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19488
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Denise Watts is heading an ambitious and risky public education experiment in Charlotte's west side. Watts is pushing for year-round schooling as the first major test for the program she leads, Project LIFT.
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Since Charlotte can no longer grow out, city leaders and project developers are pouring millions of dollars into the heart of the city, providing more than just concrete. New projects include stadiums and sports venues, parks, and apartments.
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Since Lonnie Davis, a New Orleans expat and accomplished jazz flutist moved to Charlotte seven years ago, she has quietly invigorated the area's jazz community through the work of her nonprofit, the Jazz Arts Initative, which highlights the jazz masters from the Carolinas: Coltrane, Gillespie, and Simone to name a few.
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Paul \"Speedy\" Lohr opened Speedy's Barbecue as a drive-in in Lexington in 1963. Roy and Boyd Dunn worked at Speedy's since the beginning. Roy and a cousin bought the place from Lohr in the early 1970s. Boyd later bought out the cousin, and the two brothers have run it since 1978 as a restaurant--not a drive-in, though there is still a window where customers can order from outside. Speedy's is well-known for its large servings of Lexington style barbecue.
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From small town charm to contested history, Waxhaw has much to offer for those who desire to escape the bustling city life of Charlotte. With the rising population, the town faces challenges. Residents resist change but, but must find a way to provide for the newcomers.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 19 Issue 2, February 2014,
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23600
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Beef 'N Bottle has been on South Boulevard in Charlotte since 1978. The restaurant serves primarily steaks, although they have broadened their menu to compete with the chains.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 20 Issue 3, March 2015,
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24905
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Jesse Cureton plans to make Novant Health a better form of medicine by focusing more on preventative care rather than expensive as-needed care. He planes to keep costs low with this new segregation of patients into three categories.
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Heath Morrison struggles with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school system. While he has many plans to fix the system and is described as excellent at listening to the problems others voice, there is some concern that he is just a listener and not an activist.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 18 Issue 10, October 2013,
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24931
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Cam Newton signed a contract extension with the Carolina Panthers in the summer of 2015. He discusses how he spends his time and money outside of football, his plans for the future, and his philosophy about the game of football.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 20 Issue 11, November 2015,
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24941
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Charles Thomas, director of Queen City Forward, discusses his various hobbies and interests. From origami to photography, his interests are varied.
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24946
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There 70 different diseases that cause people to need a bone marrow donation. While there are 23 million people on the bone marrow donor registry, sometimes that’s not enough and a match can’t be found. Steve Luquire has been on a mission to change that ever since his wife, Vicki, found out she would need one to help her myelodysplastic syndrome.
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27292
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Arzberger Stationers in Charlotte produces old-fashioned engraved stationary. George Arzberger started the company in 1953 and now the business is divided into two lines: social and corporate jobs.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 21 Issue 11, November 2016,
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27648
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Located just two hours west of Charlotte, Hendersonville is an ideal place to visit when looking for peace and quiet. Journalist, Adam Rhew discusses his visit to Hendersonville and the Carl Sandburg Home in Flat Rock.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 21 Issue 9, September 2016,
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28499
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173 people have drowned in Charlotte-area lakes, rivers, ponds, and pools since 2005. Six times between 2005 and 2015, Mecklenburg County led the state in annual drowning deaths. Most drowning deaths are of men and boys and most are preventable. Knowing risks and prevention measures may save lives in the future.
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Although Charlotte, North Carolina may still be decades away from being the home of a major league baseball team, the possibility is there. Supporters of the venture see the success of the Triple-A Charlotte Knights move from their exurban stadium to uptown as proof the city could manage such an effort.
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