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Waxhaw downtown shops, Blakeney, Ballantyne Village, and the retail options serving Firethorne residents. New stores, closings, and where to find what you need.
Hemant Patel started Universal Stone in February 2003 with two employees. Twenty-three years later, the company runs a 35,000-square-foot slab warehouse plus a Ballantyne design center, holds…
Ashley Grimm·May 2, 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
