"Holidays at the Garden" at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. SOME EVENTS are understandably canceled for 2020 holiday season. But there are plenty of Christmas- and winter-themed activities across the region that are returning, with safety...

Posted in North Carolina October 21, 2020 by Robin Jarvis So far, 2020 has reshaped just about every holiday on the calendar. So why would Halloween be the exception? The truth is: it isn’t. We are still very much in a mode of social distancing, of...

October 20, 2020 Victoria Yards in Uptown Charlotte. (Travis Dove for Center City Partners) With social distancing putting a damper on being social, Charlotteans are looking for ways to get out of the house and enjoy their city safely. If you’ve...

Posted in North Carolina October 17, 2020 by Daniella DiRienzo You may not be able to travel back in time, but you can get pretty darn close at S&T’s Soda Shoppe! Though opened in the 90s, the eatery is a replica of soda fountains of yesteryear...

Posted in North Carolina October 18, 2020 by Megan McDonald Autumn is arriving! If you need a wonderful place to relax, head to this autumn retreat in North Carolina where you can wile away the weekend on the lake’s edge. Head on out to Charlotte,...

Posted in North Carolina October 14, 2020 by Beth To visit Mount Mitchell State Park is to experience what it might feel like to stand at the top of the world. It’s the highest point east of the Mississippi River, but it’s also shrouded in natural...

Most opened during the previous century October 14, 2020   Ah, the fish camp. Most of these family-run spots have been catching and frying catfish, flounder, whitefish, perch, and other freshwater goodies for decades. As you’ll see below,...

Posted in North Carolina October 14, 2020 by Robin Jarvis Finding new and fun places to explore the outdoors in the Tar Heel State is a must, especially this year. Nestled in the natural flora of Cary, North Carolina, sits an outdoor lover’s...

Options on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Freeform, and Hulu October 8, 2020 Bad Grandpa was partially filmed in Plaza Midwood. OVER THE YEARS, Charlotte’s been used as a backdrop for several major films and TV shows. If you’re a subscriber who wants to...

October 6, 2020 NATALIE ANDREWSON GUY FIERI, the highlighter blonde-tipped host of The Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, may not live in Charlotte, but he’s certainly visited enough times to earn honorary citizenship status. He’s done...

Posted in North Carolina October 08, 2020 by Robin Jarvis Wondering how in the world you’ll celebrate October (and Halloween) with the kids or grandchildren this year while still keeping everyone safe? With the looming pandemic, ghosts and goblins...

The view from the Oconaluftee River Overlook, the last scenic view before the Blue Ridge Parkway ends at U.S. Highway 441 and less than a mile from the Oconaluftee Visitor Center, where elk range. Photo from Bryson City / Swain County NC Chamber of...

Posted in North Carolina October 06, 2020 by Robin Jarvis Planning a trip to the coast always inspires your taste buds and salivary glands to power up in to overdrive in the sheer anticipation of the delicious and fresh seafood bounty that awaits....

Posted in North Carolina October 05, 2020 by Jessica Wick Do you ever stop to take in the sheer beauty of North Carolina and feel grateful to live in such a stunning place? We certainly hope so. From its bustling cities to its picturesque...

Head there for a socially distanced night out, in the sky October 4, 2020 Chef David Burke’s avant-garde approach to food presentation includes the maple-glazed bacon clothesline. PHOTOGRAPHS BY PETER TAYLOR Merchant & Trade, Nuvolé Rooftop...

Posted in North Carolina October 03, 2020 by Liz Oliver If breakfast is the most important meal of the day then the donuts at Your Mom’s Donuts in North Carolina are essential for a great breakfast. These breakfast treats are so delicious that most...

A butler’s pantry provides extra storage and a stylish beverage center October 2, 2020 Erin Comerford Lauren Clement, owner of Lauren Nicole Designs, designed her clients’ butler’s pantry as part of a six-month renovation of their Carmel Estates...

Posted in North Carolina October 01, 2020 by Robin Jarvis Fall foliage in the Highlands of North Carolina is primed for a phenomenal show this year – and we can say with all certainty that we absolutely deserve it after the year we’ve had. Whether...

Chef Tom Dyrness has helped craft the sister concept to Mama Ricotta’s October 1, 2020 COURTESY Age: 43 Relationship status: Married for 15 years with two boys, ages 12 and 9 Hometown: Middlesex, New Jersey Currently lives: Tega Cay, South Carolina...

Posted in North Carolina September 29, 2020 by Robin Jarvis Most people don’t know North Carolina is home to a once-defunct theme park based on the books and the 1939 major motion picture, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” The theme park, named Land of...