Copper & Thyme
Coverage (15 articles)
Copper & Thyme's Alicia Charolle Brings Market Cooking Home
Chef Alicia Charolle's Copper & Thyme turns weeknights into small celebrations with market-driven menus, in-home dinners, and practical classes that fit real schedules and real kitchens.
Hubbard Heating & Cooling: Ballantyne's Family HVAC Team
Family-owned Hubbard Heating & Cooling keeps Ballantyne comfy with same-day HVAC service, a Worry-Free plan, and a phone number locals recite from memory.
NC Delegation in Congress: Supersonic Airports, Spy Agencies
From hypersonic runways to slimmer spy agencies, here is the busy week on Capitol Hill that could tweak Ballantyne traffic, medicine cabinets, and even Saturday pop‑ups.
Kings Mountain ICE Raid: 30 Arrested in ID-Theft Probe
ICE agents arrested 30 workers at Buckeye Fire Equipment in Kings Mountain, triggering legal, economic, and human aftershocks felt all the way to Ballantyne.
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
Tillis, Budd and Moore: June 2025 Statements Decoded
Senators Tillis and Budd, plus Rep. Tim Moore released six fresh statements on disaster aid, litigation funding, wildfire policy, Iran strikes, and a major gas pipeline. We boiled them down.
Tim Moore Endorses Trump’s Iran Strike: What It Means Here
Congressman Tim Moore praises Trump’s Iran strike, sparking debate back home. Ballantyne locals weigh the fallout between sips of Summit Coffee.
NC Veto Clash and Budget Fight Leave Teacher Raises in Limbo
Stein’s first vetoes and a budget deadlock put guns, immigration, and teacher pay at the center of North Carolina’s summer session showdown.
Charlotte Planning Committee Adopts 14 Community Area Plans
Charlotte's Planning Committee okays 14 community area plans after a spirited gas-station debate, now the real work (and coffee) begins.
Last Week in Ballantyne: Nails, Curls, a Goose-Chasing Lab
A witty stroll through last week’s Ballantyne buzz: nails that glow, curls that pop, seafood sanity checks, a goose-chasing Lab, and partner perks from Summit Coffee to Copper & Thyme.
Alicia Charolle Left Finance to Start Copper & Thyme
Former finance exec Alicia Charolle is cooking up connection, one personalized menu, farmers market tour, and at-home dinner party at a time.
Strawberry Clafoutis: A Simple French Spring Dessert
A rustic French dessert makes strawberries the star. Bake this simple clafoutis and impress your HOA.
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.