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November 2026 issue · Read it online
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Two multi-goal road losses for Charlotte FC. The home schedule resumes May 9 against FC Cincinnati at Bank of America Stadium, and from out here the Saturday matches are the ones to circle.
Nell Thomas·Apr 26, 2026
Charlotte SHOUT! runs April 3–19 with 200+ mostly free events in Uptown. If you live in Firethorne, here's which weekends are worth the drive, from all-day jazz and barbecue to 20-plus art…
Nell Thomas·Apr 3, 2026
Firethorne resident reporter Natalie Watterson, age 11, introduces her two cats, Logan the adventurous orange tabby and Archer the sneaky one, and shares their funniest moments, from the screen door…
Ashley Grimm·Apr 1, 2026
Nineteen-year-old Paxton Abi-Nader, a Firethorne resident since the neighborhood's earliest days, completed Cakeable's vocational training program and landed his first job at Sweetwaters Cafe in…
Ashley Grimm·Apr 1, 2026
From Cane Creek Park to the Four Mile Creek Greenway, here are the best trails, parks and outdoor spaces within easy reach of Firethorne in Marvin, NC.
Nell Thomas·Mar 31, 2026
Wegmans is opening its first Charlotte-area store in the Ballantyne Reimagined development. Here is what Firethorne residents should know about the timeline, location and what sets Wegmans apart.
Nell Thomas·Mar 31, 2026
A local's guide to the best shopping near Firethorne, from Ballantyne Town Center and Stonecrest to Blakeney, Waverly and the boutiques of downtown Waxhaw.
Nell Thomas·Mar 29, 2026
From Beauty Night at The Modern Aesthetic to the annual Sip and Stroll at Ballantyne Country Club, here's what's on the Firethorne community calendar this spring.
Nell Thomas·Mar 28, 2026
Thinking about south Charlotte? Here's how Firethorne, Ballantyne and Waxhaw compare on schools, commutes, dining, lifestyle, taxes and what makes each community unique.
Ashley Grimm·Mar 27, 2026
Everything Firethorne residents need to know about neighboring Waxhaw, from the growing downtown and local dining scene to parks, events and what makes this Union County town a south Charlotte…
Ashley Grimm·Mar 26, 2026
A parent's guide to Union County Public Schools serving Firethorne, from the Marvin Ridge cluster to nearby options in Weddington, school ratings, enrollment and what families need to know.
Ashley Grimm·Mar 24, 2026
Everything Firethorne homeowners need to know about the FCCHOA, from dues and architectural standards to community management, the board and how to get involved.
Ashley Grimm·Mar 23, 2026
A comprehensive guide to Firethorne Country Club, from the Tom Jackson championship golf course and junior Olympic pool to tennis, dining and the social calendar that makes the club the heart of the…
Ashley Grimm·Mar 21, 2026
Everything you need to know about Firethorne, from HOA details and schools to dining, golf and daily life in one of south Charlotte's most sought-after communities.
Ashley Grimm·Mar 20, 2026
At 15 years young, Addy the English springer spaniel is proof that some dogs simply get better with time, logging daily mile-long walks through Firethorne and winning hearts along the way.
Ashley Grimm·Mar 16, 2026
Paige and Jordan Ivey have built a life full of movement, music and laughter in Firethorne, raising three daughters, cruising the neighborhood by golf cart and rooting their family in faith and…
Ashley Grimm·Mar 15, 2026
Firethorne bakery Sweet and Elegant Delights launched "My Heart Goes Out to You," a community initiative providing free heart-shaped cakes and $50 grocery gift cards to neighbors facing hardship.
Ashley Grimm·Jan 21, 2026
