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Mini Van? Nawwww, MINI Cooper.

Apr 29, 2014 | scoop team

For most of us in our 40s, our babies are growing up ~ blink and they go from diapers to diplomas.  Maybe it’s time for a 40’s commencement scoop style.  Who is ready to graduate from the mini van? Well, let’s keep the MINI and ditch the van. We got you the “scoop” on one […]



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Best V~Day Gift To Give Your Guy ~ Hendrick Porsche

Feb 5, 2014 | scoop team

Don’t know what to get your man for Valentine’s Day? Want to make it red HOT? Worry no more, we have the perfect solution…how about an overnight experience in a Porsche from Hendrick Porsche? That’s right ladies, forget the lingerie, nothing says, “Happy Valentine’s Day” better than a roaring engine, lots of horsepower and plenty […]


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An Update on the Carolina Matchmaker, my own Hitch

Jan 30, 2014 | scoop team

Y’all remember my first encounter with Laurie Berzack, the Carolina Matchmaker? If not, go catch real quick. We’ll wait… (Seriously, read it. You need the first chapter of this story.) Okay. You’re up to speed on the basics. Now, let me tell a smidge about my first session with Laurie. You HAVE to promise not […]


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Where to Watch The Superbowl in Charlotte

Jan 29, 2014 | scoop team

Super Bowl XLVIII Sunday is here, the game is between the Seahawks and the Broncos and since our Panthers are not playing THIS year (insert sad face) the big question is not who will win,  but where should you watch the game.   My bet is in the end, the Seahawks will triumph by kicking an oblong ball […]


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Escape to East Blvd again this year for Superbowl Weekend.

Jan 22, 2014 | Susu

We’ve got the perfect excuse to leave him in front of the TV and head out for a new outfit at a great price next weekend, before you go wherever you go to watch the Superbowl.   Local boutiques up and down East Blvd in Dilworth are hosting a pre-game party on Saturday 2/1 and/or […]


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Best Party Idea Ever: TapSnap Phototainment

Jan 4, 2014 | scoop team

If you are having or chairing a party in 2014 – whether it’s a charity function, wedding, bar/bat mitzvah, school fundraiser, class reunion, birthday party, whatever…. there is only one word to remember to make it the most memorable event ever.  TAPSNAP. This is an extremely sophisticated, portable, interactive “phototainment” system that is the best […]


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The Selwyn Ave Shopping Crawl is Saturday, December 14.

Dec 6, 2013 | Susu

I know you’ve been meaning to get over there again to shop all the new boutiques and old favorites. And I know you are busy – and every business in town is having a holiday party one evening or the next.  ‘Tis truly the seaon! To make your life simple, we’ve organized the shops on […]


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Thanksgiving Road Trip Playlists

Nov 23, 2013 | Susu

Heading out for a bit of a drive to Thanksgiving dinner this week?  We’ve gathered up the scoop bloggers favorite Road Trip Playlists in case  you need some new tunes on your MP3.  All types of music here, so hopefully you’ll find a few for you.  One funny thing we notice – our youngest bloggers […]


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“Vine-Famous” Lake Norman Boy has more followers than the Biebs.

Nov 23, 2013 | Susu

In the Vine world, he’s a millionaire.  If your kids are over 12, they know who he is, trust me.   15 year old Nash Grier of Mooresville has racked up more followers than Justin Bieber and Ellen DeGeneres. From animals to religion (and lots of topics in between, with less political correctness than anyone […]


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"Vine-Famous" Davidson Day student. More followers than the Biebs.

Nov 21, 2013 | scoop team

He’s a millionaire, in the Vine world that is. 15 year old Nash Grier of Mooresville has struck fame with his creative Vine posts. From animals to religion (and lots of topics in between) Grier has captured the attention of many including the national media with his 6 second videos. So many followers, in fact, […]


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Baseball Love Story- Finding My Father’s Voice

Nov 3, 2013 | scoop team

I am a  “fatherless daughter”.  My father died in 1971 from Leukemia. I was only 3 at the time. I have spent my life piecing together this man. Building him from pictures, shirts, glasses, music, letters and stories. Now I am looking for his voice. My father, Verlon Walker, was a coach for the Chicago […]


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