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When you can start shopping at your favorite Charlotte Farmers Markets (2015).

Apr 4, 2015 | Allison

Does it feel like Spring yet?  A sure sign of warmer weather and longer days is a market overflowing with blooms, fresh produce and other local goodies.  And here in Charlotte, we love our farmers markets from urban groceries to roadside stands.  We’ve got the fresh scoop on when and where you can shop your favorites: Charlotte […]


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The Hottest Books for Spring Break 2015

Mar 7, 2015 | Ashley Kaufman

If you didn’t already have a spring break trip on your calendar, the recent #snomg weather surely inspired you to book a getaway. You’ll need a juicy beach read to go with your fruity umbrella drink, whether it’s a page-turning thriller or a Southern novel. Here’s a list of the hottest titles for your beach […]


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Throw a Girl’s Night In Oscars Party

Feb 16, 2015 | scoop team

It is the firm philosophy of all scoopcharlotte staff that any excuse to party is a good thing. With that in mind, even though I have seen a grand total of 2 of the Oscar-Nominated films this year, I am still absolutely throwing a party with the girlfriends to drink champagne, criticize the ball gowns and eye-roll at […]


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Bring In The New Year With A FREE Ride From Hendrick Porsche ~ Enter To Win Now

Dec 19, 2014 | scoop team

What are you doing New Year’s Eve? How would you like a sexy night on the town in a hot little vehicle courtesy of HENDRICK PORSCHE? Forget sitting on the couch in your jammies waiting for the ball to drop while listening to the roaring crowd in Times Square. Wouldn’t you rather listen to a […]


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Where and When is Fall Color Peaking around Charlotte this year.

Oct 5, 2014 | scoop team

Although we have yet to really see fall colors here, don’t let that keep you from taking a little day trip to see Fall in all of its mountain glory other places in our state. If you wait until it looks like Fall here [usually around the middle of November, am I right?] many of the gorgeous leaves […]


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A Scoop Girl’s Guide To Charlotte Brew Pubs

Sep 27, 2014 | scoop team

Contributed by guest blogger & general girl-around-town Jenna Gribble. Check her blog at HelloImJenna.com: Craft beer and brew pubs seem to be everywhere I look.   Everyone is making their own beers these days.  So when the scoopcharlotte Editor asked me to find out about Charlotte’s Best Brew Pubs, I figured fine.  Then, I thought, […]


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Where to pick your own apples and pumpkins this fall near Charlotte NC (redirected)

Sep 22, 2014 | Allison

Don’t just watch the leaves change from inside this year…get out there!  Experience what Southern Living considers the South’s best Season with these pick your own pumpkin and apple spots near Charlotte.  Whether you’re looking for a place to explore with the kids or a fun day date, here are our best picks: Best spot […]


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Corny and Amazing. Check out one or more of these Corn Mazes near Charlotte this month.

Sep 14, 2014 | Allison

Looking for a new way to celebrate fall?  Get lost in a local corn maze.  These aren’t just for the kids, people, corn mazes are fun for all and all for fun.  We’ve done the work for you and found several near Charlotte open throughout the season.  Browse our picks and check out the websites for more […]


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How to Shop Consignment Sales and a list of the Area’s Best from a local expert.

Aug 18, 2014 | scoop team

  Have you heard it? Seen it?  The giddiness that comes with an unbeatable shopping deal or stellar find… it’s just beginning.  Women from Weddington to Mooresville are smiling ear to ear as they save big on designer & brand name wear – sounds heavenly, doesn’t it?  Yes, consignment sale season has arrived for the […]


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What To Do Where To Go Around the Lake — July 4th Edition.

Jul 2, 2014 | scoop team

Baby, you’re a firework! And we’ve got the Scoop on all the firework shows and July 4th festivities around the Lake… Take a screen shot of this post because you’re gonna want to check out all of them!   For your July 3 celebration, may we suggest… The 8th Annual Summer Celebration, at Lowe’s YMCA in […]


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The Best-Friend’s Guide to a 40th Birthday Party

Jun 3, 2014 | scoop team

we’re sorry, you’ve reached an “old” article from many years ago. please click thru here to see our more current content on this topic. If ever there was a birthday where a self-indulgent, extravagant celebration was not only appropriate but, in fact, necessary, that birthday would be the 40th. A woman turning 40 has a history of sexiness […]


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Catwalk for a Cause 2014

May 28, 2014 | scoop team

Last week {May 14} Martin Truex Jr. & Sherry Pollex hosted the 4th Annual Catwalk for a Cause benefitting the Special Needs Fund at Levine Children’s Hospital. It was held at Merino’s home furnishings in Mooresville. If you weren’t there you missed out on seeing some hot summer fashions. However, the most special part is that […]


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