The Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week returns to Charlotte on Jan.
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As the holidays end, millions of Americans are giving up alcohol for Dry January.
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After several years of staying home, next year is shaping up to be the year of travel.
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Mangrove swamps, rockland hammocks and seagrass beds – all essential to the Florida Keys’ ecosystem – beckon visitors to Curry Hammock State Park.
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On Jan.
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Welcome the New Year with a fun buzz with these three perfect cocktails for your New Year’s celebration:• Melon Ball Drop – This citrusy concoction is a perfect glass to cheer with as the ball drops.
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We’re not gaslighting you.“Gaslighting” is Merriam-Webster’s 2022 Word of the Year.
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I come from a family of soldiers and preachers.
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As the giving season kicks off with Giving Tuesday on Nov. 29, Promising Pages is seeking donations to help end Charlotte’s book desert.
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You’ll want to take it slow when you drive on Charlotte Motor Speedway during the annual Speedway Christmas.
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We’re sharing our best insider tips for your next trip to Portugal, including a section on tips for visiting Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve.
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It’s the best time of the year to grab a blanket, a cup of your favorite holiday beverage, popcorn and watch one of the classics.
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The pressure is on! Not only are you searching for the perfect gift, it has to get there on time to make it under the Christmas tree.
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The Village of Fairhaven is open once more for the 29th Annual Carolina Renaissance Festival featuring jousting knights, falconry, mermaids, fairies and more.
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Flu season has already started and two top physicians from St. David’s Health Care suggest protecting yourself from the virus. Stat.
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Footsteps in empty hallways, ghostly apparitions, lights flickering on and off and things that go bump in the nights.
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Determined not to join the sad Lost Luggage Club whose membership is exploding in Europe, I vowed to pack for six weeks in a carry-on.
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It’s pumpkin season again – try these pumpkin cocktail recipes at your next gathering or for “me” time.
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Everyone knows to call 911 in an emergency.
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The Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) recently reported pickleball surged by nearly 40% between 2019 and 2021 to 4.8 million players, becoming the country’s fastest growing sport.
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Looking for a pristine mountain escape? Chetola Resort & Spa in Blowing Rock, North Carolina is offering a bevy of end-of-summer lodging packages: • Midweek Package: Special rate when staying midweek, plus a $50 resort credit.
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Enjoy a day of sand, sun and surf at the Wahine Classic at Carolina Beach.
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“Headscape,” the new memoir by digital marketing and public relations executive Chris Schroder, has scored more than a dozen five-star reviews on Amazon since its May 2022 release.
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Marriott Puerto Vallarta in Mexico has a gorgeous infinity pool, six restaurants, kids’ area with pool and dozens of complimentary chairs and umbrellas on the beach.
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With 12 states now pushing for a nationwide ban on the sale of new gas-powered cars (Reuters), gearheads everywhere might be wondering: when will Uncle Sam force my prized Miata/Corvette/911 off the road for good? The good news for petrolheads (but perhaps not the climate) is that a ban on driving gas cars probably isn’t coming until 2050 or later.
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You don’t have to be Batman to enjoy Bat Cave, North Carolina.
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Don’t let your red, white, and blue display this Fourth of July start a flap with the flag purists – there are definite dos and don’ts for letting Old Glory fly correctly.
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Scoring more than a dozen Amazon five-star reviews, the new memoir by agency owner Chris Schroder also earned this shout-out from Atlanta PR and media expert Mitch Leff: “If you’re bald, worried about getting bald, are married to a bald man, or just looking for a fun book to read this summer, check out “Headscape” the new book from Chris Schroder.
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Whether you’re a member of the LGBTQ+ community or a supporter, there are some great podcasts out there to listen to during Pride Month – or any time of the year.
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Your summer getaway is not complete without the perfect summer cocktail.