Monica Gray MattioliOct 9, 20221 min readUptown Charlotte NCCharlotte, North Carolina is a modern city, rich in history, and with a young, hip vibe. "The Queen City" is located centrally in the...
Monica Gray MattioliSep 19, 20222 min readRest In PeaceThe rest of the story: https://www.weekendnotes.com/kings-mountain-preserve/ Kings Mountain Preserve is a final resting place, with acres...
Monica Gray MattioliJan 30, 20211 min readA Tale of Two GrottosDuring 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 MattioliDec 20, 20204 min readBring Wegmans To CharlotteGiven the uptick in recent media interest in the beloved Bring Wegmans to Charlotte group, I invited its founder and fearless leader, Dr....
Monica Gray MattioliDec 19, 20201 min readChristmas at Daniel Stowe Botanical GardensDaniel 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 MattioliNov 30, 20201 min readEn Route to the High Country (Installment 3) McAdenvilleLast Stop: Once you’ve visited Cramerton, do take the seven minute drive over to McAdenville, famous as Christmas Town USA. This town is...
Monica Gray MattioliNov 29, 20201 min readEn Route to the High Country (Installment 2) CramertonNext stop: Cramerton! Return to the highway or better yet, take the short drive via Wilkinson Boulevard (its name changes to Franklin as...
Monica Gray MattioliNov 28, 20202 min readEn Route to the High Country : Belmont NCMillions of visitors pass through Charlotte, North Carolina, travelling west en route to the High Country. Charlotte itself is an...
Monica Gray MattioliNov 25, 20201 min readMeet The Meck DecSourced from the Mecklenburg Historical Society, this document declares independence specifically by and for Mecklenburg County, North...
Monica Gray MattioliNov 25, 20201 min readBelmont’s Central ParkIn 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 MattioliNov 25, 20201 min readSix Years That Launched A PresidencyA visit to the President James K. Polk Historic Sight in Pineville NC provides tremendous insight into the times. While President Polk...
Monica Gray MattioliNov 25, 20201 min readAdventure 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...