Gary Dunlap+FollowCharlotte’s Secret Furniture LifelineBeds for Kids is quietly changing lives in Charlotte—over 5,500 people got beds, tables, and more this year alone! That’s a 40% jump from last year. Imagine sleeping on the floor for weeks, then finally getting a real bed. One mom with five kids said she just couldn’t give up, and this nonprofit made sure she didn’t have to. With just 13 staff, they’re making a massive impact. Who knew furniture could mean so much? #Safety #CharlotteNC #Nonprofit00Share
Ryan Horne+FollowEarth Fare Bids Bye to ConcordEarth Fare is shutting down its last Charlotte-area store (again!)—but not because business is bad. The Concord location is closing by mid-August after lease talks fell through. The company says they’re still thriving and even planning to open new stores elsewhere. With grocery competition heating up (think Aldi, Sprouts, Wegmans, and more), it’s getting wild out there for foodies. If you loved shopping organic at Earth Fare, you’ll have to cross into South Carolina or head to Asheville or Boone for your fix! #Food #CharlotteNC #EarthFare00Share
Danielle White+FollowUptown’s Rooftop Comeback VibesRemember when the EpiCentre was the place to be? Well, the old rooftop is making a wild comeback! Rooftop at The MEC is throwing monthly 21+ parties and people are showing up in droves—over 2,000 at the last one. DJs, drinks, and that classic Uptown energy are back, thanks to some local entrepreneurs who refused to let the spot die. If you missed the old party scene, this is your sign to check it out! #News #CharlotteNC #UptownCLT20Share
Emily Delgado+FollowCharlotte Pantry’s Secret SuperpowerDid you know there’s a Charlotte food pantry that’s not just feeding 200 families a week, but also teaching local kids real-life skills? A Brighter Day Outreach in Hoskins is doing both—handing out groceries and helping second-graders learn how to handle tough emotions and avoid trouble. They even built a new center with Lowe’s help! Want to pitch in? You can donate cash, shop their Amazon list, or volunteer. Big community events are coming up, too—don’t miss out! #Safety #CharlotteNC #CommunityLove00Share
Brad Caldwell+FollowWould You Buy an Office Tower for $71M?Imagine dropping $71 million on an office building—yep, that just happened in Charlotte! Ballantyne Tower, packed with perks like a rooftop terrace and a gym, just changed hands. The new owners are betting big that people still want cool office spaces, even as remote work is a thing. If you ever wondered where your dentist’s company HQ is, it might just be here! #RealEstate #CharlotteNC #OfficeLife00Share
Michael Phillips+FollowThis Nonprofit Is Changing Charlotte!A Brighter Day Outreach is seriously making waves in Charlotte’s Thomasboro-Hoskins community! They’re helping 2nd graders break the school-to-prison cycle and just built a community food pantry that feeds 200+ families a week. But they need a refrigerated box truck and more supplies to keep going strong. Want to get involved? You can donate, volunteer, or check out their awesome community events (like parades and toy giveaways). Every little bit helps keep the good vibes rolling! #Safety #CharlotteNC #CommunityImpact00Share
Terry Brown+FollowInside Charlotte’s Brand New Med SchoolCharlotte finally has its own four-year med school, and it’s seriously next-level. The Wake Forest University School of Medicine just welcomed its first 49 students at The Pearl, a $1.5B hub that’s all about health innovation. The campus is packed with high-tech labs, 3D anatomy tables, and simulation manikins that blink, talk, and even get sick. Students dive into real clinical cases from day one—no boring lectures here! Check out the pics of this wild new space that’s changing the game for future docs. #Health #BodyHealth #CharlotteNC00Share
hnguyen+FollowCharlotte’s Med School TrailblazerDid you know Charlotte just welcomed its first-ever class of 4-year med students? Meet Rei Rama, who’s making history at Wake Forest’s brand new campus in The Pearl. Out of 12,800+ applicants, only 49 made the cut! Rei’s journey is wild—he moved from Albania, helped his family adjust, and now he’s on track to give back to his new hometown. He’s not sure what specialty he’ll pick yet, but he’s all about patient care. Watch this space! #Education #CharlotteNC #MedicalSchool00Share
Karen Huynh+Follow$8M Scratch-Off Win at Charlotte Gas Station!Imagine grabbing a snack at your local gas station and walking out $8 million richer! That’s exactly what happened to Latonya Rayford in Charlotte. She scored the top prize from a $50 scratch-off and chose to get $400K a year for 20 years instead of a lump sum. Her first check? A cool $287K after taxes. There are still three $8M prizes left—would you take the lump sum or the annual payments? #News #LotteryWin #CharlotteNC10Share
jeffreyhester+Follow$8 Million Scratch-Off Win in Charlotte!Imagine grabbing a $50 scratch-off and walking away with $8 million! That’s exactly what happened to Latonya Rayford in Charlotte. She scored the top prize and chose to get $400,000 a year for the next 20 years—talk about a steady paycheck! After taxes, her first check was $287K. And get this: there are still three $8 million prizes left on this game. Who’s feeling lucky enough to try their shot next? #News #LotteryWin #CharlotteNC10Share
