How websites remember you (for better or worse)
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.
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Survive the DMV. Celebrate with bagels.
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
Why Being the Answer Beats Ranking: AEO for Local Businesses
Ranking on Google doesn’t mean what it used to. These days, if Alexa can’t say your name out loud, you don’t exist. Answer Engine Optimization isn’t a trend—it’s survival.
“The Arabian Way”: Trump’s Model of Power and Progress
Trump’s Riyadh speech praises the ‘Arabian miracle’ while redefining U.S. foreign policy around skyscrapers, strongmen, and $500B chip deals.
Dressing with Intention Starts in Waxhaw
House of Colour Waxhaw uses personal color and style analysis to help clients simplify their wardrobe and feel confident every day.
What’s a World-Class City Worth?
Testimony turns into theatre as Charlotte residents, teens, and councilmembers square off in a budget battle that’s part sermon, part spreadsheet, and all politics.
Ten-Minute Neighborhoods, Five-Hour Meetings: Charlotte’s 2040 Plan Runs Into Reality
Charlotte’s 2040 community area plans aim to fix the past and forecast the future. But critics say they’re still coloring outside the lines.
Should Your Teen’s Therapist Call You First?
As NC lawmakers vote to give parents more say in teen medical care, youth advocates warn: not every home is safe—and not every secret is selfish.
DMV Brings Back the Consultants. The Lines Stay.
NC DMV pays Boston Consulting Group $1.2M to study long lines. Again.
Elevate Motion: Where Charlotte Moves to Heal
Charlotte’s Elevate Motion Therapy offers individualized care across the lifespan—from pediatrics to adult rehab—led by expert clinician Sheeka Gupta.