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How Are You Celebrating Independence Day? July 4th Celebrations in Charlotte
This year, July 4th celebrations in Charlotte start early! Need to find some place (or places) to celebrate? Here are a few ideas… On Tuesday, July 2nd, you can hit the Jack in the Box Summer...
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Protest Petitions Ending?
North Carolina lawmakers may be making it harder for you to oppose rezoning cases. Right now, Charlotte residents have the right to file what’s known as “protest petitions” when they oppose a rezoning...
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Lots to Learn About Lots
Let’s talk about lots, more commonly known as land or acreage. There really is much to know before considering a lot with the intention of building your home. I really was quite ignorant before I...
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An Ode to Staging, the Oft-Forgotten Art in Home Selling
My lovely “Ghost Writer” Stephanie Nelson and I sometimes have to punch each other in the head (not literally) to get ideas going at the beginning of each week. This week, though, I actually had a lot...
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Visiting Belmont
No…we’re not taking a road trip to Gaston County. The Belmont neighborhood of Charlotte is located just outside Center City Charlotte and the I-277 loop. Belmont’s boundaries are typically described...
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Spooktacular Halloween Events in Charlotte
Halloween is upon us, and Charlotte has a lot to offer those looking for a hauntingly good time. Here’s just a sampling of Halloween events in Charlotte: The Amazing Maize Maze offers approximately...
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New Addition to the Charlotte Breweries Scene
Earlier this year, I did a post about craft beer in Charlotte and the breweries you can find around town. It featured NoDa Brewing Company, Triple C Brewing Co, The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, Four...
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Shop Small Business Saturday in Charlotte
Small Business Saturday, an annual event sponsored by American Express, is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses across the country, and is celebrated every year on the Saturday after...
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Where’s the Hippest Spot in Charlotte?
Urban Dictionary defines hipsters as “a subculture of men and women typically in their 20’s and 30’s that value independent thinking, counter-culture, progressive politics, an appreciation of art and...
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Charlotte Being Eyed for Google Fiber
Google has added Charlotte to a list of nine metro areas it is exploring as its next Google Fiber deployment. Google Fiber is a fiber-optic Internet network touted as being up to 100 times faster than...
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Construction Outlook Good in the South
In survey results released recently by the Associated General Contractors of America, the South is the most optimistic about the commercial real estate construction outlook in the upcoming year and...
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Dive Into Charlotte’s Dive Bars
We all know those places. The local bars that are completely unglamourous but serve good, cheap drinks. Every town has them, including Charlotte. Here’s a run-down of some of my favorite dive bars in...
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Get to Know NoDa’s Funky Geezer
Around NoDa, the Funky Geezer’s been a staple for as long as most can remember. And soon, the rest of America will get the chance to get to know him, too, as he performs on America’s Got Talent. The...
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Got Your Plans for the 4th of July?
No matter whether you’re a procrastinator or just considering your options, if you don’t have your plans for the 4th, here are some ideas for you… If you’re into running, the 4th Annual Firecracker 5K...
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NoDa Biz #TheSavageWay Wins Queen City Soup Grant for Clean Graffiti Project
Recently, #thesavageway, a social media, marketing, branding, and Clean Graffiti company based in NoDa, was the winner of an art grant from Queen City Soup, a regional micro-grant program for artists...
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Yard Art Day Is Back!
Last year, I did a post to introduce my readers to Yard Art Day. And the good news is: It’s back again this year! Yard Art Day is an art project based in Charlotte, but looking to grow outside the...
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Pop Up at the NoDa Eclectic PopUp Marketplace
One of the many reasons I love NoDa is the desire to create and include. I learned of the new Popup Marketplace from my friend and muse (and star of my Plaza Midwood video) – the lovely Frankie Q....
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Charlotte Breweries Are In The News Again
I love it when I see news about Charlotte breweries! We’ve got great staples like NoDa Brewing Company, Triple C Brewing Co, The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, Four Friends Brewing, Birdsong Brewing, and...
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Shopping Local for the Holidays
The holidays are upon us, whether we’re prepared or not. When it comes to shopping for your friends and loved ones, nothing says you care like shopping local for the holidays! To help you out, here’s...
View ArticleChecking Out International Food in Charlotte
I have a confession to make. Recently, hearing foodie people talk about great places for international food in Charlotte that I didn’t know about really got to me. I felt like I had to see and taste...
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