Spring Driving Safety on Highway 521 and Beyond
North and South Carolina are both hands-free states now, NC's Hands Free Act took effect December 1, 2025, and SC's law went live September 1, 2025.
Stroll Ballantyne Country Club·May 2, 2026
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Tobe Solosky, a Ballantyne Goldendoodle Once Named Rocky
Tobe is a mini goldendoodle the Solosky family brought home from Happytail Puppies in July 2020, and renamed almost immediately.
Stroll Ballantyne Country Club·May 2, 2026
Cassidy Prosch, Endhaven's 10-Year-Old Young Achiever
Cassidy Prosch, a 10-year-old fourth-grader at Endhaven Elementary, has been modeling since infancy. Represented by Charlotte's Directions USA, she's the May 2026 Young Achiever cover for Stroll…
Stroll Ballantyne Country Club·May 2, 2026
Charlotte FC's Road Trip Hit a Wall. Home Games Are Next.
Two long road trips, two multi-goal losses for Charlotte FC. The home schedule resumes May 9 against FC Cincinnati at Bank of America Stadium, and the next four matches are friendlier on the calendar.
Nell Thomas·Apr 26, 2026
Wine, Music, and Beauty at The Modern Aesthetic on Thursday
The Williams Pond med spa hosts an open evening Thursday, April 23, from 6 to 8 PM, a low-stakes way to see the space, meet the team, and finally use that door you've driven past.
Nell Thomas·Apr 21, 2026
Three Spring Events in Ballantyne, Starting Tonight
Three upcoming events for Ballantyne residents and businesses this spring: tonight's monthly meetup at AC Hotel, a beauty event at The Modern Aesthetic on April 23, and the annual Sip & Stroll at…
Nell Thomas·Apr 15, 2026
Charlotte SHOUT! Is Back and Worth the Drive from Ballantyne
Charlotte SHOUT! runs April 3–19 with 200+ free events in Uptown. Here's what's worth the drive from Ballantyne, from all-day jazz and whole-hog barbecue to 20-plus art installations and six nights…
Nell Thomas·Apr 3, 2026
How Lucas the Dog Found His Family at the BCC Tennis Courts
Lucas, a dappled pup in a bow tie, won over the Horiuchi family at the BCC tennis courts. A back injury couldn't dim his spirit, and he's been the household's silliest, most devoted companion ever…
Stroll Ballantyne Country Club·Apr 2, 2026
Come to the Table: A Beds for Kids Benefit at Quail Hollow
Come to the Table, a two-day designer showcase and benefit at Quail Hollow Club, raised support for Beds for Kids while reminding Ballantyne neighbors that hospitality is community work.
Nell Thomas·Apr 2, 2026
The Hightower Family: From D.C. Runways to BCC Block Parties
Kevin and Jessica Hightower, an aviation-industry couple who met in D.C. and have lived on two continents, have become the connective tissue of Ballantyne Country Club since moving to Charlotte four…
Stroll Ballantyne Country Club·Apr 2, 2026
Stroll Ballantyne Country Club February Issue
February’s Stroll Ballantyne Country Club issue captures families, pets, and neighbors who define Ballantyne when you slow down and pay attention.
Nell Thomas·Feb 3, 2026
Coffee with a Cop Returns to Ballantyne This Friday
Ballantyne residents can meet CMPD officers for Coffee with a Cop on December 12 from 9–11 AM at Summit Coffee. A toy basket will also be available for families recovering from Hurricane Helene.
Nell Thomas·Dec 10, 2025
Inside Stroll Ballantyne Country Club’s December 2025 Issue
Take a guided walk through Stroll Ballantyne Country Club’s December 2025 issue, from the Holiday Mixer at Zinicola to Cricket the dog, Elle the athlete, and anchor partners across the neighborhood.
Nell Thomas·Dec 1, 2025
Coffee With A Cop and a Holiday Toy Drive at Summit Coffee
Coffee With A Cop arrives at Summit Coffee Ballantyne on Dec. 12, offering neighbors a simple space to talk with CMPD and support a holiday toy drive for families rebuilding after Hurricane Helene.
Nell Thomas·Nov 27, 2025
Ballantyne in November: Neighbors, Santa Paws and Dining
The November issue of Stroll Ballantyne Country Club celebrates neighbors, pets, and local partners with warmth, wit, and a spirit of community.
Jack Beckett·Nov 3, 2025
Strolling Ballantyne August 2025: Gallo Family on the Cover
The August Strolling Ballantyne is here: meet the Gallo Family, fetch golf-ball-loving pups Jack & Bailey, tour Lexington's barbecue trail, and more. Read the full issue now.
Nell Thomas·Aug 1, 2025
Ballantyne Sunday News: ICE Raid and Senate Budget Rules
Seven must-read stories, from an ICE factory raid to Piedmont flash-flood warnings, plus quick links, witty asides, and a coffee-fueled author bio.
Nell Thomas·Jun 28, 2025
Ballantyne Raises a Glass at the Inaugural Sip & Stroll
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.
Nell Thomas·Jun 21, 2025
Charlie, Marvin's Goose-Chasing Chocolate Lab
Meet Charlie, the chocolate Lab who went from golf course goose chaser to loyal co-pilot and water-loving best friend in Marvin, NC.
Jack Beckett·Jun 12, 2025
The Moon Family of Ballantyne Trains for Half-Ironmans
A CFO, a globetrotting photographer, and their four-year-old keep Friday movie nights sacred while training for half-Ironmans. Welcome inside the Moon family's bright Ballantyne orbit.
Nell Thomas·Jun 1, 2025
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.
Nell Thomas·May 9, 2025
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.
Nell Thomas·May 2, 2025
Teddy the Bernedoodle's Ballantyne Adoption
Teddy the Bernedoodle goes from auction pup to family MVP in Ballantyne's most heartwarming adoption tale.
Nell Thomas·May 2, 2025
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.
Nell Thomas·May 1, 2025