Charlotte Ranks As A Best City To Have A Fireplace
Fireplaces are more common in the suburbs and rural areas than they are in cities. High-rise apartment complexes and tight quarters make having such a luxury quite challenging. However, HVAC Gnome recently detailed the best cities across the country to own a fireplace, and Charlotte made the list.
HVAC Gnome says, “We looked at access to fireplace services, chimney sweepers, firewood suppliers, and cold wave risk, among 11 total metrics,” they explained.
Winter is here and it is now peak season for indoor fireplace use. Whether it’s providing the mood for your holiday party or simply a place to keep your room warm on a cold night, there are few things more relaxing than a fireplace.
Charlotte was the only city in North Carolina that ranked in the top 25 as one of the best metro cities to have a fireplace.
Charlotte Ranked 16th Overall
Equipment Rank was the category that Charlotte scored the best in, finishing as the 6th best city overall here. This looks at the accessibility and quality of overall great fireplace equipment. Services Rank was not too far behind at number 12, given the amount of fireplace providers in the greater Charlotte area. Raleigh is then the next North Carolina city to make the list at 49, followed by Asheville coming in at 63.
Surprisingly, New York City, arguably the most congested major city in the country, ranked number one in this report. Part of this had to do with the demand being the highest among all the cities analyzed. As you would expect Colorado then makes the list with Denver being the second-best fireplace city.
“Fireplaces are not only an aesthetic addition as a charming centerpiece in your home or backyard, but they’re also a great backup option for when the power goes out,” HVAC Gnome continues. So, whether you have an old-fashioned wood burning fireplace or a modern electric setup, it’s about time to light it up.
3 Potential NFL Draft Destinations For UNC's Drake Maye
On Wednesday, December 27, North Carolina will play their last game of the season in Charlotte (Duke’s Mayo Bowl vs. West Virginia). With Drake Maye being one of the top prospects in the 2024 NFL draft, it’s time to take a look at three potential landing destinations for the star quarterback.
UNC is coming off a 8-4 record this season. Although his statistics were not as high as last year, Maye still had an incredible year, throwing for 3,608 yards and 24 touchdowns. At just 21 years old, Maye is the ideal size for a NFL quarterback, standing 6 foot 4.
2024 Draft Class
Many of the top players have still to officially declare for the draft. Yet, the expectation is that all the names we are seeing atop the mock draft boards will be moving up to the next level. There have been eyes on this year’s class for a few years now. That’s largely due to the generational quarterback pool.
USC’s Caleb Williams is a safe assumption to be the first overall pick. That’s where things can get tricky. The Carolina Panthers currently have the worst record at 1-11. However, due to last year’s trade, the Chicago Bears own their pick. Do the Bears need or want a QB? They just drafted Justin Fields. Of course, we still have the NFL combine, player pro days, and team meetings ahead of us. Much can change in that time. Still, I believe Maye will be the next quarterback taken after Williams.
To further emphasize how deep (and potentially special) this class is, three of the four Heisman Trophy finalists this season are quarterbacks. None of them are named Caleb Williams or Drake Maye (Jayden Daniels, Bo Nix, Michael Penix Jr.)
Come April, we can see as many as 10 NFL teams in need of a new quarterback. Here are three NFL teams that have a good probability of selecting in the top five picks of the NFL draft, where Drake Maye will likely be taken.
Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.
