The Blue Taj Opens In Ballantyne Village

The Sister Concept to One of Charlotte’s Most Popular Restaurants Has Opened in Ballantyne

Ballantyne, NC – The Blue Taj, an eclectic restaurant featuring Indian, Thai, Chinese and Latin foods, with an exotic atmosphere just as diverse as its menu, has opened here in Ballantyne Village.

The Blue Taj is located [...]

Ballantyne Scoop Business Profile: Kilwin’s Chocolate, Fudge & Ice Cream

This morning I met the mother of all bunnies, who weighs in at a whopping 22 pounds. A very lucky winner in the drawing this week will take the bunny home on April 3rd. After I met and registered for the bunny, I chatted with George Click who, with his wife Pam, [...]

Libretto’s Pizzaria Offers Free Pizza For A Year To First 100 Customers Today During Grand Opening

Ballantyne, NC – Today was the grand opening of Libretto’s Pizzaria in Ballantyne. To kick off the grand opening, Libretto’s gave away free pizza for a year to the first 100 customers today.

The line grew longer as the morning grew later.

Libretto’s is a great addition to the Ballanyne area [...]

Business News: Taste & Trade Event At CPCC Matthews Well Attended | Video Highlights

Matthews, NC – The Matthews Taste & Trade Event at CPCC Matthews was well attended yesterday afternoon by area business owners and visitors. The event was sponsored by the Matthews Chamber of Commerce. Attendees had an opportunity to speak directly with businesses who had display boots set up.

It was a [...]

Union Smart Start 2nd Annual Dog Walk Scheduled For April 10

Union County, NC – The 2nd Annual Union County Dog Walk by Union Smart Start is set for April 10. Last years Dog Walk was a great success and a lot of fun. If you own a dog, you do not want to miss this one.

This event drew a large crowd [...]

Officials: Turner Linked To Foxx E-mail

Charlotte, NC – 3 sources say his behavior led to sexual harassment warning; council member has denied wrongdoing.

The e-mail said:

Dear City Council Members:

We owe the citizens of Charlotte our very best effort every day, and I appreciate all of you for your investment of time and energy in making our [...]

Today Is Free Cone Day At Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream

Go get your free cone today. Below are listings for Charlotte area Ben & Jerry Ice Cream.

Ben & Jerry’s Arboretum 8200 Providence Road Charlotte, NC 28277 704-543-8333

Ben & Jerry’s Myers Park 507 Providence Road Charlotte, NC 28207 704-333-1003

Ben & Jerry’s Parktowne Village 1600 East Woodlawn Road Charlotte, NC 28209 [...]

Charlotte Library Closings Will Affect Families

I had nearly forgotten about the piece I wrote for CLTblog almost two years ago, but in light of what’s happening with Mecklenburg County’s library system someone found it and commented on it. I went back to re-read the article and it was like going back in time.

I have a certain [...]

Charlotte Walk To Defeat ALS To Be Held On April 24, 2010

Ballantyne, NC – The ALS Association – Jim “Catfish” Hunter Chapter is proud to announce the annual Charlotte Walk to Defeat ALS™ will take place on Saturday, April 24th at 9am at Ballantyne Corporate Park in south Charlotte. The 3K Walk program raises funds for ALS research for direct funding to patients [...]

State Farm Agent Wil Brooks Moves to Toringdon Business Park in Ballantyne, NC

Ballantyne, NC – Local Ballantyne State Farm Insurance agent, Wil Brooks, has relocated his office in the Toringdon Business Park, a move that will provide better access for policyholders. Brooks, a 16-year State Farm veteran, moved his agency to the Ballantyne area 10 years ago. An active Ballantyne community leader, Wil is a [...]

Movie Reviews | Green Zone | She’s Out Of My League

Green Zone

Matt Damon and Greg Kinear. A soldier in 2003 is looking for weapons of mass destruction. The intel he has from the CIA and the Pentagon appears to be faulty. This film has non stop action and takes the actual facts and molds them to an entertaining action film.

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Charlotte Tweetup Photo Highlights From Lebowski’s Grill & Pub

Charlotte, NC – Members of the Charlotte Tweetup group met on March 10 at Lebowski’s Grill and Pub on East Blvd. for their monthly “tweet up,” a gathering of people from the social media website Twitter.com.

Charlotte Tweetup, or @CLTweetup as they’re known on Twitter, is a networking group created though the use [...]

Tina Roggenkamp’s South Charlotte, Kids Eat Free Or Cheap Listings

Anyone that knows me knows I am always in search of a good deal. I clip coupons like they are going out of style. I live for Harris Teeter’s triples and superdoubles. We don’t eat out all that often, but some days I just don’t feel like cooking. My kids are just getting [...]

Brooklyn’s Finest | Movie Review By Bruce Kantor

Brooklyn’s Finest Movie Review

Brooklyn’s Finest stars Richard Gere, Ethan Hawk and Don Cheatle. This movie was created by the same folks who gave us Training Days, the film that earned Denzel Washington his first Oscar.

The film follows the same path as Training Days with violence and profanity. It is [...]

Hawk Ridge Elementary In Ballantyne To Get New Start Time

Ballantyne, NC – Hawk Ridge Elementary School parents were informed that the school bell would now ring almost two hours earlier this fall. Currently the school located on Bryant Farms Road has a start time of 8:30, thus allowing for the school drop off time not to conflict with the rush hour traffic. [...]