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Sip & Stroll Is Tonight at Ballantyne Country Club — Worth the Short Drive Up
Sister-publication territory: the 2nd Annual Sip & Stroll lands at Ballantyne Country Club tonight, Thursday May 28, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Nell Thomas·May 28, 2026
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Shopping & Retail
Waxhaw downtown shops, Blakeney, Ballantyne Village, and the retail options serving Firethorne residents. New stores, closings, and where to find what you need.
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Inside Universal Stone in Ballantyne and Beyond
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
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Wegmans Is Coming to Ballantyne: What Firethorne Residents Need to Know
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
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From Firethorne to Blakeney: A South Charlotte Shopping Guide
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