Emma Way

By Desirée Keegan Emma Way slammed down an ace, turned to her coach and let out a scream. The Westhampton Beach senior, in shock at what she’d just accomplished, earned a three-set win, 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, on Monday to send the Hurricanes — with a 5-2 vic

Mia Chang saw lots of Charlotteans drive up to her Concord bakery OMG Donuts, so she thought, why not come to them? OMG Donuts‘ second location is now open off of Monroe Road in east Charlotte. The big picture: Chang wanted to be a part of the growing MoRa community of small business owners popping …

The Phat is back. What’s happening: Nearly five years after it closed, the landmark South End burrito joint Phat Burrito has a new location and plans to open in spring 2022. The new Phat Burrito will open in LoSo Village near the corner of South and Clanton, owner Michael Cox tells Axios Charlotte. …

After everything happened that fall of 1965 — all the headlines and the hate and the firebombings — Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick moved out west and spent 25 years as an educator in Oregon, figuring most folks in his hometown of Charlotte had forgotten about him. He rarely shared the details of what he end…

The “Best Beer Bar in the U.S.” is in NoDa, and it’s owned by a Dominican woman. As soon as you walk into Salud Cerveceria, you can feel the blend of styles of its owners: Dominican-raised Dairelyn and Charlotte-native Jason Glunt. Dairelyn knows it’s not your typical brewery. And it’s not your typi…

At long last, the Mint Museum will have a restaurant once again. Mariposa opens in the former Halcyon on Friday, Oct. 15. Why it matters: Charlotte’s urban core became a shadow of itself throughout this never-ending pandemic, but longtime restaurant operator Jill Marcus hopes Mariposa brings back so…

This real estate roundup is proudly presented by The Redbud Group, creating great experiences. Here’s one of their favorite listings this week: 13501 Krislyn Woods Place: $300,000 Neighborhood: Steele Creek Realtor: Olivia Hwang at The Redbud Group Features: Hot Steele Creek location, fireplace, gre…

Bitty & Beau’s, a coffee shop that employs individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, opens October 9 in South End’s Design Center. The backstory: The coffee shop is personal for founders Amy and Ben Wright who opened their first coffee shop in 2016 in Wilmington and named it afte…

Shops and boutiques, both locally and nationally owned, continue to open around Charlotte. We’ve rounded up the recent openings and upcoming ones below. Have any we should consider for a future roundup? Reach out to me: katie.peralta@axios.com. The Cocktailery, a boutique selling everything you need…

The 23 most-anticipated new restaurants and bars in 2021  Axios Charlotte

The city saved Charlotte's music venues with COVID-19 relief  Axios Charlotte

Joe and Katy Kindred, local restaurateurs with a name known around the country, are taking over the tiny Dairy Queen building in Plaza Midwood and putting an all-day cafe there called Milkbread. Why it matters: That old building needed the tender touch only a local could provide. Before they moved t…

A few of the public art installations planned for the now-postponed Charlotte Shout festival are still in town this September and October. Take some time to stroll around Uptown and see these displays before they’re gone. [Related Axios story: Charlotte’s biggest festival is off for 2021] (1) “Intru…

Vaccination required at these live music venues in Charlotte  Axios Charlotte

By Desirée Keegan These three Westhampton Beach sisters are looking to go all the way. And with a 7-0 sweep of rival East Hampton/Pierson, it’s looking like playoffs may soon be in sight for Way sisters Emma, Kylie and Ana and the rest of the Hurrica

This real estate roundup is proudly presented by The Redbud Group, creating great experiences. Here’s one of their favorite listings this week: 19053 Double Eagle Drive: $3,250,000 Neighborhood: Cornelius, The Peninsula Realtor: Chuck Calvello at The Redbud Group Features: Modern luxe interiors, hug…

The Weekender is proudly presented by zMAX Dragway, home of the DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals taking place this weekend. Tickets start at $35 and kids 12 and under get in free. To get your tickets, click here. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 82. Scattered thunderstorms. 37% chance of rain. Scarowinds Season …

There’s a good chance that you’re recycling wrong. It’s OK. Many of us do. Even those who try their best to be good to the environment and get rid of waste responsibly. In Mecklenburg County, sometimes it’s hard to know how to do that. Why it matters: Charlotte wants to become a more sustainable cit…

Barbecue restaurant Noble Smoke will join Optimist Hall’s lineup in early 2022. About: Owned by chef and restaurateur Jim Noble, the 527-square-foot stall will serve the same Southern BBQ you’d find at its flagship location at 2216 Freedom Drive. Noble’s restaurant group is also behind Rooster’s, Bo…

A groundbreaking new law allows North Carolina distilleries to sell their bottles on Sundays. The big picture: The bill — HB 890 — largely flew under the radar in Charlotte, which has just two distilleries within city limits, but it’s a huge deal. You can now purchase liquor in closed containers on …