THINGS TO DO

Keeping things simple is key during this time of year, and that's why scoop girls love an upscale "mixed use" shopping center. One with good shops, a nice grocery, great options for dining both quick and classy, and anything...

Before shopping malls were all the rage, people had one choice for holiday shopping: pile in the car and head downtown to stroll the streets and pickup their holiday gifts at local shops. Things have changed a bit since then,...

We polled our email subscribers a couple of weeks ago, and it turns out the 62% of you are staying here in the QC for Thanksgiving this year. Nice! We're right here with ya. Whether you're a first time host...

Can’t you just feel Black Friday and Cyber Monday on the horizon? It’s no accident that #GivingTuesdayCLT happens right after these two mega-shopping days. After getting great deals and knocking out some of your holiday shopping, it just feels good to...

Clean the house, prep the menu, make sure the kids have something suitable to wear. The Thanksgiving countdown (and to-do list) has officially started. But before you turn all your attention to the turkey, let loose a little this...

  It’s #GivingTuesdayCLT time in Charlotte and it couldn’t be easier to be a part of this city-wide giving movement. We told you last week there were three ways to give during #GivingTuesdayCLT. Whether it’s a lot or a little,...

'Tis the season for giving, right? Luckily, the Queen City makes it easy to get out there and do some good. Whether you're set on finding a cure, supporting the arts or treating someone special to a night out,...

If you haven’t heard of #GivingTuesdayCLT you will soon. This global day of giving is happening in Charlotte on December 1st in a big way. Giving Tuesday started four years ago as a joint project between by New York’s 92nd...

First thing you need to know about the Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade: scoop has a Friends & Family discount for $5 off one ticket for Front Row Seating. See below!   General Things You Need to Know About the Thanksgiving Day...

In addition to the onslaught of sweets and treats, the holiday season also brings with it a house full of family members. All of those people in one house can get a little maddening when you're trying to cook, shop,...

It's getting to be that time of year again. Where the days get shorter, time moves to fast and the last months of the year go by in the blink of an eye. Don't let it get away! Make...