The Week's Inanity, Dec. 28: Belk Bowl, Bev Could Have Won, And A Kick To The Groin
Bev Perdue could be talking about the race for governor. Or a 5K. Either or.
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Going the Distance
In a city with an Olympic-size love of swimming, this meet is a ritual worth witnessing
Clogging 101
Five things you never knew about the mountain dance
Books and Millions
Lee Keesler tackles the unenviable task of rescuing the county’s public libraries
Paper Tongues Goes Rogue
The Charlotte band drops manager Randy Jackson to chart its own course
Guide to Private Schools
If you’re a parent considering enrolling your child or children in private school, it’s decision time. Most applications are due in January for the 2013–2014 school year. Charlotte has plenty of choices, especially for elementary schools. To help you make…
Making the Choice
Public or private? Faith-based or secular? When it comes to raising kids, choosing a school ranks among the most important and most difficult decisions. Here’s how three Charlotte families are navigating the challenge
Where's the Fun?
Out of curiosity, I went to one of those sweepstakes parlors that seem to be popping up all over town. They claim to be selling fun. They are not
Do Jerry Richardson and Michael Jordan Think Charlotte Is Better with a Symphony?
Their counterparts in Indianapolis do
The Week's Inanity, Dec. 14: The People You Meet in Baltimore, and You Can Call Me Al
A double feature: Meet the guy who drank chardonnay and said Steve Smith was washed up, and find out just how nice Al Gardner can be.
Stephen Curry Returns to Charlotte
In honor of former Davidson star Stephen Curry's return home, presenting our greatest hits of Curry stories
The Week's Inanity, Dec. 7: In which we go deep on Richard Marx
Richard Marx was in Charlotte this week. It must be really hard to be Richard Marx, because no matter where he is, he’s probably always having people walking up to him saying “I will be right here waiting for you.”
The Buzz is THIS CLOSE to Being Back
A Yahoo! Sports report says Tom Benson will re-name his team the New Orleans Pelicans, meaning the Hornets name will be available, which means the Charlotte Bobcats could grab it. MJ is open to it. The NBA already owns the rights to the name, which would speed up the process. Which means, OHMYGAWD IT’S REALLY HAPPENING.
Otherscreen Shuts Down: Will Failure Prove to Be a Good Thing for Charlotte Startup Community?
The closure of startup Otherscreen will test the notion that failure is good
Six Random Thoughts about Black Friday
The week's inanity summed up in one day, because nothing is more inane than waiting in line at a store only to be trampled by ravenous deal-seekers.
Steak, Collards, and Taxes
Councilman James “Smuggie” Mitchell dishes about his astronaut wife and his streetcar dreams
Best Bets December 2012
Your best bets of what to see and do in Charlotte this month
Can Charlotte Become Hollywood East?
For years, Charlotte’s film industry has been touted as being on the verge of taking off. now, after the success of Homeland and The Hunger Games, it appears to be closer than ever. But there’s one big thing missing.
Growing Up Green
FoodCorps members teach Gaston County kids to eat local, healthy foods
2012 Holiday Gift Guide
Need help buying for the power player, couture queen, or culture connoisseur on your list? Look no further
There's Something About Ballantyne
Love it or hate it, the suburb on steroids known as Ballantyne tends to inspire strong feelings from Charlotteans. Now, a small group of true believers—or nonbelievers—want Ballantyne to secede from the city and form a new town
This Is Belk
Belk is celebrating its 125th birthday by spending $600 million—revamping the brand, renovating stores, and retraining employees—in an attempt to stay relevant in today’s new world for department stores. Will the iconic brand succeed?
Stealth Market
Canadians cash in on Charlotte real estate
The Week's Inanity, Nov. 16: The Petraeus Affair As A Series of Animated GIFs
This week, somebody asked if Charlotte magazine was going to write something about the whole Petraeus-Broadwell affair, and I figured I’d jump on the grenade.
Because Who Hasn't Seen a UFO While Peeing on Compost
Thanks to the Raleigh News & Observer, we have a UFO story that asks readers to take a leap of faith while the subject takes a leak.
2012 Top Dentists
Whether you're new to the city, contemplating changing your provider, or simply curious, this is your go-to guide to the top dentists in the Charlotte area
The Week's Inanity: Nov. 2: Super PAC Edition!
If you're sick of politics, you're just going to hate the stupid stuff Jeremy Markovich dug up this week.
The Week's Inanity: October 26: Sexy Charlotte Costumes, Hugh's Grenades and Prepare For Death
This week, Jeremy Markovich suggests eight Charlotte-specific Halloween costumes that nobody but you will understand.
