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Charlotte Restaurants Where You Can Host Your Holiday Event

Nov 11, 2019 | Allison

This article is part of our 2019 Holiday Entertaining Series sponsored by Roots Catering We’re heading into the holiday season, and it’s time to celebrate. Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner out or a festive soirée, our list of holiday event spaces in Charlotte restaurants will get your planning off to a great start. Read […]


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Charlotte Wine Experts & Sommeliers Tips on Wines to Serve for Thanksgiving and the Holidays

Nov 10, 2019 | Allison

This article is part of our 2019 Holiday Entertaining Series sponsored by Roots Catering ‘Tis the season for a celebratory glass of vino. From Thanksgiving tables to holiday soirées, you’ll need to know which wines to serve or bring to every occasion. We asked Charlotte’s sommeliers for some guidance. Read on for the best wine […]


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Book Picks to Read Now. From Book Club Favorites to a CLT YA Bestseller.

Nov 3, 2019 | Ashley Kaufman

When temperatures start to drop in Charlotte, we’re ready to break out the flannel and cozy up with the latest page-turner. Whether you’re reading with your book club or a four-legged friend, there are a bounty of bestsellers to keep you enthralled this season. The latest titles include two anticipated sequels to classic novels, juicy […]


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HOW WE WORK
Networking Tips + Meet Up

Oct 28, 2019 | scoop team

Networking. Ugh. I don’t know about you, but for me, networking is hard, and often feels awkward before it feels right. However, it’s critical to moving your expertise and business forward, and to staying fresh and on top of your game. It’s not something to do just as your start looking for a job, it’s […]


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Warriors: Stories from 7 Charlotte Women Affected by Breast Cancer

Oct 27, 2019 | scoop team

This article is sponsored by Charlotte Radiology Breast Services. In this monthly series, sponsored by Charlotte Radiology Breast Services, we highlight local women who are going above and beyond in their careers, passions, and paths in Charlotte. This month we are highlighting local women who have had their lives impacted in some way by breast cancer. […]


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You’ve Heard the Buzzword, But What Is “Mindfulness” Really?

Oct 22, 2019 | scoop team

This is a Guest Contribution by Michelle Mannering Mindfulness seems to be everywhere- magazine covers, office lunch and learns, and even in schools.  The name seems to entail sitting in a beautiful, serene place and meditating for hours on end (which does sound appealing to some).  But mindfulness doesn’t involve going anywhere different or doing […]


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Want to Change Your Life? There’s Still Time, No Matter What You’re Thinking.

Oct 20, 2019 | scoop team

Guest post by Natasha Hemmingway My Time Is Up!  “My Time Is Up!” How often have you heard yourself say this to your image in the mirror, or simply in your head during a long and stressful day of meandering through your routine? As a Meaningful Success and Sales Coach for passionate, ambitious women, I […]


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Hosting An Easy 2019 Halloween Party

Oct 18, 2019 | scoop team

This article is part of our 2019 Holiday Entertaining Series sponsored by Roots Catering A Halloween party on actual Halloween is tricky because the Trick Or Treating takes precedence, and the kids are all amped up before going out, and over-sugared and exhausted afterwards. Even an all adult Halloween party is tough, cause the doorbell […]


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Manners for Millennials and Gen Z

Oct 16, 2019 | scoop team

Editors Note: I have been working with people in their 20’s for the last 35 years. While technology has certainly added to the Manners Challenge for today’s youth, understanding and practicing mannerly behavior has always been a learning experience for the young. The preceding generations, X and Boomer, had their own issues to practicing good […]


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Meet 18 Charlotte Women Teaching the Next Generation of Leaders

Sep 23, 2019 | scoop team

This article is sponsored by Charlotte Radiology Breast Services. In this series, sponsored by Charlotte Radiology Breast Services, we highlight local women in various industries who are going above and beyond in their careers, passions, and paths in Charlotte. From artists to CEOs to our nonprofit warriors, women in Charlotte have proven time and time again that they are leaders in their […]


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Charlotte Women Share What Joining the Women’s Impact Fund Means to Them

Sep 18, 2019 | scoop team

Charlotte based WOMEN’S IMPACT FUND continues to grow its membership of professional women by offering a way to impact the local community with no strings attached. For top professionals with countless invites on their calendar, the opportunity to opt out of additional social events while still making a difference can be very attractive. The Women’s […]


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Funeral Etiquette and Courtesies

Sep 18, 2019 | scoop team

“Funeral Etiquette” is rarely talked about, and it’s something no one really wants to think about, but my article on this subject two years ago in ScoopCharlotte is one of our most read etiquette articles ever. I think it’s because people really do care about doing and saying the right thing when someone passes away. […]


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