A Walkable Garden Tour in Uptown Charlotte — Secret Gardens Returns May 16-17
Jack Beckett·May 7, 2026
Lyles Is Stepping Down. Here's What That Means for South Charlotte.
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles will resign June 30. The Charlotte Mercury has the full appointment-process story; this is the south-Charlotte read — five decisions the next mayor inherits that touch this corner of the city directly, from Driggs as the working chair to the November 2026…
Jack Beckett·May 9, 2026
BCC's Sip & Stroll Is Back Thursday May 28
The 2nd Annual Sip & Stroll lands at Ballantyne Country Club on Thursday, May 28 — live music, curated local vendors, and a walk-up format that scales with how much time you have.
Nell Thomas·May 2, 2026
From NYC Spas to Matthews: Inside Aquarius
Katie Piper Weant relocated from NYC to Charlotte in 2025 and opened Aquarius Facial Spa in Matthews. Long, unhurried sessions; customized facials with lifting…
Nell Thomas·May 2, 2026
Your Future, Your Fertility: REACH's Dr. Downs
Dr. Deidre Downs of REACH Fertility on age, body awareness, lifestyle factors, and the misconception that fertility testing commits you to treatment. Plus a $50…
Nell Thomas·May 2, 2026
Inside Bondeno: Italian Bespoke from Charlotte
Bondeno, the bespoke Italian shoe brand founded by Charlotte resident Charles Kelso, has built a small but meticulous business out of an idea most footwear…
Nell Thomas·May 2, 2026
Spring Driving Safety on Highway 521 and Beyond
North and South Carolina are both hands-free states now — NC's Hands Free Act took effect December 1, 2025, and SC's law went live September 1, 2025. Plus…
Nell Thomas·May 2, 2026
Inside Tifa: The Sibners' Ballantyne Living Room
Cheri and Russ Sibner took over Tifa Chocolate and Gelato in Ballantyne Village in 2023, kept what was working, and added what made it feel less like a dessert…
Nell Thomas·May 2, 2026
The Dog Formerly Known as Rocky: Meet Tobe Solosky
Tobe is a mini goldendoodle the Solosky family brought home from Happytail Puppies in July 2020 — and renamed almost immediately. He's the May 2026 Precious Pet…
Nell Thomas·May 2, 2026
From Endhaven to Anderson: Meet Cassidy Prosch
Cassidy Prosch, a 10-year-old fourth-grader at Endhaven Elementary, has been modeling since infancy. Represented by Charlotte's Directions USA, she's the May…
Nell Thomas·May 2, 2026
Atrium-WakeMed Combination: What Ballantyne Readers Need to Know
Atrium and WakeMed announced a strategic combination Friday that would put Atrium in corporate control of Raleigh's hospital network. The story is statewide.…
Jack Beckett·May 2, 2026
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government·Apr 29, 2026
Quick Read: CMS Just Sent Its $2.1B Budget Back. Here's What Ballantyne Families Should Know.
Quick read for Ballantyne families: CMS denied Hill's $2.1B budget 8-1; revised version due May 12. Five key takeaways…
government·Apr 28, 2026
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community·Apr 26, 2026
Charlotte's Stage 1 Drought Hit Monday. Here's What It Means in Ballantyne.
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government·Apr 25, 2026
A North Mecklenburg State Race Just Reshaped Raleigh's Math. Three Things South Charlotte Should Know.
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community·Apr 21, 2026
Wine, Music, and Beauty Treatments at The Modern Aesthetic Thursday Night
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