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Every June since the 1980s, HeroesCon occupies the Charlotte Convention Center. Considered one of the best independent comic conventions in the country, the event is an extension of Shelton Drum's comic book store, Heroes Aren't Hard to Find. The story of this business and Charlotte's growing comic culture says much about the success of this annual convention.
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As Charlotte's population grew and the city expanded, a rush of immigrants began to populate the city. Today, people of Asian origin make up five percent of Mecklenburg County's population and many restaurants and markets have emerged to meet the needs of this population.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 20 Issue 6, June 2015,
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RockSalt, a raw bar and patio serving oysters, clams, mussels, and shrimp, is eager to be the next seafood hangout in Charlotte. Travis Croxton owns the restaurant and operates his family business, Rappahannock River Oysters. Croxton's journey to create and maintain this business reflects the history of oyster harvesting, the seafood industry, and small-business ownership.
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In the 1960s, Charlotte had two stores that specialized in men's clothing--Tate-Brown Company and Jack Wood Limited. Former employee, Cole Waddell, recalls his days working at Tate-Brown and reflects on what he learned as a college-aged employee.
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Huntersville is a town often identified with suburbia, but the town has much to offer for the nature enthusiast. The Torrence Creek Greenway, a quiet lake, and Cowan's Ford Wildlife Refuge are just a few of the ways visitors and residents can escape the busyness of Charlotte to simply enjoy the natural beauty of North Carolina.
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22780
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Part 11 of the Story of Charlotte series, \"A Time of Unrest,\" covers the history of integration, racial unrest, urban renewal, and the passage of new liquor laws in Charlotte during the 1960s and 1970s. Points of racial contention mentioned include the Shrine Bowl, Swann v. Board of Education, and the midnight bombings of four civil rights leaders' homes in November of 1965. As the city began to expand, racial tension from urban renewal arose, and outlying neighborhoods fought unsuccessfully to avoid being engulfed by the growing metropolis.
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The River Arts District along the French Broad River has become the center of creativity and artistic opportunity in Asheville. Over two hundred artists perfect their craft in former warehouses and offer tourists and locals an artsy district in the growing small town.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 20 Issue 3, March 2015,
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Part 9 of the Story of Charlotte series, \"Radio Signals,\" describes Charlotte during the Roaring '20s and the Great Depression. A thriving town during the 1920s, the Great Depression hit Charlotte hard, but WBT radio emerged as the primary form of entertainment in the city and eventually throughout the South. On the eve of World War II, the city slowly pulled out of the depression with help from WPA programs and by 1940 boasted 100,000 residents.
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Until recent decades, North Carolina had a thriving textile industry. Since the 1990s and the signing of NAFTA, textile work has been outsourced overseas to Third World countries like Bangladesh. Some argue that the Rana Plaza tragedy in April of 2013 is directly related to outsourcing, while others argue it is part of the natural evolution of the economy in developing nations. Such tragedies have inspired some Carolinians to establish Carolina-made fabric and clothing lines like TS Designs' \"Cotton of the Carolinas\" T-shirt line.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 20 Issue 1, January 2015,
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22784
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Part 10 of the Story of Charlotte series, \"Fights for Independence,\" covers 1940s through early 1960s Charlotte. The attack on Pearl Harbor and the United States' entrance into World War II took many Mecklenburg County men overseas, but women--both white and black--could work in local factories for equal pay. Following the war, racial tensions heightened and the Civil Rights Movement emerged as local leaders like Harry Golden and Reginald Hawkins advocated for integration in recreational areas, restaurants, and schools.
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Part 12 of the Story of Charlotte series, \"Blotting Out the Sun,\" covers 1980s through early present day Charlotte. From politics and the expansion of roads, to the coming of professional sports and Bank of America, author Chuck McShane brings the reader to present-day Charlotte and looks toward future development.
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Marty Foil, Executive Director of Hinds' Feet Farm in Huntersville, discusses how this rehabilitation center for brain injury patients began. He also describes the mask project he recently initiated, where members create masks as expressions of what it is like to live with a brain injury. Foil plans to display these masks throughout the state with the hope that they will raise awareness of the effect head injuries have on victims and families.
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Yasser Sadek opened Kabab-Je Rotisserie & Grille in Matthews two years ago. Known for its house-made pitas, the restaurant serves authentic Middle Eastern cuisine and boasts a cheerful atmosphere.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 20 Issue 7, July 2015,
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23318
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Angela Benton works to bring in and train minorities in the entrepreneurial technology sector.
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Hackerspace Charlotte is a place for technology and those interested in machinery and circuitry, a place for inventors.
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