Tag: lifestyle

🏡 Backyard Spaces – Investments to Enjoy

Written by Abby Cagle on August 8, 2023. Posted in Real Estate.

Volumes of scientific research prove the physical and mental health benefits of spending time outdoors. The pandemic shifted that amount of time upward for most people and that trend has remained strong. People are doing more relaxing, grilling, gardening, exercising, dining, playing with pets and children, and entertaining outside. Photo credits: All photos in this article are Team Honeycutt client images. Below we have highlighted THREE additions we are LOVING for outdoor living and it’s making life more enjoyable and more valuable than ever before. Patio A patio can add privacy and protect...

🏡 The Power of Curb Appeal: Making a Lasting First Impression

Written by Abby Cagle on June 6, 2023. Posted in Real Estate.

First impressions are critical in a job interview, a first date, and especially in real estate! The average home buyer gets their first impression of your home as they pull into the driveway and get out to walk to the front door. Typically, this happens within the first 8 to 12 seconds. Curb appeal can get the buyer excited to see the inside of your home! It sets the mood and mindset for the rest of the showing. Consider these two scenarios: #1. A buyer pulls into your driveway and notices first the trash bins sitting in front of the garage door. Next, they see neglected flower beds and small...

🐶 🐱 Securing Your Pet’s Comfort During Your Move

Written by Brian Perry on April 10, 2023. Posted in Real Estate.

By: Tate Honeycutt, Team Honeycutt’s resident animal expert Relocating furry friends can be a difficult road. They’re incredibly in tune with your habits, so when the furniture starts disappearing, they grow concerned. They smell the change, and it can be just as difficult for them as it is for you. Here are FOUR things to consider in order to make their transition easier: Stick to a Schedule 📅 In the days and weeks before your move and even when you’ve moved into your new home, it’s important to keep up with your pet’s schedule. From feedings to walks to morning and evening routines,...

Activities for Seniors to Love this March!

Written by Brian Perry on February 28, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Clearly, Cabarrus County values its seniors because there is SO MUCH to do just in the month of March. We’ve rounded up just a few to spotlight. Senior Health and Wellness Expo: The Whole U Wednesday, March 8, 2023, from 10:30am-2:00pm Get ready to experience top-tier education that fuels the mind, body, heart, and soul! See you on campus! Free health screenings, exhibits, medication disposal, informative displays, door prizes, and refreshments will all be available. Learn about the health and well-being resources available to you! 2023 Cabarrus Senior Games...

🏃🏿 👟 🏃‍♀️ Lace Up for 5K Season in Cabarrus County

Written by Brian Perry on February 28, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Whether you are a seasoned runner looking to cross the finish line first in your age group or a long-time Walk Cabarrus participant striving to complete your first 5K, Cabarrus County has a race for you. Our friends at Walk Cabarrus have compiled a list of 5K races taking place in Cabarrus County this year. Don’t see your favorite race on the list? Help us compile as many races as we can by filling out our online content suggestion form and we will make sure it is included. Not quite ready (or interested) in running? Many of these events have a 1-mile walk or fun run component, so check their...

Cigar Loft Owner Took His Passion and Made a Living Out of It

Written by Brian Perry on February 21, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Derek Kilgore has been passionate about cigars for over a decade, which is why he opened The Cigar Loft in January 2020. Whether you are a cigar aficionado or a novice looking to learn more, The Cigar Loft has something for everyone. Kilgore opened his business right before the pandemic and is now surrounded by the courthouse and apartment construction in the middle of downtown Concord. But the oasis he has created, tucked away on the second floor of the building at 76 Union Street, keeps members coming back again and again. The Cigar Loft offers a great...

🏡 Luxury Home Hits the Spring Market 🏡

Written by Abby Cagle on February 13, 2023. Posted in Real Estate.

Presented by Team Honeycutt, nationally recognized, but locally focused. The Spring Market is upon us and we can help you navigate and understand how things have changed. Contact one of our agents today! Featured Listing: 9305 Greathorn Lane, Concord, NC 28027 Why We Love It: The home is all about luxury and is perfect for entertaining both inside and out. Guests can enjoy their own suite on the main level or have the entire bottom level with its own second kitchen. So much to see and experience in this home. Price: $1,300,000 Home Specs: 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, 6,802 sq. ft. Location:...

🎭 Area Schools Vie for Theatre Awards

Written by Brian Perry on February 7, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Pictured: Bryson Battle, 2021 Best Actor Award Winner Photo Credit: Blumenthal Performing Arts Center The Blumey Awards is a regional High School Musical Theatre Awards program, and eight of our local Cabarrus County schools have nominated their upcoming musicals to be judged for the competition. Why is it important? Because in 2021, the Blumey Best Actor Award went to our very own CabCo student, Bryson Battle of Hickory Ridge High School in Harrisburg. Man Can Bryson Sing! You may remember hearing Bryson Battle sing in person if you attended the Cabarrus Arts Council’s Breakfast for...

🐢 🐇 Register Now for This FREE Musical Version of The Tortoise and The Hare

Written by Brian Perry on February 7, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

This is one of our favorite family events across all of Cabarrus County… and it’s FREE! Opera Carolina comes to town to perform two shows on the Davis Theatre stage as part of the Cabarrus Arts Council’s Family Day. 🎭 Reserve your seats for either the 1:00 pm Show or 3:00 pm Show. This lively performance is sure to delight the kids and adults alike! Enjoy the other free activities that are part of Family Day (1-4 pm), including craft stations perfect for preschool/school-age children and their families. English and Spanish-speaking volunteers will be available to help with crafts. The Cabarrus...

🌳 Make a Date with a Trail This Month!

Written by Brian Perry on February 7, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Did you know that 2023 is the Year of the Trail in North Carolina? Our friends at Walk Cabarrus have an entire section of their website dedicated to Where to Walk, including all of the great trails around Cabarrus County. 🥾 Each month, there’s a theme for Year of the Trail, along with an activity to go along with it. For February, they want to invite you on a date on one of your favorite trails…and for you to invite a friend or loved one to join you! Share your “trail date” pictures on social media and be sure to tag the Great Trails NC on Instagram or Facebook and Walk Cabarrus...

🕺🏿 💃🏼 Who Was That Dancing in Front of the Gem Theatre’s Marquee?

Written by Brian Perry on January 31, 2023. Posted in CabCo Culture.

Did you see the Instagram or Facebook post of two people dancing in front of the Gem Theatre’s marquee last week? The Cabarrus Weekly had to know! We tracked the dancer down and learned more about him and why he chose to dance in front of the Gem Theatre! His name is Matt Lopez and he is a dance teacher/professor based in New York City. He’s currently driving across the United States on a Reels Tour USA and will end up in southern California eventually. Along the way, he has been wowing his 15.8K Instagram followers and his 70K Facebook followers shooting Reels featuring dances and...

📣 🤎 NC Black Heritage Festival Coming Feb 26

Written by Brian Perry on January 31, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

As Black History Month kicks off, be sure to make plans to attend the 2023 North Carolina Black Heritage Festival at the Cabarrus Arena on Feb 26th from 1-5 pm. This year’s theme is “Remember the Past, Celebrate the Present, & Shape the Future.” This is a great way to support black-owned businesses with over 100 companies represented with free giveaways, discounts, and coupons making the vendor shopping experience like none other. This family-friendly event will also feature performances, a kids’ zone, arts & crafts, and lots of fun! Click here for ticket information! Planning...

Cabarrus County Is Home to NC’s Largest Board Game Café

Written by Brian Perry on January 24, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

CONTRIBUTOR: KAYLA CHADWICK-SCHULTZ Tucked beneath a variety of delicious restaurant offerings, on the lower level of the Gibson Mill Market, there is a place where all imaginations are welcome. It’s a place where fathers and daughters can bond over the shared joy of good storytelling. It’s a place where new friendships are formed and old ones are rekindled during hours-long adventures. It’s a place where regulars arrive at their usual café order waiting for them at their usual table because the owners actually took the time to get to know them. In truth, this unassuming ground-level...

Underground Speakeasy Won’t Be a Secret for Long

Written by Brian Perry on January 24, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Cabarrus Weekly is giving you a peek inside this members-only social club that is actually affordable and packed with options. Exclusive, private clubs are making a comeback and you don’t have to leave Cabarrus County to find one of the coolest and most unique. Located in the center of downtown Kannapolis, The Blind Fox has come to life in the former 1930s fallout shelter of Mr. Cannon. Ken Lingafelt (one of the owners) was born and bred in North Carolina and has lived in Kannapolis for most of his life. He said he and his fellow innovators that form the...

Is a Recession Ahead in the Housing Market?

Written by Brian Perry on January 24, 2023. Posted in Real Estate.

Goodbye 2022 – remembered as a year of housing volatility. Hello, 2023 – likely to be the year of the long-lost normalcy returning to the market. If you are wondering if this is good – YES, it is. Normalization is great for stability. Mortgage rates are expected to stabilize while home sales and prices moderate after recent highs, according to the National Association of Realtors forecast. Not Increasing as Fast Isn’t the Same as Decreasing Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale was upbeat about the prospects of property appreciation, projecting a 5.4% increase in existing-home prices...

National Bootlegger’s Day (January 17)

Written by Brian Perry on January 17, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

National Bootlegger’s Day is celebrated on January 17, every year, to mark several key events: Start of prohibition in the U.S. Distillation of Templeton Rye whiskey Infamous gangster Al Capone’s birthday What is most interesting is how all three events are interconnected. It was the onset of prohibition that prompted both Capone and farmers in Templeton, Iowa, to distill their own whiskey to sell. This was how the famous Templeton Rye whiskey was born, and its popularity spread like wildfire during prohibition… so much so that it became Al Capone’s favorite whiskey. On January 17, 1920, the...

🥃 Tour the Only Whiskey Prison in the U.S.

Written by Brian Perry on January 17, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Southern Grace Distilleries is America’s only distillery that’s housed in a former prison. The compound originally opened in 1929 as Mount Pleasant Prison, where it remained in operation until it was shut down in 2011. In 2014, North Carolina natives Leanne Powell and Thomas Thacker moved into the facility and founded Southern Grace Distilleries. In 2019, Leanne passed away, but the small staff that runs this company works hard every day to keep Leanne’s vision alive. Meet Sebastian Correa, MASTER DISTILLER, PRODUCTION MANAGER Sebastian is from Winston-Salem...

🏁🍴 World-Class Dining With a Can’t-Miss View

Written by Brian Perry on January 16, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

The Speedway Club Is Open to the Public for Dining! 💰💰💰 Through the end of February, mention this story from Cabarrus Weekly to save 10% off your bill in The Club Lounge or The Speedway Club. Overlooking the historic 1.5-mile Charlotte Motor Speedway and all that goes on in the bustling infield throughout the year, The Speedway Club might be Cabarrus County’s best-kept dining secret. With upscale seasonal menus, themed cocktails, and unparalleled views, The Speedway Club is open to the public and offers a world-class dining experience for lunch and dinner. Special events throughout the year...