Growing Up Green
FoodCorps members teach Gaston County kids to eat local, healthy foods
News + Opinion
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.
Tales from the Red Carpet
During the DNC, I stalked celebrities. At times, I felt sleazy. But mostly, I had a blast
Head of the Chattering Class
Brian Francis is Dr. Hashtag
So? Did They Like Us?
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?
Hat Couture
Artist McKinna Hahn is turning heads in Charlotte, one accessory at a time
Best Bets November 2012
Your best bets of what to see and do in Charlotte this month
Don't Approve This Message
Five campaign ads we won't miss
Rocking the Vote
North Carolina’s growing Latino population takes center stage in the presidential election
Start Me Up
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 Week's Inanity: October 12: Race Weekend Special
The whole episode proved one bedrock NASCAR fact to me: Jeff Gordon has one fan, and it’s that guy.
Ninth Time’s the Charm?
Pat McCrory aims to break the “Charlotte Curse”
Hollywood Haunts: Hunger Games Tour
A local guide leads tours of Hunger Games hot spots
New Owners Aim to Remake the EpiCentre's Image
Late-night crowd magnet the EpiCentre is getting a family- friendly makeover
Charlotte Ghost Stories
The strange, sinister history lurking behind four Charlotte landmarks
Travel: Beaufort, South Carolina
Touring through the 300-year-old South Carolina town
Losing My Mother
How do you tell your mother she’s sick—really sick—when you don’t want to believe it yourself?
Forever Local?
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
Peak Season
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
Getting Schooled
Charter schools are a booming business, and North Carolina has opened the floodgates
