Things to Do in Burnsville, NC
Burnsville, a little over two hours from Charlotte, is a surprisingly walkable and creative mountain town. You won’t find crowds or overplanned days here. Rather, you’ll find a slower…
Wilkes County NC: An Underrated Escape
Tucked between the foothills and the Blue Ridge Mountains, Wilkes County NC offers something you don’t often find in one place. It blends Appalachian heritage, motorsports history, outdoor…
30 North Carolina Waterfalls Worth the Trip
Appalachian spring and summer hits different. The air feels heavier in the best way, everything is green again, and the sound of moving water seems to follow you wherever you go. It’s the…
The New Standard: Top Home Builders in Charlotte NC
- Sunny Hubler
- May 6, 2026
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Curating this year’s Home & Design issue is always a reminder of just how much creativity lives in our region. From visionary designers to masterful builders, Charlotte continues to…
SouthPark Interior Design Creates with Intent
For two decades, SouthPark Interior Design has helped shape some of the most distinctive commercial spaces in Charlotte and beyond. What began as a shared creative spark between two friends,…
Precision and Performance at Raceway Orthodontics in Concord NC
Raceway Orthodontics in Concord NC is not your typical orthodontic office — and that’s the point. The practice merges contemporary orthodontic care with a motorsports-inspired design…
Artist Michael Haun Unveils His Daily Practice
Michael Haun is a man of many hobbies. He plays multiple instruments — so many, in fact, that he could be a one-man bluegrass band: banjo, guitar, and fiddle. He dabbles in digital media. And,…
How Rare Roots Hospitality Is Shaping Charlotte’s Dining Scene
No two bars under Rare Roots Hospitality feel exactly the same. Each space has its own energy, its own rhythm, its own point of view. And yet, there is something consistent beneath it all. A…
A Travel Guide to North Carolina’s Northern Outer Banks
I didn’t expect The Northern Outer Banks to feel the way it does. It’s simple, wide open, and unhurried. It’s the kind of place that balances farmland and coastline like it’s no big…
La Bodeguita Brings Creativity and Connection to Charlotte
A neighborhood urban bodega is a cornerstone of city life — compact, colorful, and endlessly convenient. It’s the place where you can grab a morning coffee, a late-night snack, or that one…