To Avoid Surgery, She Created The Whole Hope

Charlotte Magazine 5/12 8:19A Taylor Bowler

Hope Skouras was just 17 and a rising senior at Charlotte Latin School when she began to experience severe abdominal pain. She saw a range of specialists who tested her for acid reflux, ulcers, and...

This American Airlines Pilot is Often Mistaken For a Flight Attendant

Charlotte Magazine 5/12 8:03A Taylor Bowler

Anna Julian Lucke doesn t have a professional headshot or corporate profile, and her digital footprint is miniscule. She s exceedingly modest about her chosen profession, but when most people learn...

Inside The Exit 3A Video Game, The MecDec Celebration and (Finally) The Rail Trail Bridge

Charlotte Magazine 5/12 5:35A Tess Allen

Sometimes, the present reflects the past and future, too. Here s a sampling of events, a planned project, and a video game (really!) that touch on what our city s been and what it aims to be. The...

We Went Inside The Labyrinth of Charlotte’s Escape Room Scene

Charlotte Magazine 5/12 5:09A Gavin Edwards

This year, I have activated a beam of light that refracted through the gem on top of a staff to highlight a secret message painted on the floor. I also have fended off a dragon by waving a wand and...

Major Acquisitions Transforming the Landscape of UK Casinos

Creative Loafing Charlotte 5/4 3:20A Alan Watts

Major acquisitions in the United Kingdom casino sector evolved the competitive markets making British gamers experience different forms of entertainment gaming…

More than a hobby: Collecting things can be a great stress buster and mood booster

Creative Loafing Charlotte 4/29 12:03A Alan Watts

Collecting physical items is a popular pastime all across the world. Collectors spend their time hunting down all kinds of objects, ranging from coins and stamps to Funko Pop figures and bottles of wine…

The Charlotte Hornets Leading Lady

Charlotte Magazine 4/28 6:33A Kayleigh Ruller

Donna Julian has been the woman in charge of the Spectrum Center for more than 20 years. You ll find her in the lobby before events, greeting longtime Hornets season ticket holders and first-time...

DESIGN: A Dilworth Sunroom For (Almost) All Seasons

Charlotte Magazine 4/28 5:04A Taylor Bowler

Crystal Nagel’s clients were early in the construction of their new, three-story Dilworth home when they hired her to design the interior. The homeowners had two young children and loved to entertain, so they wanted a three-season room on the back...

The Secret Menus At Optimist Hall

Charlotte Magazine 4/21 5:11A Taylor Bowler

If you re from or visit the West Coast, you might be familiar with In-N-Out Burger s Double-Double Animal-Style burger. It s an off-menu item that the cool kids order. Here s the deal: They sear the...

Rada Is Pushing Culinary Boundaries In Myers Park

Charlotte Magazine 4/21 4:51A Taylor Bowler

Rada didn t make a lot of noise when it opened in the former Little Spoon space in Myers Park in early January. No grand opening with a big balloon arch, no media previews for influencers and food...

Meet Miguel Fuller: HITS 96.1 Morning Personality

Charlotte Magazine 4/21 4:31A Taylor Bowler

I would describe myself as an annoying kid, Miguel Fuller says with a laugh. I was always talking, always wanting to be the center of attention. I just wanted to take up space wherever I was. In...

What Buyers Want Now: Home Design Trends and Demands in Charlotte

Charlotte Magazine 4/21 3:00A Tess Allen

As demand for townhomes soars, local experts spotlight the trends that shape their design, and home features in general that buyers are seeking now. FRESHER FACADES Newer townhomes are less likely to...

Here Are The 2025 BOB Winners: The Best of the Best in Charlotte

Charlotte Magazine 4/14 3:33A Tess Allen

Every May, we reconnect with our good friend BOB, and the guy just keeps changing on us. A couple of years ago, he was into artisanal doughnuts, acai bowls, car detailers, and custom jewelers. This...

2025 Best of The Best in Charlotte: VOTER’S CHOICE

Charlotte Magazine 4/14 3:32A Charlotte Magazine Staff

FOOD + DRINK Best Bagel: Poppy’s Bagels Runner-Up: The Accidental Baker Best BBQ: Midwood Smokehouse Runner-Up: Noble Smoke Best Brunch: The Artisan’s Palate Runner-Up: Snooze A.M. Eatery Best Burgers : Ace No. 3 Runner-Up: Harriet’s Hamburgers...

What Does 'Employer Liability' Mean?

Creative Loafing Charlotte 4/9 10:10P Alan Watts

Employer liability is the legal obligation businesses have for accidents, sickness, or damages employees incur while working…