Record #:

22594

Author(s):

Lacour, Greg; Cyrus, Logan

Abstract:

In just the first two years as City Manager of Charlotte, North Carolina, Ron Carlee has had to deal with an arrested mayor, a conflicted transit project, and control of the airport. But Carlee has handled the contentious situations with hard work and a supportive community.

Source:

Charlotte Magazine (NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 20 Issue 4, April 2015, p62-69, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Charlotte--Officials and employees

Record #:

29133

Author(s):

Lacour, Greg; Cyrus, Logan

Abstract:

Over a year ago, violence and anger erupted in Charlotte, North Carolina after Keith Lamont Scott was shot and killed by Charlotte-Mecklenburg police. Now, citizens and the police department seek to lessen the divide by hosting camps, events, and community organizations.

Source:

Charlotte Magazine (NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 22 Issue 9, September 2017, p66-71, 135-136, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Police-misconduct; Charlotte--Police department; Race relations--Charlotte

Record #:

31443

Author(s):

Crossman, Matt; Lacour, Greg

Abstract:

Policy experts explain how they would address four of the main factors that contribute to Charlotte’s lack of economic mobility, and one major philanthropist talks about how to give back.

Source:

Charlotte Magazine (NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 21 Issue 2, Feb 2016, p56-59, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Income--Mecklenburg County; Housing--Charlotte; School integration--Gastonia; Public transportation

Record #:

31466

Author(s):

Harris, Emily; Lacour, Greg

Abstract:

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board reviews its student assignment policies every six years; this year, it has focused on concerns that the area’s schools are increasingly segregated by race and class. Here, two advocates share their views about how to proceed.

Source:

Charlotte Magazine (NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 21 Issue 5, May 2016, p26-27, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Educational equalization; School districts--Mecklenburg County; Segregation in education--United States

Record #:

40574

Author(s):

Bowler, Taylor; Lacour, Greg; Smith, Andy; Way, Emma

Abstract:

The profiled and pictured worship spaces, representing Islam, Greek Orthodox, Hindu, Catholic, and Jewish faith traditions, represent Charlotte’s religious diversity. The five houses of worship have at least one common mission: promoting social justice by helping to address systemic inequalities and resolve problems arising from these inequalities.

Source:

Charlotte Magazine (NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 24 Issue 8, August 2019 , p44-51 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Charlotte--churches; Churches--Charlotte; Greek Orthodox Church; Catholics--North Carolina; Islam--North Carolina; Hinduism--North Carolina ; Greek Orthodox Church--Yiasou Greek Festival--Charlotte; Jewish--North Carolina; Refugees; Housing insecurity; Literacy programs--low income children

Record #:

43941

Author(s):

Allen, Tess; Bowler, Taylor; Braden , Allison ; Edwards, Gavin; Lacour, Greg

Abstract:

Among those mentioned are restauranteurs Jamie Brown and Jeff Tondandel. the Independent Picture House, Philip Blount, Kevin Siers, Tamika Stafford, Jeremy Wagner, Atrium Health's Virtual Clinics, PFLAG Charlotte and Rolfe Neill.

Source:

Charlotte Magazine (NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 28 Issue 12, December 2023, p50-69, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Charlotte--personalities and contributors--2023

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

Record #:

36959

Author(s):

Frye, Jason; Lacour, Greg; Brenner, Wendy; Kelly, Susan Stafford; Zengerle, Jason; Robinson, Ragan; Markovich, Jeremy; Storie, Beth; Gutierrez, Sandra A.

Abstract:

A companion to “Hole in the Wall Joints: Tried and True,” this article profiled nine restaurants located in towns stretching from the coast to the mountains and whose menus range from seafood to snacks. Local spots that became the hearts of their towns included Waterfront Seafood Shack, Kitty Hawk; Allen and Son, Chapel Hill; and Dots Dario, Marion.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 85 Issue 3, August 2017, p90-94, 96, 98, 100-102, 104, 106, 108, 110-114 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Restaurants--Calabash; Restaurants--Chapel Hill; Restaurants--Durham; Restaurants--Kitty Hawk; Salisbury; Cherryville--Description and travel; Marion--Description and travel; Restaurants, lunchrooms, etc.