At The Hop
Coverage (20 articles)
Ballantyne's November Business Stories, Revisited
Nell Thomas thanks Mercedes‑Benz of South Charlotte for making November’s local business features possible while she revisits Napa Bistro, At The Hop, The Daily Pilates, Libretto’s and Ombre.
Charlotte Mulch Guys and More: Student-Run Yard Help
Neighbors kept calling them the "Mulch Men." The official name is Charlotte Mulch Guys and More, a collegerun team that handles the work most homeowners dread and many contractors skip: mulching, lig...
At The Hop in Ballantyne: Mobile Detailing and Ceramic Care
At The Hop brings professional mobile detailing and ceramic care to your driveway in Ballantyne. Here's why neighbors rebook, plus our link to earlier coverage and how to keep that shine.
Napa Bistro & Wine Bar at Stonecrest: California Vibes
Napa Bistro & Wine Bar brings wine-country ease to Ballantyne with a scratch menu, thoughtful sips, and Sunday service starting at 10 a.m., right in Stonecrest. Reserve or order online today.
NC Robocall Crackdown Targets 37 Providers With FCC Backing
North Carolina's attorney general joins 50 states in a sweeping crackdown on illegal robocalls, targeting 37 telecom providers with FCC-backed enforcement.
Grants Pass at One: How Charlotte's Homeless Policy Shifted
One year after Grants Pass v. Johnson, Charlotte advocates say arrests are rising, services are stalling, and the Cicero Institute's model bills prioritize housing-first defense.
Charlotte Council, June 23: ADA Pride Day, Street Vending
From an ADA Pride Day proclamation to a fiery debate over street vending, here's everything that happened at Charlotte City Council's June 23 meeting, plus what it means for Ballantyne residents
CMS Touts Teacher Wins, AI Pilot and $98M in Scholarships
CMS, Charlotte Schools, Education, AI in Classrooms, Teacher Retention
Barry Diller's 'Who Knew' Is Sharp but Short on Heart
Barry Diller's Who Knew is a rocket ride through media history: riveting boardroom lore, airtight lessons, and emotional Wi-Fi that never quite connects.
Inside Perspire Sauna Studio Ballantyne: 40 Minutes to Calm
Infrared heat, red-light therapy and a chilly SNØ shower: Perspire Sauna Studio Ballantyne turns 40 minutes into a full-body reset, no gym membership or Nordic passport required.
Ballantyne Mail Carrier Caught in $1.9 Million Check Fraud
A Ballantyne mail carrier lifted more than 200 business checks worth $1.9 million, sold them to fraudsters, and now faces 27 months in federal prison, leaving local businesses asking: who's minding the mailbox?
Councilwoman Tiawana Brown's Indictment Roils Charlotte
Councilwoman Tiawana Brown is facing federal charges tied to COVID relief fraud. Lavish spending and a refusal to resign have left District 3 residents asking, "What now?"
Website Cookies: How Websites Remember You
Cookies aren't dessert. They're tiny files tracking your every scroll. Here's what they do, how they work, and why Ballantyne's favorite bagel shop might just be using them.
Edwin Peacock Gets District 6 Seat on Mayor's Tiebreaker
Edwin Peacock won Charlotte's District 6 seat after a 5-5 council tie and one decisive mayoral vote. No one else even showed up.
Study Ranks Charlotte DMV Offices Worst in the Nation
Charlotte DMV offices just ranked worst in the nation. Here's what happened, what to do about it, and why Einstein's bagels may be the only balm.Tags: DMV, Charlotte, North Carolina, Politics, Bagels, Customer Service
Ballantyne Business Owners to Know: Six Neighbor Profiles
From storm recovery to schmear strategy, Ballantyne's brightest showed us how to hustle with grace, and occasionally, with mulch in their socks.
Strawberry Clafoutis: A Simple French Spring Dessert
A rustic French dessert makes strawberries the star. Bake this simple clafoutis and impress your HOA.
The Daley Family Finds Home in Ballantyne
A healthcare power couple, three charming kids, and a fish named Zuko, meet the Daley family of Ballantyne.
Teddy the Bernedoodle's Ballantyne Adoption
Teddy the Bernedoodle goes from auction pup to family MVP in Ballantyne's most heartwarming adoption tale.
Einstein Bros in Ballantyne 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.