Marcia Dawood's New Book Takes On Inherited Money Beliefs
Ballantyne Country Club resident Marcia Dawood has a new book, Unapologetic Wealth, about the beliefs that shape how people think about money.
Stroll Ballantyne Country Club·Nov 6, 2026
Stroll Holiday Party Videos From Zinicola
Three short videos from the Stroll Holiday Party at Zinicola in Ballantyne Village on Thursday, Nov. 5, and a thank-you to everyone who came.
Ashley Grimm·Nov 6, 2026
Jack the Shih Tzu Was Adopted on Halloween
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Stroll Ballantyne Country Club·Nov 4, 2026
Stroll Ballantyne Country Club November 2026 Issue
The November 2026 edition of Stroll Ballantyne Country Club is out and free to read online. Inside: the Weeks family on the cover, Jack the shih tzu, Crisis…
Nell Thomas·Nov 1, 2026
Weeks Family Turns Birthdays Into Give-Backs
Katie and Jason Weeks and their children, Ian and Hanna, ask guests to help support a local organization instead of focusing on presents. The tradition began…
Stroll Ballantyne Country Club·Nov 1, 2026
Crisis Assistance Ministry Helped 44,000 People
A woman the column calls Nikki was one step from eviction until Crisis Assistance Ministry paid her rent. The agency helped 44,000 people with $5.6 million last…
Stroll Ballantyne Country Club·Nov 1, 2026
Light The Night Returns to Charlotte on November 14
Light The Night, the evening lantern walk for Blood Cancer United, returns to Charlotte on Saturday, November 14. Three Stroll neighbors sit on its executive…
Stroll Ballantyne Country Club·Oct 22, 2026
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The Galbraiths Found Their Place in Ballantyne
Brian and Katie Galbraith had their eye on Ballantyne Country Club for years. Now they live on Brem Lane with two kids, a rescue pup named Corby and a living…
Stroll Ballantyne Country Club·Oct 22, 2026
Charlotte Rescue Cats and Dogs Wait in Foster Homes
Catering To Cats & Dogs has no shelter building. It can care for 70 to 80 cats and 90 to 100 dogs at a time, all in foster homes, and every new foster home lets…
Stroll Ballantyne Country Club·Oct 22, 2026
Juiced Fuel Charlotte Brings Gas to Your Driveway
A retired teacher and coach and his sister run Juiced Fuel Charlotte, which brings gas to your driveway or business. A paid Partner Spotlight.
Nell Thomas·Oct 16, 2026
Trash Pandas of the Carolinas Cleans Trash Cans
Two Charlotte brothers saw a truck clean trash cans at the beach and built Trash Pandas of the Carolinas around family. A paid Partner Spotlight.
Nell Thomas·Oct 15, 2026
Custom Luxury Transportation, Black SUV Service
Stephen Fogarty grew up on Carmel Road, learned service running restaurants, and came home in 2025 to start a private black SUV car service. A paid Partner…
Nell Thomas·Oct 14, 2026
Emily Ryon Estate & Financial Planning
Emily Ryon got into estate planning after doing her own and feeling the relief of knowing her daughter was protected. Now she helps families who have put it…
Stroll Ballantyne Country Club·Oct 13, 2026
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