Category Archives: Tips and Tidbits

New South for the New Southerner!

New South for the New Southerner!  Do you want to learn more about Charlotte’s heart, soul and history?  The Levine Museum of the New South is offering a program series that is a lighthearted lesson in local history that is … Continue reading

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Paws Abilities!

Paws Abilities! This new thrift store operated by the Humane Society of York County will be having their grand opening celebration on Jan. 9th & 10th.  They are located at 2036 Carolina Place, Fort Mill.

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Winter Wonderland with Your Grandchildren!

Winter Wonderland with Your Grandchildren!  Are you looking for some family fun?  Drop by The Mint Museum of Art in Charlotte on any Sat. this month to enjoy art-making together.  Draw and paint a lovely abstract tree painting and go … Continue reading

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MissingMoney.com!

MissingMoney.com!  Did you know you might be missing some money?  Well, you can easily find out by checking out MissingMoney.com, a site put together by the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators, or NAUPA

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HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS!!

With the holiday season upons us, you should be aware of the potential for increased residential break-ins and larceny from autos.  Here are a few things you can do to avoid becoming a victim this holiday season: *  Request a Vacation Home … Continue reading

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Celebrate an 1860s Christmas by candlelight!

Celebrate an 1860s Christmas by candlelight on Dec. 6th at the Historic Latta Plantation located in Huntersville. While you are there take the time to walk the plantation house, kitchen, cabin, and grounds of this 1800 cotton plantation and living … Continue reading

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Find the Cheapest Gas!

Fuel Up! Put In Your Favorite Holiday CD and Drive Safely! Before you head out, check out the GasBuddy.com website to find the cheapest gas along the way.

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The Holidays Sizzle in Asheville!

The holidays sizzle in Asheville with a mix of fine food and festivities. Asheville’s area holiday traditions and events have something to entice everyone, ranging from classic Christmas events at Biltmore Estate to Santa rappelling down Chimney Rock to the … Continue reading

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Recycle Your Throwaways!

FreeCycle.org: You know what they say “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Instead of filling up our landfills in Lancaster with our throwaways, you can give it to someone else that may need it—it’s called free-cycling!

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Time for Holiday Shopping! Visit our Outlet Malls!

What a great time of year to visit our area outlet malls to do your holiday shopping. The Concord Mills Outlet in Concord, NC, has 203 stores and over 22 restaurants. The Prime Outlet Mall in Gaffney, SC, has 68 … Continue reading

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Have you ever Locked Your Keys in Your Car?

I think we all have at least once. I myself have with my two year old son inside. He did not understand my frantic pleas to push the power unlock button, he was too busy pretending to drive.. Luckily, after some … Continue reading

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Did You Know That Your Cell Phone Could Save Your Life?

The emergency number for all cell phones nationwide is 112. So – if you ever find yourself out of the service coverage area for your network and you have an emergency, dial 112 and your mobile will search any existing … Continue reading

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