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for "Charlotte Magazine"
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24952
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Part four of a twelve part series describes the growth of Charlotte in the twenty years leading up to the Civil War. The building of a railroad connection to Charleston, South Carolina helped to stabilize the local economy after the gold rush ended in 1840. Fear of abolitionists and slaves escaping encouraged tensions before the war.
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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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24954
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Ken Garfield, former religion editor for The Charlotte Observer now writes obituaries full time. He does this, he says, because he is scared of death. People hear about him mostly from other people and hire him because he does a good job. One such person is David Cribbs, who was interviewed before his death in April 2014.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 19 Issue 8, August 2014,
p48-53, 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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24956
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Two sisters have opened a bodega called Earl’s Grocery. They offer a variety of partially prepared foods, beers, take out foods, and actual groceries.
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24957
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Texicali Taco & Tequila Bar is a restaurant with a museum like aspect in the funky décor it contains. In addition to the colorful decorations, the food also has people talking about its flair and taste.
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24958
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Jeremy Markovich talks about the new changes coming in his life with the soon arrival of his son. While he is unsure what to expect, he knows that he will do everything he can to make sure his son is a welcome part of the family.
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24959
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Jim Szoke is the radio announcer for the Carolina Panthers. He relates favorite and funny stories from his time as an announcer.
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24960
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The Herrin Brothers Coal & Ice plant has been in business since 1929. With the installation of the Lynx Blue Line Extension in three years, their business will increase.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 19 Issue 9, September 2014,
p20, il, por
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24961
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Since it first opened 60 years ago as the Charlotte Coliseum and Auditorium, Bojangles’ Coliseum has hosted many notable events.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 19 Issue 9, September 2014,
p22, il, por
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24962
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Author Wiley Cash talks about his novels and his experience as a writer, including reading reviews on his books and a movie being made based on one of his books.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 19 Issue 9, September 2014,
p24, il, por
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24964
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Life in Charlotte during the Civil War was a depressing and terrifying time. Between the number of wounded arriving and the fear of Sherman’s troops arriving, tensions were high as what originally seemed like certain victory eventually turned into an inevitable defeat. Part 5 of a 12 part series on the history of Charlotte.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 19 Issue 9, September 2014,
p39-42, 44, 46-47, por
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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,
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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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24967
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Jeremy Markovich describes the similarities he sees between Charlotte, NC and his native Ohio. Both regions have seen staple industries go bust with extensive job displacement and dislocation of families.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 19 Issue 9, September 2014,
p56-59, il, por
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