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Alexandria Sands

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Reporter at Axios Charlotte

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  • Where Reid's and Salted Melon are eyeing next locations

    1 week ago | axios.com | Alexandria Sands

    Charlotte staple Reid's Fine Foods and its younger sister concept, Salted Melon Market & Eatery, are growing, with both recently announcing new locations. Why it matters: One is a longstanding Charlotte institution born in 1928. The other is a fast-growing brand, only about to turn three years old. Both may soon meet customers in other parts of the region, such as the Lake Norman area.

  • Fast-growing Charlotte startup Gleezy wants to command the hot dog sports market

    1 week ago | axios.com | Alexandria Sands

    Photo: Courtesy of Let's Be Friends and Gleezy DogIt all started with a terrible hot dog at a really nice golf course. That moment is when Gleezy founder, Bryce Rech, came up with the idea to create "the official hot dog of golf."Why it matters: Just six months after launching, Charlotte-born Gleezy is serving up its double-smoked brisket hot dog well beyond the local country club.

  • Brad Panovich explains chance of rain, talks AI in meteorology and more

    1 week ago | axios.com | Alexandria Sands

  • Atlanta restaurant The Iberian Pig to open in South End

    1 week ago | axios.com | Alexandria Sands

    Paella. Photo: Courtesy of Andrew Thomas LeeThe Iberian Pig, a Spanish-inspired tapas restaurant from Atlanta, will open in South End in 2026. Why it matters: The Iberian Pig is the first tenant announced for 110 East, South End's 23-story office tower that finished construction in March 2024. Near the East/West light rail station, the building has more than 5,800 square feet of ground-floor retail. The Charlotte Ledger first reported the opening.

  • Why Charlotte meteorologist Brad Panovich wants you to delete your Apple weather app

    1 week ago | axios.com | Alexandria Sands

    Photo illustration: Axios Visuals. Photo: WCNCBrad Panovich says it's for your own good (and his): Delete the default weather app off your phone. "I'm tired of taking the blame for it," the Charlotte meteorologist posted on social media recently. Why it matters: An inaccurate weather forecast can ruin your day. It's how we plan what to wear, where to go and what to do.

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alexandria sands @alexsands_
10 Apr 25

Rep. Tricia Cotham filed an alternate version of Mecklenburg County's transit bill Thursday that would allow more money to be spent on rail projects — such as the Silver Line light rail. https://t.co/bNi2lApMMO

alexandria sands
alexandria sands @alexsands_
9 Apr 25

The opportunity to be in Michelin's South guide will cost North Carolina taxpayers https://t.co/CHTmreQSLq

alexandria sands
alexandria sands @alexsands_
8 Apr 25

You'll soon be able to play giant Monopoly at Charlotte's Blume Studios. https://t.co/K54S00NLSa