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
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?
Canadians cash in on Charlotte real estate
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.
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.
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
If you're sick of politics, you're just going to hate the stupid stuff Jeremy Markovich dug up this week.
This week, Jeremy Markovich suggests eight Charlotte-specific Halloween costumes that nobody but you will understand.
During the DNC, I stalked celebrities. At times, I felt sleazy. But mostly, I had a blast
Brian Francis is Dr. Hashtag
Pre-DNC, much ado was made of the predicted 15,000 journalists who would descend upon Charlotte. Post-DNC, one question is on everyone’s minds: What did they think?
Artist McKinna Hahn is turning heads in Charlotte, one accessory at a time
Your best bets of what to see and do in Charlotte this month
Five campaign ads we won't miss
North Carolina’s growing Latino population takes center stage in the presidential election
As the city races to retool its economy, all eyes are on entrepreneurs, because wouldn’t it be nice if the next Google came out of Charlotte? But it won’t be easy
The whole episode proved one bedrock NASCAR fact to me: Jeff Gordon has one fan, and it’s that guy.
Pat McCrory aims to break the “Charlotte Curse”
A local guide leads tours of Hunger Games hot spots
Late-night crowd magnet the EpiCentre is getting a family- friendly makeover
The strange, sinister history lurking behind four Charlotte landmarks
Touring through the 300-year-old South Carolina town
How do you tell your mother she’s sick—really sick—when you don’t want to believe it yourself?
Everyone seems to agree that eating food grown nearby is better than eating food grown far away. Yet the local food movement remains a decidedly boutique affair. Local farmers and entrepreneurs are working together to change that
Fall is the perfect time to pack up the car and make the short trip to the beautiful N.C. mountains. We take you through six great escapes with crisp air, postcard-worthy views, and plenty of peace and quiet
Charter schools are a booming business, and North Carolina has opened the floodgates
Our exclusive ranking of public high schools in Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Union counties
The trails on the nearby mountains may be alluring, but I’ve found it’s best to resist the temptation
