levine Children’s Hospital, and other organizations committed to providing supportive oncology resources to our local cancer community. 24 Hours of Booty, taking place both in-person on the […]


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Don’t Miss This NoDa Food Truck Block Party on Friday!

Jul 17, 2021 | scoop team

30Six NoDa Luxury Apartments is hosting a Block Party in NoDa on Friday, 7/23 with food trucks, pop ups to shop, breweries and a live band. The 30Six NoDa Block PartyFRIDAY, JULY 23, 2021 5 PM – 9 PM 424 East 36th Street in NoDa NoDa Block Party Food trucks:  TacoGreenGOMomo Food TruckIsland BoysRoddey’s BBQ NoDa […]


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Frozen Cocktails & Drinks around the QC

Jul 16, 2021 | Veronica LeMaster

It’s HOT outside, and when temps reach 90 or above, we don’t need just a cold drink, we need a frozen one. From boozy shaved ice to spiked milkshakes, we did the research for you and found 20+ places where you can cool off and chill out. Charlotte Fahrenheit The skyline view isn’t the only […]



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15 Summer Weekends Trip #9: Low Fare Flight Deals For 3 Luxe Destination Getaways

Jul 13, 2021 | scoop team

We’re back with the scoop on how to maximize your summer fun with easy escapes for a quick getaway. This week for Trip #9 of our 15 Summer Weekend Trips series we’re cashing in on Charlotte’s current low-fare bonanza. That’s right, some airfares are at an all-time low (even out of our normally higher-priced airport!) and […]


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Boutique Openings, Summer Sales and What’s New In Stores

Jul 12, 2021 | scoop team

New Boutiques Now Open & Opening Soon Twigs & Figs, a premium houseplant shop and creative space opening soon in Ballantyne, will offer a wide array of houseplants and home decor, plus you can also order a drink from the bar and build your own plant arrangements in the workshop area. Charlotte Collective is opening […]


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Spotting Orthopedic Issues in Your Elderly Relatives (Plus Elder-proofing Your Home)

Jul 12, 2021 | scoop team

Now that we’re vaccinated against COVID-19, we’re doing something we’ve wanted to do since the beginning of quarantine — give Grandma a giant hug. Many people are seeing their elderly relatives and friends for the first time in more than a year, and these joyful reunions are a great time to check in on their […]


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Where to See Llama or Alpaca Near Charlotte

Jul 9, 2021 | scoop team

UPDATED FOR FALL 2023 Definitely not just for the kids! Plan a day trip to one of these farms, near or far, to pet and learn, take yoga, shop, drink wine & more and support our local farms while you have some fun. Try not to take any alpaca home with you tho. #nopromises Be […]


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20+ Free or Cheap Charlotte Summer Concerts on Repeat.

Jul 7, 2021 | scoop team

CHARLOTTE AREA SUMMER CONCERTS Music at the Met Thursdays6-9pmFREE1111 Metropolitan Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204 Acoustic music series live on the patio by the greenway, tons of different bands coming, full deets on their facebook page here. Free parking. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. Guests are welcome to bring chairs and […]


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Onward Reserve’s Storewide* Summer Sale Starts Friday

Jul 7, 2021 | scoop team

The RESERVE Sale at Onward Reserve in Park Road Shopping Center starts Friday, July 9. It’s a sidewalk and storewide* sale with very few exclusions, almost everything in store and online will be discounted. Not familiar with what this menswear & gift store in Park Road Shopping Center carries? Check out our photo feature here: […]



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