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Hello Kitty Cafe Truck returns to Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is rolling back into the QC Saturday for its 2024 East Coast tour.Hello Kitty lovers in the area can find the truck near the Dining Pavilion in SouthPark Mall from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.Previously, the cafe truck visited SouthPark Mall in 2023. The truck also visited Raleigh and Greensboro earlier this year.In honor of Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary, there will be special limited-edition anniversary merch that can be purchased from the truck such...
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Copa America watch parties in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The final stretch of the Copa America soccer tournament is upon us. With two of the three remaining matches being held in Charlotte, fans from all over are flooding the Queen City to root for their favorite teams.As of Wednesday afternoon, ticket to watch the matches at Bank of America Stadium were priced at over $200 for Wednesday’s semifinal between Uruguay and Colombia and are over $100 for Saturday’s third place match between Canada and the losing team, according to...
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How to get your pets ready for July 4th

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - Although experiencing the fireworks on the Fourth of July may be a fun experience, your pets on the other hand may think otherwise.The sounds from the fireworks may cause them to get scared, which is why Melissa Knicely from Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department‘s Animal Care and Control and 16.5-year-old pup Flurry joined our show to share some tips on how to calm your pet during the fireworks. To hear the advice, view the segment above.One piece of advice is to pu...

The Appalachian

Below are lifestyle pieces written for The Appalachian.

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Best of Boone 2025: Best of Food

Best Bar: Lily’s Snack Bar
It’s a Saturday night. As you approach the door, you look over at the outdoor patio and see a group of friends gathered around taking sips from a liquor bucket topped with Truly and cherries. Looking into the window shared by a neon “TATER WEDGES” sign, you see the lively scene inside — people dancing, customers at the bar and bartenders effortlessly making drinks back to back. This is Lily’s Snack Bar.
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Album review: Bad Bunny’s ‘DTMF’ highlights Puerto Rican culture, challenges

Puerto Rican artist Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known by his stage name Bad Bunny, is paying homage to his homeland in his sixth studio album released on Jan. 5 “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS,” which translates to “I should have taken more photos.”
With a history of primarily reggaeton-focused albums, Ocasio went in a fresh direction with “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS,” in what he considers a “dream.” This album invites listeners to connect and identify with their roots and truly reflect on what matters most...
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Best of Boone 2024: Best of Food

Best Food Delivery Service: DoorDash
It’s been a long day. You got home from work or school and immediately crawled into bed to shut out the world. After taking a nap or bingeing a show, you realize not only did you shut out further responsibilities, but you also forgot about how hungry you were. But you’re so tired; why cook when you can order food delivery? Flash forward about 30 minutes and you’re watching a tiny little car icon drive up to your home with your food of choice on the DoorDash app.
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Fall in love with your feed: Places to take fall photos

Pretty leaves, weather that doesn’t make you melt, natural props and more. What better time to have a photoshoot? 
Whether you’re doing a solo shoot just for fun, taking couples photos, having a family portrait session or are taking graduation pictures, the fall season lends itself to having the perfect scenery and vibe for each one of these shoots. Although yes, you can just go outside and pick up some colored leaves, here are some of the best spots to achieve optimal fall photos that will make...
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Jenna’s Cocina: Taste of Caribbean cuisine

In this recipe corner, take a trip to the Caribbean islands as you make and eat staple foods from the Dominican Republic such as tostones and arroz con gandules, having origins in Puerto Rico. Paired together, these two recipes make an incredible main meal.
Whether you’re in Boone or elsewhere, as you make these, gather some friends or family and experience the joys and values familiar to Hispanic/Latino communities of making a good meal and enjoying it together.
 
Tostones
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