The owners of Belmont’s Old Stone Steakhouse recently purchased the town’s old jailhouse and decided to transform it into an upscale whisky and cigar lounge.
The old jail house is located behind Old Stone Steakhouse in downtown Belmont.
They are now in the middle of renovations to the three-story jail, and they’re now planning on opening to the public this coming Spring.
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According to their website, the new 3,600-square-foot establishment will feature; an extensive whiskey selection, a large cocktail, wine, and beer menu, and a full cigar lounge – including a walk-in humidor.
The are now hiring all position, you can stop by the Old Stone Steakhouse for an application.
Thousands of Charlotteans and visitors are about to line both sides of Tryon Street in Uptown Charlotte this morning to watch the 21st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Charlotte Goes Green Festival today.
The Charlotte Stories film crew was on the scene last year to capture the parade’s greatest moments;
This year’s St. Patties Day parade will step off at 11:00 A.M. at N. Tryon St. and 9th Street in uptown Charlotte. It then marches south to 3rd Street where it takes a left and marches down 3rd St. to Caldwell.
There will also be a ‘Charlotte Goes Green Festival’ after the parade with something for everyone of all ages to enjoy. The Festival is located on S. Tryon St. between 3rd St. & Stonewall St.
Allegiant Air (NASDAQ: ALGT) just launched their first nonstop service from Concord, North Carolina to New Orleans, and to celebrate, Allegiant is offering one-way flights to the Big Easy starting at just $40.50 + taxes.
Allegiant offers a unique option to travelers with low base fares averaging less than half the cost of domestic round-trip tickets purchased in 2015. The innovative business model has allowed it to grow from one aircraft and one route over 15 years ago, to offering convenient, affordable vacation travel in over 110 markets across the country, more than any other low-cost airline.
An incredibly powerful encounter between a teenager and a CMPD officer at a local Charlotte gas station is now getting national attention.
A couple weeks ago officer Brad Potter was monitoring traffic in his squad car when a local teenager walked up to his car. He assumed the teen would ask for directions (common for officers at gas stations), but what came out of his mouth stunned the officer.
“Can I pray for you?”
Officer Potter recounted that he was stunned, and after a few awkward moments he said, ‘of course,’ then he said, ‘How about we pray together?’
They held hands for a while and prayed for safety, for the safety of other officers, and for the safety of their community.
After the prayer, Officer Potter walked over to the teenager’s father and thanked him for raising such an incredible son.
The story was posted to ‘Love What Matters’ Facebook page and has already been shared over 4,700 times:
Turner’s father is very proud and hopes his son will inspire others.
Caleb Turner remains humble, using the attention to encourage others.
Primrose School of Ballantyne just lost its license after an ‘inappropriate touching’ investigation into one of its teachers.
On Monday, CMPD arrested Joseph Starnes for inappropriately touching two boys. More charges were filed on Wednesday against Starnes when other victims came forward.
According to a notice sent out to parents from the school, the NC Department of Early Education has now decided to suspend the license for at least 30 days depending on the appeal process.
Officials determined that Primrose no longer a safe environment for children and that emergency action is required to protect the health, safety and welfare of all children.
In addition to this investigation, there have also been over a dozen state violations at the Primrose School of Ballantyne since 2014, including;
Staff members grabbed children by the arm
A child’s arm was injured when two staff members changed the child’s diaper
A staff member was suspected of being under the influence while caring for children
On two separate occasions, a staff member slapped a 1-year-old child in the face
Children were left unsupervised on the outside playground
One of the largest circuses in the world (now that Ringling Bros has ended) is coming to Charlotte’s old Eastland Mall site this week.
Shows will run every day next week from Tuesday, March 14 through Sunday, March 19 at the former Eastland Mall site, at 5471 Central Avenue in Charlotte.
Celebrate Ireland’s best holiday at FTF South End. Special menus, live music, and craft beer at Sycamore Brewing! Yummi Banh Mi Truck, TIN Kitchen, Papi Queso, and OooWee BBQ will be serving up some of their best Irish dishes.
Regina Ilyinichna Spektor is an American singer-songwriter and pianist. She was born in the Soviet Union, where she began classical training on the piano at the age of six.
This year’s St. Patties Day Parade will be rolling down Tryon Street this coming Saturday. The parade will step off at 11:00 A.M. at N. Tryon St. and 9th Street in uptown Charlotte. It then marches south to 3rd Street where it takes a left and marches down 3rd St. to Caldwell.
There will also be a ‘Charlotte Goes Green Festival’ after the parade with something for everyone of all ages to enjoy. The Festival is located on S. Tryon St. between 3rd St. & Stonewall St.
This Saturday, March 18th, from 10am-9pm, Charlotte will host a massive bike race.
The ride will be sectioned off in groups on a 30-ish-mile “Party Pace” route around Charlotte. The route will feature urban paths, dirt roads, and even single-track trail. We’ll stop along the way at 5 locations, called “Stages” where we will have a mini race. Some races will be Cyclocross style, others Cross-Country MTB, and maybe even a sprint through a mud hole. The Tour de Charlotte will be a showcase of in-town Charlotte trails, paths, and commuter routes.
Google Fiber has just partnered up with TreesCharlotte (a local nonprofit) to give away 750 trees (6′ to 10′ tall) to local residents in an effort to increase Charlotte’s tree canopy.
The upcoming ‘Free TreeStore’ will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 18th at Charlotte’s landscape management office – 701 Tuckaseegee Rd.
Judah & the Lion is an American alternative band from Nashville, Tennessee that started in 2011. Their latest release is Folk Hop ‘N Roll. The band is made up of Judah Akers, Brian Macdonald, Nate Zuercher, and Spencer Cross.
Celtic Woman is an all-female Irish musical ensemble conceived and created by David Kavanagh, Sharon Browne and David Downes, a former musical director of the Irish stage show Riverdance.
They will be performing live at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center this coming Sunday at 3pm.
Ok, this may not ‘technically’ be in the weekend, but it’s an event you can’t miss – this coming Tuesday, Charlotte’s funniest stand-up comics will compete in the 2017 March Mania Comedy Tournament, all questing for a $500 cash prize in this single-elimination tournament.
Competitors go head-to-head, then using your SmartPhone YOU send your favorite comic on to the next round, until only one winner remains. That means our comics are bringing their best to the stage to win over your laughter and applause.
It’s a high-energy night and it will be one of the best Tuesday nights all year long. Arrive between 7:00-7:50 PM for your chance to fill-out the tournament bracket for your chance to win!
Hosted by Will Jacobs Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. For tickets call 980-321-4702, or click https://www.cltcomedyzone.com/
If you think other events should be on this list or future lists, let us know – Scott@CharlotteStories.com
One of the biggest fires in Raleigh’s history just broke out tonight in a downtown mid-rise building.
The first first started near the intersection of North Street, West Street, and Harrington St. Every available Raleigh police and fire crew is now responding to the inferno, using water hoses, fire balls, and fire foam in an attempt to stop the fire from spreading.
It isn’t yet clear how many people have been injured or what exactly started the fire.
Moo & Brew owners Ken Thomas and Zach Current have just confirmed they’ve signed a lease on the old Revolution Pizza + Ale House at 36th and North Davidson streets.
They now plan on opening Charlotte’s second Moo & Brew restaurant and tap room in the heart of NoDa this coming Summer with a similar menu to their current Plaza Midwood location and the same number of beers on tap (44).
The uniquely creative burger and beer joint, started from the popularity of Charlotte’s Moo & Brew Festival, has quickly become one of our city’s favorite burger joints in less than a year. They serve wildly creative burgers that include certified angus beef, as well as turkey patties and even bison meat.
He was careful to note that the review would be performed by an independent agency that had no prior involvement with the toll lanes in the past. He also noted that the contract with the independent company would be completed by next week.
It’s unclear at this point if the results of a review could ultimately stop the toll lane project, or if it would just be a way for the NCDOT to appease Lake Norman area voters after all the controversy.
“I personally regret that this has become a divisive issue in this community over the last three years. We can’t change what got us here but we can change where we go next,” Trogdon commented at yesterday’s meeting.
In his press release, Senator Tarte noted that, “it is generally acknowledged that this contract has many issues and would not be a template for future state contracts. It is time to ensure all the rules, procedures, protocols and guidelines associated with the RFP and contract were followed in accordance with state and federal laws. If any material issues are identified during this audit we can determine the appropriate action(s) to remedy such. A desired outcome from this exercise will be improvements to future state contractual provisions to optimize the benefits and protect the interests of the citizens of our great state.
The toll lanes have now been under construction for over a year. If they are completed, they will stretch from uptown Charlotte to Mooresville for 26 miles, offering drivers the option to pay a fee to drive in less-congested lanes.
Yesterday morning a Realtor was robbed at gun-point in a South Charlotte neighborhood near the intersection of Emerywood Dr. and Archdale Dr.
In a truly bizarre turn of events, the agent was actually waiting for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police at the home, so that he could file a different report about the home’s recent break-in. Suddenly, the armed robber tapped on his window while he was sitting in his car and demanded all his stuff, according to News Channel 9.
The robbery was announced through a social media neighborhood app and confirmed with the CMPD.
This new robbery now has many agents on an even greater alert, especially after the recent incident of a Realtor being slipped a date rape drug at a Charlotte area open house.
“Sometimes Realtors are showing a house and they’re by themselves so its very important they take all their security measure to stay safe,” commented CMPD Officer Johnathan Frisk with the Crime Prevention Division.
The National Association of Realtors recommended that realtors always keep their cell phone nearby, let someone know where they are, and to always be aware of their surroundings.
Police do not yet have any suspects for the robbery or the break-in at the home. If you have any additional information about this case, please call Charlotte CrimeStoppers at 704-334-1600.
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