Charlotte Schools Spotlight: Teacher Wins, AI Pilot, and a $98 Million Scholarship Haul
CMS, Charlotte Schools, Education, AI in Classrooms, Teacher Retention
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Ballantyne’s Senators and Congressman—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 for Ballantyne
Congressman Tim Moore praises Trump’s Iran strike, sparking debate back home. Ballantyne locals weigh the fallout between sips of Summit Coffee.
Sip & Stroll 2025: Ballantyne Raises a Glass to Perspire Sauna Studio, Le Petit Spa, and Darin Jones
Ballantyne clinked glasses at the May 22 Sip & Stroll as Perspire Sauna Studio and Le Petit Spa powered the evening, while Darin Jones & The Last Men Standing kept feet tapping.
North Carolina 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 Greenlights 14 Community Area Plans After Gas‑Station Showdown
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, Seafood Sense & 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.
Barry Diller’s Who Knew: A Sharp Business Memoir 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.
Discover Le Petit Spa in Ballantyne—Top-Rated Anti-Aging Treatments
Le Petit Spa, located above Copper Way, transforms suburban skin into festival-ready glow with collagen pens, toxin tweaks, and an Instagram-worthy lure for a complimentary facial.
Darin Jones & The Last Men Standing: Road‑Tough Country Band With a One‑Stop Production Shop
Nashville-based Darin Jones & The Last Men Standing deliver a six-piece country show and turnkey production package that fits backyards, ballrooms, and big stages alike.