Explore a historic village, indulge in a made-from-scratch treat, and shop for treasures in this sweet small town near Charlotte.
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Warm Fuzzies: Leonard Bearstein Symphony Orchestra
Watching the Leonard Bearstein Symphony Orchestra play holiday standards never gets old — even when the kids do.
Charlotte Motor Speedway Switches Gears During the Holidays
Charlotte Motor Speedway turns into the slow lane at Christmastime, when even NASCAR drivers downshift to take in the sights.
Made in NC: Koolbird
A Charlotte woodworker’s stylish, retro birdhouses won the top prize in the Craft category of the 2019 Made in NC Awards.
A Tribute to Pitmasters: Jim Noble of Noble Smoke
Jim Noble’s new Charlotte restaurant pays homage to the barbecue greats.
17 Charlotte Restaurants Dishing Up International Fare
Our guide to the authentic (and delicious) global fare that has helped turn Charlotte into a foodie destination — no passport required.
A Local’s Guide: Charlotte
Charlottean Alyssa Wilen, owner of Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen, shares three of her favorite places to explore in the Queen City.
Changing Channels
Our writer returns to the scene of his youthful side job: guiding rafts filled with neophytes through the man-made currents of the U.S. National Whitewater Center near Charlotte. But this unique center has evolved over the past decade — and so has our writer.
Our Mothers’ House
For a small gathering of parishioners with no immediate ties to the Charlotte area, an after-church breaking of bread reveals the richness of a new, extended family — and the gifts that grow out of it.
