Lorenza Medley

The Charlotte Observer

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Lorenza Medley is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and is a freelancer for CharlotteFive. When she’s not lost in the aisles of a library, you can find her chowing down on some barbecue ribs or exploring her local Target.

LATEST FROM LORENZA MEDLEY

Things to do

LGBTQ+ Pride month is here. Here’s how to celebrate in the Charlotte area.

Updated June 21, 2023 at 12:51 PM

Food and Drink

A Charleston-based frosé bar and restaurant is opening Friday in South End

Updated May 23, 2023 at 9:55 AM

Travel

Want to go camping in North Carolina this spring? Here are the best cabins to book.

Updated April 29, 2024 at 10:30 AM

Travel

Get outdoors: These are the best glamping spots in North Carolina.

Updated March 10, 2023 at 8:23 AM

Things to do

Middle C Jazz opened before COVID arrived and had to adjust. What’s its secret to success?

Updated February 20, 2023 at 1:15 PM

Money

There’s a different way to explore Charlotte’s brewery scene — and save money, too.

January 18, 2023 at 5:00 AM

Food and Drink

Godfather’s Pizza open for carryout, delivery in Charlotte — and there’s a line to get in

Updated October 18, 2022 at 6:41 AM

Things to do

I had a zombie makeover, and now I want brains. How you can become one of the undead, too.

Updated October 6, 2022 at 12:09 PM

People

Filmmaker makes a movie about falling in love with Charlotte — and you can vote for it

Updated September 22, 2022 at 2:45 PM

Travel

Washington Post lists the best airport restaurants. Which spots did it choose for CLT?

Updated September 16, 2022 at 6:38 AM

Charlotte Five's Readers' Choice

You voted for Charlotte’s best coffee shop, so we decided to try it for ourselves.

Updated September 17, 2022 at 8:03 AM

Food and Drink

Your ultimate guide to the best barbecue in Charlotte — based on your favorite spots

Updated August 20, 2024 at 11:17 AM