Record #:

41174

Author(s):

Brown, Virginia

Abstract:

The walls of businesses at West Jefferson are adorned with art that reflect the town’s two sources of renown. Murals include pastoral scenes that reflect its cheese-making tradition. The art walls also continue the artistic expression tradition started by Benjamin Long, creator of the local Episcopal church’s famous frescoes.

Source:

Charlotte Magazine (NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 24 Issue 1, January 2019, p19-20 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

West Jefferson--Description and travel; West Jefferson; Ashe County--History; Long, Benjamin (Ben) F. IV, 1945-; St. Mary's Episcopal Church (West Jefferson) ; Cheesemaking--Ashe County; Frescoes; Murals; Murals--West Jefferson; Frescoes--Benjamin Long--churches; St. Peter's Catholic Church (Charlotte)--Benjamin Long

Record #:

24971

Author(s):

Brown, Virginia; Rab, Lisa

Abstract:

In a landmark battle, Charlotte instituted busing students to achieve school desegregation. Follow the journey from the initial lawsuit about integration, through the courts and the “white flight” that ensued.

Source:

Charlotte Magazine (NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 19 Issue 9, September 2014, p78-79, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Charlotte--History; Busing for school integration

Record #:

19503

Author(s):

Hankins, Melissa; Brown, Virginia; Garfield, Ken

Abstract:

A deeper dig into Charlotte reveals a surprising hidden history, from textile mills and James Brown records, to sit-ins against discriminatory practices and German prisoners of war in Myers Park.

Source:

Charlotte Magazine (NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 18 Issue 2, Feb 2013, p50-57, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Charlotte--History

Record #:

22669

Author(s):

Brown, Virginia; Miller, Blake; Signorile, Jim

Abstract:

Charlotte, North Carolina is a sprawling city with a growing real estate market. One benefit of this is suburbs where lower land prices, lower taxes, lower home prices, and improved infrastructure are moving people outside the city. Fort Mill, Concord, Indian Trail, Huntersville, Mount Holly, Marvin, Waxhaw, and Rock Hill offer various distances from the big city and special perks.

Source:

Charlotte Magazine (NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 17 Issue 4, April 2012, p52-60, il, por, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Charlotte--Suburbs; Concord--Description and travel; Waxhaw--Description and travel

Record #:

24955

Author(s):

Acerni, Aleigh; Brown, Virginia; Crossman, Matt; Graff, Michael; Holliday, Jarvis; Lacour, Greg; Rab, Lisa; Smith, Andy

Abstract:

If you live in Charlotte, the things to do include everything from waiting in line for Price’s chicken to embracing NASCAR. Of course, you should also be proud of your city.

Source:

Charlotte Magazine (NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 19 Issue 8, August 2014, p54-73, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Charlotte--Description and travel; Mecklenburg County--Description and travel