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
Katie Piper Weant relocated from NYC to Charlotte in 2025 and opened Aquarius Facial Spa in Matthews. Long, unhurried sessions; customized facials with lifting massage and lymphatic drainage; consistency over volume.
Nell Thomas·May 2, 2026
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 new-patient assessment at REACH's Ballantyne location.
Nell Thomas·May 2, 2026
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
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
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
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
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 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
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…
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,…
Jack Beckett·Apr 28, 2026
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community·Apr 27, 2026
Two long road trips, two multi-goal losses for Charlotte FC. The home schedule resumes May 9 against FC Cincinnati at…
community·Apr 26, 2026
Charlotte Water moved to its first voluntary water restrictions since 2023 on Monday, April 20. Here's what the schedule…
government·Apr 25, 2026
State Rep. Carla Cunningham re-registered Unaffiliated on Friday after losing her March primary by nearly 48 points. She…
community·Apr 21, 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,…
community·Apr 15, 2026
Three upcoming events for Ballantyne residents and businesses this spring: tonight's monthly meetup at AC Hotel, a…
community·Apr 3, 2026
Charlotte SHOUT! runs April 3–19 with 200+ free events in Uptown. Here's what's worth the drive from Ballantyne — from…