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Social savvy: Vidya Gopalan

Social savvy: Vidya Gopalan

It’s unlikely that a girl born in Chennai, India, would become one of the most influential social-media creators in the U.S. But that’s exactly what Vidya Gopalan, known on social media as @queencitytrends, has done. With more than 4 million TikTok followers and half a million […]

Setting sail on the high trees

Setting sail on the high trees

Ever since he was a child, Erik Goldfield wanted to have a tree house in his backyard. And not just any tree house — he dreamed of one shaped as a pirate ship, with cannons and a plank. This spring, craftsman and woodworker Mark Aymer […]

Art finds a home at Art House Charlotte

Art finds a home at Art House Charlotte

It frustrated Judith Zehmke that she couldn’t afford the gallery art in Jacksonville’s historic district when she lived in Florida. Looking to purchase reasonably priced, original art, Zehmke teamed with a friend who had collected art from local, up-and-coming artists. She began showcasing the works […]

Finding friends

Finding friends

Remember the days when making friends was as easy as running outside to join the neighborhood kids catching fireflies or playing a game of tag? Conversation was effortless; everyone was welcome. Unfortunately, making adult friendships is more complicated.  As we grow older, we tend to […]

Listen to SouthPark Says with Krisha Chachra

Listen to SouthPark Says with Krisha Chachra

We’re talking about Finding Friendships and Forest Baths. Two stories featured in the March issue of SouthPark Magazine. Why is it harder to find friends as we age? And what are the health benefits of “bathing” among trees? Find out in this episode of SouthPark […]

Now trending: Head spas in Charlotte

Now trending: Head spas in Charlotte

One of the top-trending wellness treatments starts with caring for your head. The ancient Asian practice of scalp massages and head spas, recently popularized in the West largely through TikTok and Instagram, has spawned new facilities across the country — and Charlotte is no exception.  […]

Pampered in Paradise

Pampered in Paradise

If luxury can come in the form of lagoons, pristine pools and beaches, then it is no wonder that Mayakoba — a private resort along the Riviera Maya on the eastern coast of Mexico — attracts visitors looking to indulge in comfort and lounge in leisure. The […]

Prime Time for Dennis Reed Jr.

Prime Time for Dennis Reed Jr.

From “America’s Got Talent” to working with Fantasia, Charlotte musician and nonprofit founder Dennis Reed Jr. is enjoying the limelight.

Put this on your bucket list for a trip to Jamaica

Put this on your bucket list for a trip to Jamaica

It’s the climb: The beauty of Dunn’s River Falls makes for a memorable excursion in Jamaica. For more Caribbean travel ideas, browse our guide. While cruising in the Caribbean last spring, my family and I booked an excursion to Dunn’s River Falls on our one-day stop in Jamaica. […]

French twist: Inside Coquette

French twist: Inside Coquette

A first look at uptown’s new French-inspired restaurant. by Krisha Chachra  |  photographs by Justin Driscoll True to its name, Charlotte’s new uptown restaurant Coquette — which in French means playful, coy woman — flirts with combining modern French cuisine, exotic spices and southern flavors. Mornings at Coquette begin with […]