As Congress takes a break from negotiations due to a lack of compromise, it leads one to ponder about some of the inherent problems in that branch. Congress is not only there to serve the interests of their constituents, but the greater good of the country as well. By itself, that should be enough to motivate a commitment to pass another stimulus package in the midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Yet, their patriotic duty and the suffering of so many appears to be meaningless to

White Point Partners and Atlanta-based Paces Properties and Confluence Real Estate are thrilled to announce that a concept from Charleston favorite Xiao Bao Biscuit will be joining the diverse roster of tenants at Optimist Hall. The Charlotte outpost, which will be called simply Xiao Bao, is slated to open in Spring 2021 and will be the 23rd tenant to open in Optimist Hall. Following their honeymoon traveling across Asia, Chef Joshua Walker and Duolan Li created Xiao Bao Bisc

Charleston-based Boxcar Betty’s brings classic fried chicken sandwiches to the city of Charlotte, opening their fifth location within Optimist Hall White Point Partners and Atlanta-based Paces Properties and Confluence Real Estate are thrilled to announce that Charleston-based Boxcar Betty’s will open their fifth location at Optimist Hall on Friday, July 10th, joining three locations in the greater Charleston area and one in Chicago. Boxcar Betty’s is the 20th tenant to open

A lot of people have different tastes and food preferences. At BLACK MENU NC, the goal is to create an online food directory that is rich in black-owned restaurants that offer some of the most amazing dishes to the members of their local community. The online platform, designed to promote local black-owned restaurants remains at the forefront of the campaign to grow black-owned businesses while also helping consumers to find the perfect local restaurants around them. With the

Ryan Sumner of Fenix Fotography to Produce Headshots for Locally Unemployed on July 22 at Carolina Place Mall in Charlotte Nothing says “I’m ready to work” more than a freshly pressed suit, an updated resume, and of course, a professional headshot. Regardless of profession, COVID-19 sent millions of Americans to the unemployment line without warning. That is why award-winning Charlotte photographer Ryan Sumner is participating with Headshot Booker and Brookfield Properties in

William Grant & Sons invites you to beat the summer heat with its seamless, simple to make seasonal cocktails. Offering invigorating floral notes, hints of ripe fruit and citrus, these delicious recipes are the perfect way to toast the season. And as all WGS Brands are available to order on Drizly, you are able to get their favorite William Grant & Sons spirits delivered directly to your front door, making celebrating summer that much easier. Friendly reminder that three impo

A motorcycle rally, a gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts, has always been a great escape for the adventurous and free souls. Some bike rallies can be large and others may be small, but one thing is for sure that they attract lots of people. Some rallies end in a day event while others take days of riding. The corona pandemic has devastated all the supports, and motorcycle rides, races, and rallies are no exception. Many great events and motorcycle rallies are either postpone

Rapidly accumulating data is showing a disturbing trend during COVID-19 quarantine life—an uptick in domestic violence incidents. With families sheltering in place, it’s become increasingly difficult for domestic violence victims to escape from their situations and seek help. As such, College HUNKS Moving Company (HUNKS)  is offering free moving services to anyone fleeing domestic violence.  HUNKS is now a resource on the national domestic violence hotline and is working with

As wedding professionals, we aren’t on the frontlines during this pandemic. But we still want to give back to our community in a meaningful way. OMJ Clothing had the idea to give away a fully custom suit, and reached out to other small businesses to join in. Charlotte businesses showed up BIG TIME! Over $4,000 of prizes are ready to be sent to one deserving couple affected by the pandemic! Who is eligible to enter? Any bride or groom in Charlotte, NC who is currently engaged

Men’s clothing company OMJ, founded in Charlotte in 2013 by two graduates of Appalachian State University (Bradley Rhyne and Filipe Ho), has officially opened in the Design Center of the Carolinas near Jeni’s Ice cream, Superica, Barcelona Wine Bar Hawkers and Fit Atelier.  Originally set to open in March, plans were postponed due to COVID-19. The new concept, OMJ, expands upon their current ready wear and custom offerings and will include a dedicated showroom space for fitti

The holiday season is approaching and Sonny’s BBQ is getting into the spirit with Spirit of BBQ: Giving Tuesday Edition. Continuing its mission of lending a helping hand to others, Sonny’s is donating $10,000 and is calling on its fans and followers to nominate and vote for what charities they are passionate about and think deserve the donation. People are encouraged to nominate the charities they think are the most deserving  starting on Nov. 12 via this link. Five charitie

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (November 13, 2019) — Lung cancer is the #1 cancer killer of women and men in the United States. While it’s estimated that 8,010 North Carolina residents will be diagnosed with this disease in 2019 alone, fortunately more Americans than ever are surviving the disease according to a new report from the American Lung Association. The annual “State of Lung Cancer” report examines the toll of lung cancer throughout the nation, and outlines steps every state can t

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Nov. 6, 2019) – The NASCAR Hall of Fame is revved up and ready for the season with a lineup of high-octane fun during Holidays at the Hall. From Nov. 15 to Jan. 5, visitors can lace up their skates for Holiday on Ice, enjoy Breakfast with Santa, visit the NASCAR Hall of Fame to pick out their own special NASCAR-themed gift and more. HOLIDAY ON ICE  Friday, Nov. 15 – Sunday, Jan. 5 Uptown Charlotte’s only outdoor ice rink returns to the NASCAR Hall of Fame Pl

The North Carolina Aquariums will honor veterans and military service members on Nov. 11, 2019. The three aquariums, located at Fort Fisher (Kure Beach), Pine Knoll Shores (Atlantic Beach) and Roanoke Island (Manteo), will offer free admission on Veterans Day to all veteran, active, reserve, or retired members of the U.S. military with a valid service identification or proof of service, as well as spouses and dependents. “This is the aquariums’ way to say thank you to those w

Tabbris, Charlotte’s newest innovation and co-working space, officially unveiled its newly-renovated 23,500 square foot facility at 1300 South Boulevard on October 15, 2019, at a ribbon-cutting attended by local Charlotte media outlets. Tabbris is Charlotte’s first entrepreneurial space of its kind. With a goal of fostering growth and community through coworking and connection, it offers a range of shared and private working spaces – including offices, individual work station

Local amateur home beer brewer received top honors at the annual US Open Homebrew Competition. The competition lasted over nine hours as nationally certified judges reviewed 435 entries from across the region. The competition was held at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery in Charlotte on Saturday, July 20th. Amateur brewers must carefully calculate the ratio of various malts, hops and yeast along with precision timing for boiling, cooling, fermenting, and storage.  Slight variation and

LINCOLN STREET KITCHEN & COCKTAILS TO OPEN IN GOLD DISTRICT OF SOUTH END Full-service restaurant complements adjoined Craft Tasting Room & Growler Shop Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails, opening on October 18, will offer seasonal New-American small plates made from locally sourced ingredients and a bar menu with imaginative craft cocktails, shrubs and sodas, and a thoughtfully curated wine list. These expanded offerings, and a play on the South’s rich history of spirits, pos

Moonlight in the Garden / JC Raulston Arboretum at NCSU / Courtesy of Frank Clemmensen For seven nights in November, the magical lighting exhibition Moonlight in the Garden returns to illuminate and showcase JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University. Sold out every evening in 2018, Moonlight in the Garden provides the only opportunity each year to access and experience JC Raulston Arboretum after dark. “Moonlight in the Garden is a chance for us to light up the

New providers based in Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, Shelby and Winston-Salem CHARLOTTE, N.C. (September 18, 2019) – Charlotte-headquartered OrthoCarolina has hired seven doctors in its offices across the Carolinas, bringing its total number of physicians to 141. The new providers will help fill growing needs in specific markets and orthopedic specialties. “The demand for orthopedic specialty care is rising, particularly in suburban areas of North and South Carolina,” said Br

Charleston-based Boxcar Betty’s to bring locally sourced, award-winning fried chicken sandwiches to Optimist Hall White Point Partners and Atlanta-based Paces Properties are excited to announce that Boxcar Betty’s will be joining the diverse roster of tenants at Optimist Hall. The food hall officially opened on August 1, 2019, with subsequent tenants slated to open in the coming weeks and months. Established in Charleston, SC five years ago, the Optimist Hall outpost for Boxc