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27663
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Common Market is a popular restaurant and marketplace in Charlotte. The original location opened in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood in 2002 and another opened in South End in 2009. Sadly, the South End location closed in July 2017, but co-owners Blake Barnes, Chuck Barger, and Graham Worth have found a new location just 1,153 paces from the old spot.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 22 Issue 1, January 2017,
p76-77, il, por
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27826
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Artist Dan Nance paints historical renderings of events in the Charlotte area and has been doing so for twenty years. His collection has been reunited for the first time at the Charlotte Museum of History for an exhibit titled: “Charlotte’s Road to Revolution: Paintings by North Carolina Artist Dan Nance.”
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Our State
(NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 84 Issue 10, March 2017,
p138-142,144, il, por, map
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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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27301
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Don Beaver lobbied for the Charlotte Knights to return to the Queen City for over a decade. Despite some pushback, the Knights’ Uptown Charlotte stadium broke ground in 2012 and the first season in the new park was in 2015. The location of the new ballpark has made the Knights one of the most successful minor league franchises in the nation and the area around the park has developed economically.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 7, July 2016,
p68-73, il, por
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27633
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Chantilly is a small, suburban-like neighborhood between Plaza Midwood and Elizabeth in Uptown Charlotte. Many Charlotteans do not even know the neighborhood exists, but those who live there want to stay due to its seclusion, older homes, and quiet streets.
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27652
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Sean Schlusser, owner of Catch On Seafood in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood of Charlotte, values customer expectations for local food. He only sells fresh fish, and constantly checks with his suppliers to insure that his fish is in fact fresh. However, with more big companies buying out smaller fisheries, tracing the source of fish has become more difficult.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 21 Issue 9, September 2016,
p70-77, 127, il, por
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23913
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Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary in Charlotte's Myers Park neighborhood is a three-acre place of solitude for those hoping to briefly escape their busy metropolitan lives. The home and gardens belonged to Edwin and Elizabeth Clarkson from the 1930s through 1970.
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Our State
(NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 82 Issue 10, March 2015,
p156-158, 160, 162, 164, il, por, map
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23941
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The U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte offers a variety of outdoor activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Whitewater rafting is not the only activity, for visitors can participate in ropes courses, ziplines, mountain biking, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and hiking.
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23944
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As the two largest cities in North Carolina, Charlotte and Raleigh seemingly compete against each other. Author and journalist Scott Huler, insists that the cities do not actually compete, but rather learn from each other's triumphs and mistakes.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 20 Issue 9, September 2015,
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23945
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The Local on 5th in Uptown Charlotte aspires to be a place that residents return to time and time again. Originally from the Philippines, owner Jennifer Lloyd opened the bar in April 2015 and hopes the place will become a local favorite.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 20 Issue 9, September 2015,
p122-123, il, por
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24265
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Charlotte's Mint Museum of Art has a fashion collection with over 10,000 historical articles of clothing. These garments provide insight into the history of clothing design and are pieces of art that teach us much about American culture.
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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,
p62-67, il, por
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24612
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Beginning in Charlotte, N.C. 115 runs 72 miles north to the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Wilkesboro. The road winds through North Carolina countryside and passes through a number of growing towns and landmarks, including Lake Norman, Davidson, Mooresville, and Statesville.
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Our State
(NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 82 Issue 5, October 2014,
p100-104, 106, 108, 110, il, por
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24953
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The Mecklenburg town of Matthews preserves a rich history in its business district. The local farmers market started 23 years ago and is now a booming business with a traditional feel. The nearby hardware store also maintains its original look and feel a sense of history.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 19 Issue 8, August 2014,
p40-47, il, por
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24955
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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.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 19 Issue 8, August 2014,
p54-73, il, por
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