This Bernedoodle Just Inherited the Neighborhood
Teddy the Bernedoodle goes from auction pup to family MVP in Ballantyne’s most heartwarming adoption tale.
May 2025
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Rise, Shine, Repeat: Einstein Bros Serves More Than Breakfast
Ballantyne’s Einstein Bros Bagels delivers fresh, preservative-free bagels, signature shmears, and early-morning charm with heart—and hot coffee.
Ballantyne Creek Becomes Biohazard After 1,200-Gallon Spill
After a grease-clogged pipe burst, over 1,200 gallons of sewage spilled into a Ballantyne creek. Nell Thomas digs into what went wrong—and what you can do to help.
TJ Ritchie Goes Solo: Charlotte’s Radio Maverick Returns
Longtime Charlotte radio voice TJ Ritchie launches a new WBT solo show mixing politics, pop culture, and listener call-ins.
Touchdown & TMI: Steve Smith Sr. Sued for Alleged Affair
Panthers legend Steve Smith Sr. is being sued in NC under the “homewrecker” law by a man alleging an affair with his wife, a Ravens band member.
Highway Hissy Fit: NC Lawmakers Crack Down on Left-Lane Laggards
NC lawmakers want to fine slow drivers clogging the left lane. A new bill could make dawdling on I-485 officially illegal.
Sip & Stroll at Ballantyne Country Club – May 22, 6–8 PM
Sip & Stroll hits Ballantyne Country Club May 22, 6–8 PM. Live music, wine, food, and exactly one too many raffle tickets.
Retirement Roulette: NC Approves Crypto Investments
NC lawmakers vote to let public retirement funds invest in crypto. What could go wrong?
$230,000 to Say Goodbye: What Charlotte Paid to Make Patrick Baker Disappear
Charlotte paid ex-City Attorney Patrick Baker over $230K after his quiet exit. Records suggest he was fired—without cause.