Quick read for Ballantyne families: CMS denied Hill's $2.1B budget 8-1; revised version due May 12. Five key takeaways and a link to the full story in The Charlotte Mercury.
Jack Beckett·Apr 29, 2026
Charlotte City Council deadlocked 5-5 Monday night on whether to schedule a public hearing on a temporary data center moratorium. Mayor Vi Lyles broke the tie, voting no. Three things south Charlotte should know about…
Jack Beckett·Apr 28, 2026
Two long road trips, two multi-goal losses for Charlotte FC. The home schedule resumes May 9 against FC Cincinnati at Bank of America Stadium, and the next four matches are friendlier on the calendar.
Nell Thomas·Apr 27, 2026
Charlotte Water moved to its first voluntary water restrictions since 2023 on Monday, April 20. Here's what the schedule looks like in Ballantyne — and what the…
Nell Thomas·Apr 26, 2026
State Rep. Carla Cunningham re-registered Unaffiliated on Friday after losing her March primary by nearly 48 points. She doesn't represent Ballantyne — but the…
Jack Beckett·Apr 25, 2026
The Williams Pond med spa hosts an open evening Thursday, April 23, from 6 to 8 PM — a low-stakes way to see the space, meet the team, and finally use that door…
Nell Thomas·Apr 21, 2026
Three upcoming events for Ballantyne residents and businesses this spring: tonight's monthly meetup at AC Hotel, a beauty event at The Modern Aesthetic on April…
Nell Thomas·Apr 15, 2026
Charlotte SHOUT! runs April 3–19 with 200+ free events in Uptown. Here's what's worth the drive from Ballantyne — from all-day jazz and whole-hog barbecue to…
Nell Thomas·Apr 3, 2026
Lucas — a dappled pup in a bow tie — won over the Horiuchi family at the BCC tennis courts. A back injury couldn't dim his spirit, and he's been the household's…
Nell Thomas·Apr 2, 2026
Come to the Table — a two-day designer showcase and benefit at Quail Hollow Club — raised support for Beds for Kids while reminding Ballantyne neighbors that…
Nell Thomas·Apr 2, 2026
Kevin and Jessica Hightower — an aviation-industry couple who met in D.C. and have lived on two continents — have become the connective tissue of Ballantyne…
Nell Thomas·Apr 2, 2026
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community·Feb 3, 2026
February’s Stroll Ballantyne Country Club issue captures families, pets, and neighbors who define Ballantyne when you…
community·Dec 10, 2025
Ballantyne residents can meet CMPD officers for Coffee with a Cop on December 12 from 9–11 AM at Summit Coffee. A toy…
community·Dec 1, 2025
Take a guided walk through Stroll Ballantyne Country Club’s December 2025 issue, from the Holiday Mixer at Zinicola to…
business·Nov 28, 2025
A fresh look at the Transamerica Agency Network through Ballantyne neighbor Gabby Starr, whose work helps families…
community·Nov 27, 2025
Coffee With A Cop arrives at Summit Coffee Ballantyne on Dec. 12, offering neighbors a simple space to talk with CMPD…
business·Nov 23, 2025
A deep look at The Lanphier Record Group's family-first approach to long-term wealth planning in Ballantyne — values,…