MATTHEWS – Suat Pamukci and her husband, Steve, are living the American dream. Originally from Turkey, they both grew up in the jewelry business and ran a successful store in Istanbul before deciding … [Read more...]
Small Biz Finalist: Candi Ruppert, CPO (Sage Organizing)
CHARLOTTE – It took Candi Ruppert, CPO, a long time to realize her true passion was making other people’s lives more organized, but once she did, she never looked back. Ruppert, who lives in the … [Read more...]
Community Matters Cafe hosts gingerbread house silent auction
CHARLOTTE – Top pastry chefs from across the region have flipped the script on the traditional gingerbread house by creating extravagant works of art that almost look too good to eat. The … [Read more...]
Glide into the holiday season with outdoor ice rinks
INDIAN TRAIL – Going to the mall in hopes of sitting on Santa's lap is a tradition older than the forgotten fruitcake in the back of your refrigerator. A cooler way to celebrate the holidays is at … [Read more...]
Simmons: I didn’t vote, but I wanted to
On Nov. 5, I woke up at 7:45 a.m. I poured myself a cup of coffee. I packed my lunch. I checked my Instagram. I made a smoothie. I brushed my teeth. I got dressed. I told my boyfriend to have a great … [Read more...]
Mint Hill welcomes The Moving Wall
MINT HILL – The Moving Wall recently stopped in Mint Hill, giving residents an opportunity to pay their respects to the estimated 58,276 Americans who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. The Moving … [Read more...]
Simmons: Now I’m listening to podcasts
There’s nothing worse than driving to work in the morning and listening to talk radio, especially when I’m sleepy from staying up too late watching reruns of “Parks and Recreation.” I need music to … [Read more...]
Carolina Characters brings superheroes, princesses to life
CHARLOTTE – Imagine you’re a kid and your favorite web-slinging superhero shows up to your birthday party. Mind. Officially. Blown. Well, Carolina Characters is turning those imaginations into … [Read more...]
Aging at home: Is it the best option?
By Theresa Robertson Aging at home is certainly a viable option for many seniors, but what about when it’s not the safest, healthiest or most cost-effective option for your situation? According to … [Read more...]
County breaks ground on American Legion Memorial Stadium reconstruction
Charlotte has changed a lot in the past 83 years, and yet, in the heart of it all, the American Legion Memorial Stadium sits frozen in time. Built in 1936 and named in honor of Mecklenburg soldiers … [Read more...]
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