Charlotte Parent Magazine is a monthly publication with a circulation of 40,000 catering for parents in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. Although they prefer articles and essays with local relevance they accept reprints of articles from publications outside of their region. Articles range from 500 to 1,200 words. They generally pay $50-$150 for assigned articles and $30-$45 for reprints. To learn more, and to submit, be sure to read their submission guidelines.