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Our 2018 Scoop Guide to the CLT Brewery Scene
Dark and complex or light and smooth. Adults-only or perfect for the kids. Hoppy IPAs or tart ciders. In Charlotte, there's a brewery for every palate and occasion. We know it can be hard to keep up with all of the options popping up...
Try July for Charlotte’s Toughest Tables
It's summertime, it's hot, and you wish you were on away on vacation, relaxing on a beach while sipping your favorite beverage. But alas, you're spending the month of July at home, tending to the kids or covering co-workers' business while they're out of...
You’ll Want To Add These Huge SC Sunflower Fields To Your Summer Bucket List
Summer is officially here and if you're looking for a great way to spend a day outdoors then look no further than the sprawling and absolutely stunning sunflower fields of the Draper Wildlife Management Area.
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Each year York County, South Carolina's 806-acre Draper Wildlife Management...
14 Local Favorite | Under the Radar Restaurants in the QC
Whether you just moved to the area or are a local looking for a new dinner spot to throw into your regular routine, there are several hidden, and not so hidden, gems around the QC. Some of these favorites have been around 30 years...
Best Pet & Kid Friendly Patios In Charlotte
Updated June 2019
Looking for outdoor spaces the whole family can enjoy? Enjoy the summer weather with your little ones and pup in tow with these kid and dog-friendly patios from Mooresville to Fort Mill:
FOR THE LITTLE ONES
Fran's Filling Station2410 Park Road
What to expect: Fran's has...
WorthyFigures on Plus Size Summer Style
I’m Amy Crowe, owner of Worthy. I started Worthy last year to give women sizes L/12 and up more options to shop in person at affordable prices.
Women wearing certain sizes have been made to feel like fashion is not for them, and I cannot...
Where are the Charlotte Designers using Wallpaper? Hint: Everywhere and it’s Fabulous!
If you have ever had to steam old wallpaper off of a wall then you may not want to admit that wallpaper is back. Like most trends that make a comeback, this is not your grandmother's wallpaper. Bright, fun, funky and sometimes quirky; the...
38 Covered Patios Where You Can Be Outside and Still Keep Your Cool
Updated June 2019
Don't waste another sunny day or balmy night of dining al fresco because you think it's too hot out. Find respite from the NC summer heat by snagging a seat on these covered patios in Charlotte and Lake Norman:
CHARLOTTE
Reid’s Fine Foods SouthPark4331...
How to Wear the Nude Lip Trend
By Lesley Downey
Ever since a certain someone married a certain prince, the blogosphere has gone wild for Meghan Markle's bridal makeup looks--featuring an easy-to-wear nude lip color. The trick with wearing nude lips is to take a cue from your own skin tone before you...
4 Under The Radar NC Mountain Towns You Can Visit This Summer
While Asheville is typically the go-to when it comes to a trip to the mountains, there are several lesser known mountain towns that definitely shouldn't be overlooked. Here are four mountain towns that are within an easy drive of Charlotte and have plenty to...
9 Reasons To Make A Trip To The NC Mountains This Summer
During the fall people flock to the mountains to get a glimpse of the beautiful foliage, but there are plenty of reasons to take a quick road trip to the mountains during the summer as well. From special art installments by famous artists to...
Put Tyrannosaurs at Discovery Place at the Top of Your Charlotte Summer To Do List
Summer vacation has just started in Charlotte and after a week of sleeping in and watching all of our "you might like" options on Netflix, it's time to start our summer staycation bucket list. Like a lot of families, each summer my daughter and...
Office Etiquette Pet Peeves
One of the biggest mistakes you can make in your career is not understanding that there are certain codes of conduct and etiquette to abide by in the workplace.
If you're not careful, you may even lose opportunities because others may be put off by...
Summer Strategies for High School Students
"And with a pen and pad I compose this rhyme
To hit you and get you equipped for the summer time
Summer, summer, summertime
Time to sit back and unwind.”
Lyrics from DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince “Summertime”
There is some truth behind DJ Jazzy Jeff...