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Bespoke Luxury Travel in Ballantyne: The Elegance of Travel’s “UnGoogleable” Itineraries

Jack beckett3 days ago08 mins

Ballantyne’s The Elegance of Travel turns dream itineraries into done-for-you luxury escapes, pairing Virtuoso benefits with local accountability so couples can focus on each other, not logistics.

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Ballantyne Farmers Market Brings Local Flavor to Your Lunch Break

Nell Thomas3 weeks ago3 weeks ago07 mins

Ballantyne’s only weekday market turns lunch hour into a local feast, with 30+ vendors from pierogi to pasture-raised chicken.

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Luxury Without Guesswork: Graceful Getaways Travel Elevates Charlotte Vacations

Nell Thomas1 month ago4 weeks ago06 mins

Charlotte’s own Graceful Getaways Travel builds luxury trips with no extra fees and bonus perks like chauffeured rides to CLT. Discover why a human touch still beats algorithmic bookings.

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Sunday Recap: Charlotte Ballots Finalized, Lyles Plots Mobility Tax, Stein Swats Puppy‑Mill Clause

Jack beckett2 months ago4 weeks ago07 mins

Ballots set, mayors plot, puppy‑mill politics bite back, and CMS loses its loudest trustee. A brisk, bipartisan trot through the week’s headlines—sprinkled with zoning drama and fresh Bagel buzz.

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How Alicia Charolle’s Copper & Thyme Brings Global Flavors Home in South Charlotte

Nell Thomas2 months ago05 mins

After 18 years on Wall Street, Chef Alicia Charolle swapped spreadsheets for sauté pans—now her Copper & Thyme personal-chef service brings global flair and local flavor to South Charlotte tables.

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Jim Dickerson Company: Ballantyne’s One‑Call Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC Family Since 1977

Nell Thomas2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Since 1977 the Dickerson family has turned drips, zaps, and wheezes into one‑call fixes. Here’s how their 11,000‑sq‑ft Monroe HQ keeps Ballantyne homes humming—minus the hero capes.

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Charlotte Planning Committee Greenlights 14 Community Area Plans After Gas‑Station Showdown

Nell Thomas3 months ago07 mins

Charlotte’s Planning Committee okays 14 community area plans after a spirited gas‑station debate—now the real work (and coffee) begins.

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The Curl Concierge of Ballantyne

Nell Thomas3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

Stylist Kendra Janelle Spann fills a gap in textured-hair extensions while balancing family, faith and a salon culture built on education.

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She Left Wall Street for Your Kitchen

Jack beckett3 months ago3 months ago08 mins

Former finance exec Alicia Charolle is cooking up connection—one personalized menu, farmers market tour, and at-home dinner party at a time.

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An Insurance Agent Who’d Rather Talk About Your Kids Than Your Deductible

Jack beckett3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

Bilingual mom and insurance pro Maria Sofia Davis swaps office cubicles for Zoom calls, helping Charlotte families protect what matters—in English, Spanish, and toddler background noise.

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