Restaurants, shops, a spa, and medical offices are opening rapidly in the multi-use community of Waverly on Providence Road off I-485 in South Charlotte. The newest addition is the 47th location of CNN founder Ted Turner and Longhorn Steakhouse founder George McKerrow’s Ted’s Montana Grill, featuring an extensive menu of bison dishes. After facing near extinction in the 19th century from overhunting, the American bison population has rebounded in recent decades. A childhood f

Spotlight: Ardrey Crest Amenities abound in the South Charlotte community of Ardrey Crest, located between Ballantyne and Blakeney. Scenic walking trails, a refreshing swimming pool, and a bocce ball court make this community enjoyable for residents of all ages. There is also a community fire pit, charming playground, and meditative labyrinth park. Ardrey Crest schools include Elon Park Elementary, Community House Middle School, and Ardrey Tell High School— all five star rate

“The Greatest Show on Turf” The last Saturday in April is a highly anticipated date in the Southeast. The Queen’s Cup horse race, held on April 29 this year, brings together families, friends, local businesses, and philanthropists to mingle, tailgate, compete, and share the excitement of horse racing. “Ice It,” a five-year-old previous champion, won the $75,000 Queens Cup MPC Chase with Jockey Sean McDermont. The winning race time was 4 minutes, 19 seconds. Prior to the featu

The Walnut Creek neighborhood in South Charlotte is a lovely enclave of custom homes from the 1970s and 1980s that are affordably priced and located in a fantastic area of South Charlotte, close to great schools, shopping and the interstate. Located off Carmel Road, just north of I-485 near Ballantyne, Walnut Creek is close to all the amenities along Highway 51, Johnston Road, Ballantyne Village and Carolina Place. Additionally, I-485 access is only a few minutes away at John