Everyone loves to shop when they go on vacation, even if the trip is all about business. If you're looking for somewhere to shop that isn't the mall and off the beaten path, check out the Fresh Boutique in Charlotte, NC.

I love shopping consignment/vintage/thrift. It gives you a chance to find one-of-a-kind pieces for discounted ...

When we're brunching, we don't want to go where the tourists brunch, we want the spot locals frequent! Give us the restaurant off the beaten path, as opposed to the popular downtown eatery where people go to see and be seen. Take us to a place like Providence Cafe in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Located in Charlotte's Myers Park, Providence Cafe is a cozy neighborhood restaurant ...

Like a rare jewel, Romare Bearden was multifaceted. A social worker, musician, writer, and one of America’s most important and innovative visual artists, Bearden’s interests and talents were broad, yet connected. It's in this spirit that Charlotte residents have joined together to celebrate the 100th anniversary of this native son. A new city park; dance, music & theater ...

Rumor has it that Queen Sophia Charlotte — the city’s namesake — was black. I decided to spend an afternoon searching for the truth. First stop: Charlotte’s international airport. Sculptor Raymond Kaskey’s 16-foot-tall Queen Charlotte greets visitors as they exit the terminal. She looks as if she’s being carried away by the wind while trying to hold on ...

how long will you wait to open your eyes and see the truth
How many more will have to die
is that it?
What a let down