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Rural Renovation
NASCAR XFinity driver and wife shed 80s aesthetic for transitional warmth Article by Carroll Walton | Photography by Heather Ison NASCAR Xfinity driver Brandon Jones gets enough traffic in his day job. So, when he and his wife Ashley were looking for a new home in the Charlotte area, he wanted to escape the hustle of Lake Norman's suburban lifestyle. They found the perfect 30-acre property near Monroe, but its 80s-style house needed an update from the stomp textured ceilings and dentil...
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Tailored Elegance
Taylor Richards & Conger clients share personal style and favorite brands at Orosoko Sound Bar Article by Carroll Walton | Photography by Olly Yung Taylor Richards & Conger (TRC) was established as the premier destination for men’s luxury fashion in Charlotte. The store offers bespoke made-to-measure tailoring, ready-to-wear and personalized customer service, focusing on quality and craftsmanship. Taylor Richards & Conger caters to a vast array of clientele with their curated selection of...
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The Changebaker Film
Colombian immigrant and humanitarian Manolo Betancur featured in documentary Article by Carroll Walton The profile of Manolo Betancur–like the bread he bakes–is rising. The Colombian native behind Manolo’s Bakery has a reputation for speaking his mind about issues facing Charlotte’s immigrant community and backing it up with charitable work. In Charlotte, he has delivered bread to migrant workers, donated blankets to the homeless, birthday cakes to children and prepared meals to thousands...
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All Purpose Grilling Rub
Pitmaster Matt Barry from Midwood Smokehouse provides rub for your favorite BBQ dish Article by Matt Barry | Photography by Courtesy of Midwood Smokehouse The beauty of this rub is its versatility. Add a pinch of cayenne or chili powder for more heat. Add extra sugar to make it sweeter. Pro tip: I love doing this on beer can chicken in the summer—put some rub in the beer can with onions and garlic for a super flavor kick. No matter how you use it, I hope you and your family enjoy it! ...
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