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Monica Gray Mattioli
A Tale of Two Grottos
During my academic career, I’ve been blessed by two grottos- one in Western NY - the other in North Carolina en route from the Piedmont...
Monica Gray Mattioli
Bring Wegmans To Charlotte
Given the uptick in recent media interest in the beloved Bring Wegmans to Charlotte group, I invited its founder and fearless leader, Dr....
Monica Gray Mattioli
Christmas at Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens
Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens has been a favorite go-to place for me since my move to Belmont, NC in 2019. This year marked my first...
Monica Gray Mattioli
En Route to the High Country (Installment 3) McAdenville
Last Stop: Once you’ve visited Cramerton, do take the seven minute drive over to McAdenville, famous as Christmas Town USA. This town is...
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En Route to the High Country (Installment 2) Cramerton
Next stop: Cramerton! Return to the highway or better yet, take the short drive via Wilkinson Boulevard (its name changes to Franklin as...
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En Route to the High Country : Belmont NC
Millions of visitors pass through Charlotte, North Carolina, travelling west en route to the High Country. Charlotte itself is an...
Monica Gray Mattioli
Meet The Meck Dec
Sourced from the Mecklenburg Historical Society, this document declares independence specifically by and for Mecklenburg County, North...
Monica Gray Mattioli
Belmont’s Central Park
In the heart of Belmont, North Carolina sits a park as active, diversified and lovely as any you’ll find. Situated in the heart of...
Monica Gray Mattioli
Six Years That Launched A Presidency
A visit to the President James K. Polk Historic Sight in Pineville NC provides tremendous insight into the times. While President Polk...
Monica Gray Mattioli
Adventure awaits!
In the process of discovering my new home state....in the midst of pandemic. That means lots of distancing indoors and much more time...
