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Glen Alpine, NC · Local Life
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Discover The World’s Only Public Museum Dedicated To Ford Mustangs In North Carolina
Pony car fans have found their ultimate destination in North Carolina. The Mustang Owner’s Museum stands alone as the only public museum on the planet devoted entirely to Ford’s legendary sports car, and every corner of this space celebrates over six decades of automotive history. From pristine classics...
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Autumn Leaves Festival named Event of the Year
The Autumn Leaves Festival has been named Event of the Year at the 2026 NC ShowFest Conference, the highest honor presented by the North Carolina Association of Festivals & Events. “The award recognizes outstanding achievement in festival management, community impact, and overall event excellence across North Carolina,” officials with the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce said. The chamber sponsors and oversees the festival each year. Held Oct 10–12, the 59th annual Autumn Leaves Festival saw more than 100,000 attendees visit Downtown Mount Airy for a three-day celebration of music, arts, crafts, food, and community tradition, the chamber said. “The festival is one of the largest and most historic events in the region.” In early 2025, festival leadership made the difficult decision to reduce the event footprint by 60 vendors, scaling back from 260 vendors to 200. “The move was made to protect the long-term integrity and quality of the event experience — even though it represented a projected revenue reduction of approximately 10–15% of the festival’s overall budget,” the chamber said in a written statement. “The 2025 festival’s success was the result of strategic planning, increased sponsorship support, disciplined expense management, and strong community partnerships.” Chamber officials said that
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A Must-Try Turkish Spot In North Carolina That’s Worth A Visit This Month
There’s something magical about finding a place that feels like home, even when you’ve never been there before. I stumbled upon Bosphorus Restaurant during one of those restless weekday afternoons when takeout just wasn’t cutting it anymore. Tucked away at 329 N Harrison Ave Suite A, Cary,...
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Vitale Hospitality Group Planning New Spot In Lake Norman
Not long after unveiling Dilworth Social, Vitale Hospitality Group has a new project in the works. The local hospitality group will bring Vitale Lakeside and cocktail lounge Bonnie & Clyde to the former Queens Landing spot along Lake Norman at 1459 River Highway, according to reporting by Charlotte Business Journal.
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Charlotte's dining scene is growing, but not everyone is surviving
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte restaurant scene is blowing up, in both good and bad ways. New restaurants are opening all the time, but that’s made it harder on the old standbys, a lot of which have closed recently. It can sometimes be hard to keep up. Chris...
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Merchant & Trade: A food event featuring 5 Black chefs
Merchant & Trade, a rooftop destination in Uptown Charlotte, will host a Black History Month "culinary showcase" featuring five local chefs. The event, dubbed "A Taste of Charlotte," is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 27, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Organizers said the immersive experience aims to highlight Black culinary...
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The Gyros At This Charming Restaurant In North Carolina Are Out-Of-This-World Delicious
You know that feeling when you bite into something so delicious that time seems to stop?. That’s exactly what happens at Mykonos Grill in Concord, North Carolina, where Mediterranean magic meets Southern hospitality in a symphony of flavors that’ll make your taste buds dance the sirtaki. Let’s be...
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Ballantyne 2026 event guide: Festivals, concerts and markets
Ballantyne's event calendar is filling up for 2026, with returning festivals, outdoor concerts and even more to experience at The Bowl. Why it matters: As the area keeps growing, its mix of live music, buzzy dining spots and green space is turning this once-corporate corner of south Charlotte into one of the city's go-to hangouts.
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This Tiny North Carolina Charlotte Restaurant Updates Its Menu Every Few Weeks Based On Local Farm Harvests
I never thought a meal could change the way I think about food, but that was before I stepped through the doors of a place that celebrates the seasons on every plate. Restaurant Constance has become my favorite spot in Charlotte, not just for the incredible flavors, but for the story behind every ingredient.
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Carolina Theatre: Women’s History Month film series
The Carolina Theatre of Charlotte will honor Women’s History Month this March with "Through Her Eyes," a curated film series highlighting female leadership and storytelling in cinema. The series features four films that showcase trailblazing women both on-screen and behind the camera. To increase community access, the theater is...