Dara Brewton Schweitzer

An Australian woman plucked a struggling koala from the flames wrapping the animal in the shirt off of her own back. The koala was caught up in the bushfires currently ravaging the country, which are being fueled by climate change.

The startling truth came out in a recent congressional hearing: Two Trump appointees from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) admitted that a required deadline was purposely missed resulting in Puerto Rico missing out on hurricane relief funding.

The infamous wall has started a phase of construction along the Arizona and Mexico border much to the dismay of conservationists. It will be skirting around a stretch of protected land that is recognized as a UNESCO international biosphere reserve.
The Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is located in the Sonoran desert, and it is the only place in the U.S. where the Organ Pipe cactus grows. The desert preserve is also full of other unique plant and animal life.
The project is being overseen ...

It’s no secret that Charlotte loves a good brewery. There are more breweries in the metro area than you can count on one hand, and now Pineville has tossed their hat in the ring with the opening of Middle James Brewing Company.
Middle James is the collaboration of four friends named Mike, Andrew, Shannon, and Perry. They felt like Pineville needed its own brewery. So, they set out to create a “sports-focused” spot where people could congregate for good beer and good food.
The brewery can be f...

Trump appears to have finally found the straw to break his Presidency’s back with his wildly inappropriate call to the leader of the Ukraine demanding an investigation into Joe Biden.

I'm only the star of my own show...

A lot of people call themselves Pro-Life, but the don’t actually do much in the way of promoting life. Most people that throw around the term are actually just anti-abortion and not pro-life at all.

One of my absolute favorite places in Charlotte is the Whitewater Center. Not only is there a ton of stuff to do there, but everything about the place just puts out this really cool vibe that makes me say, “This place is so cool. Why don’t I come here more often?!?” I say it basically every time I go there.
The Whitewater Center opened in 2006, and it has been steadily growing ever since. The 700 acres that make up the facility was inspired by the Penrith Water Stadium, and it contains the wo...

Sitka, Alaska was once named New Archangel back before it was purchased by the United States. It was the Russian capital in Alaska, and it is one of the oldest settlements not created by natives in the state. Perched on Baranoff Island, Sitka is a little slice of Alaskan life in all its glory. Whether you want to sip your cup of coffee while enjoying the mountainous view, dine on fresh seafood, or paddle your way through the ocean currents, Sitka has your perfect Alaskan vacation. It combines...

For the last 30 years, the Hospitality House in Charlotte has been providing the comforts of home to the families of seriously ill loved ones by offering affordable accommodations in close proximity to the major medical centers of the city. It hosts over 350 guests per month and maintains a 94% occupancy rate. The guests come from all 50 states and even travel from other countries. To keep it running, it required 4, 127 volunteer hours last year!
This year, for our Random Act of Kindness, my ...

Middle school can be a rough time for any kid. I’m sure everyone can remember how it felt to be so unsure of yourself, your body changing on a seemingly daily basis, and being thrust into a more grown-up world. The leap from elementary school to middle school is a huge one. For the first time, kids are changing classes, using lockers, and given more academic responsibilities than ever before. Then there are all of the social changes. Where once the kids all played together, now cliques are fo...

Posted by Dara Brewton • Nightlife Reviews
Everyone knows there is a ton of stuff to do in Charlotte, but if you haven’t ventured out into the greater metro area then you just might be missing out on a ton of awesome places! There are so many spots around Charlotte that are full of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and cool things to do that you have to get out of Uptown every once and awhile to see what else this city has to offer!
Are you ready to explore Ballantyne?
Ballantyne is a 2,000 ac...

Winter is the time of cozy sweaters, sitting by the fire and snuggling with your loved ones. The chilly weather outside makes you want to nestle inside with some fuzzy socks, a sappy movie and a bowl of steamy soup!

DARA’S DELICIOUS DOZEN: Tasty Soups for Chilly Winter Days

Broccoli and Cheese Soup: This low-carb and gluten-free soup is not only tasty, it is super simple with only 5 ingredients to worry about! The best part? It is ready to eat in just 20 minutes. Oh, yeah.

Slow-Cooker Loaded ...

Burnt Biscuits and the Feminist Agenda
There’s this story making the rounds on Facebook right now, you’ve probably seen it, it’s popped up in my timeline at least three different times. It is a “heartwarming” tale told by a son about the good ol’ days of his youth when his momma used to make breakfast for dinner on occasion.
Well, this story centers on a particular night, momma had a long, hard day at work, and she accidentally burned the dinner biscuits. Little junior watched as his momma sa...