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24965
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Tommy Tomlinson answers the question of whether Charlotte is truly southern. From the southern twang in speech, to the NFL team they host, all factors are considered to determine if Charlotte truly is a southern town.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 19 Issue 9, September 2014,
p48-51, il, por
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24966
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Jeffrey Leak describes his view of the black south from both his and his family’s perspective. Their similar but differing experiences help define distinctive southern and modern aspects of Charlotte identity.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 19 Issue 9, September 2014,
p52-55, por
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41156
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Raised within an artistic family, Kolbe grew up exploring different artistic techniques and mediums. His dedication to artwork paid off in the forms of several jobs with Disney and has galleries in Florida and North Carolina.
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24968
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Belk has been a top department store in the country for years. Company managers attribute their success to tying their brand to the south. While some may argue that doing so was a risky move, the company has not found this approach to be limiting their success.
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34712
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This article explores three novels written by Angela Davis-Gardner: Felice, Butterfly’s Child, and Forms of Shelter. All three novels are coming-of-age stories, explore similar themes of vulnerability, catastrophe, and self-reflection.
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North Carolina Literary Review
(NoCar PS 266 N8 N66x), Vol. 27 Issue , 2018,
p108-124, il, por, f
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31447
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One author recounts life with the family dog shortly before the dog passes. Fred, a yellow lab mix, found the Tomlinson home when he was about 2 months old and stayed with them for the next 14 years.
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36248
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Employment benefits offered by the profiled thirty four companies, ranged from small to large, included mentorships, child and pet friendly policies, free dental care, flexible work scheduling, tuition reimbursement up to $5,000, paid volunteer days, and all-expense paid trips for top performers. Profiled companies included Hill, Chesson, and Woody; N2 Publishing; Practicon; CCS Construction Staffing; Insperity; Williams Mullen; Alston and Bird LLP; and CPI Security.
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24917
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A population shift since 1983 has now resulted in a African American majority in Charlotte. This has numerous political implications in the upcoming mayoral and city council elections.
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1608
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Charlotte landed the Carolina Panthers NFL franchise with the aid of North Carolina's other major urban areas. The Queen City is quick to share the credit for its success with Raleigh-Durham, the Triad, and Greenville-Spartanburg, SC.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 14 Issue 6, July 1994,
p61-68, il
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622
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An entire special section is dedicated to the city of Charlotte, its economy and its people.
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11.The Belles and Bright Colors by Prince, Laurie Charlotte Magazine Vol. 19 Issue 9, September 2014
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24969
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Hade Robinson, personal stylist manager for Nordstrom, describes the southern style and identity in terms of color tones, jewelry, and gender.
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24970
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Many have noticed that the southern accent seems to be disappearing from North Carolina. Michael Graff went on a mission to find out why.
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24906
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Greg Lacour discusses the unfortunate state of unemployment in North Carolina, particularly how it has affected an 82 year old known as Street. He was laid off in June due to another vendor was hired, leaving him with a very small stipend from the unemployment office.
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28595
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President Donald Trump’s travel ban has had an effect on the refugee community in Charlotte. A family of six from Homs in Syria fled the country but was stranded at the airport after the first travel ban went into effect. The Osama and his family eventually made it to Charlotte and they describe the anxiety and problems that came with the travel ban. Despite the problems, Osama is positive about the future and the opportunities he and his family will find in America.
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36288
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A profile of Waxhaw revealed the town, potentially dwarfed by a nearby metropolis, has ways to be noticed. The town incorporated in 1889 and once known as an antique mecca was experiencing growth in areas such as transportation, dining, housing, and the arts.
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