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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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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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24971
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In a landmark battle, Charlotte instituted busing students to achieve school desegregation. Follow the journey from the initial lawsuit about integration, through the courts and the “white flight” that ensued.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 19 Issue 9, September 2014,
p78-79, por
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24972
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The reversal of busing in Charlotte has resulted in serious consequences at the West Charlotte High School. Eighty-five percent of their students are African American, and most are underprivileged. Since the policy change, many students have suffered both academically and socially.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 19 Issue 9, September 2014,
p80-85, il, por
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24973
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Virginia Brown reviews what it was like to go to First Ward when busing was instituted in Charlotte. The long bus ride was difficult, but the exposure to people different from herself made the experience well worth the ride.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 19 Issue 9, September 2014,
p86-87, il, por
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24974
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The beach atmosphere at Lure Oyster bar is enhanced by everything from shiplap wood and subway tiles to its seafood selections. The food at this eatery and oyster bar is both creative and traditional.
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24975
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LittleSpoon Eatery is very much a reflection of owner Alesha Sin Vanata. From its constantly changing menu to its floor-to-ceiling windows, it is definitely a fine place to dine.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 19 Issue 9, September 2014,
p136, il, por
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24976
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With the proposal of putting a toll on Interstate 77, many who moved to the suburbs to save money are re-evaluating the costs of living outside the city.
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24977
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A local Charlotte barber is giving classes cutting hair. They classes provide those who may not have a highest level of education with a way to earn an honest living.
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24978
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Quidditch, a sport from the Harry Potter books, has taken off at UNC Charlotte. As a sport, it neutralizes gender, but is by no means easy to play. While the rules are a bit different in a non-magic, non-flying game outside the books, it is still a sport worth playing.
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24979
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Brad Nortman talks about his punting abilities both in school and now in the NFL. He recently set the franchise’s record for average distance per punt in a season.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 19 Issue 10, October 2014,
p22, il, por
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24980
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Part 6 of a twelve part series on the history of Charlotte focuses on the Reconstruction. With the help of the Republican Party, blacks became active citizens. Some whites resisted this change, and political unrest ensues.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 19 Issue 10, October 2014,
p37-38, 40, 42-45, por
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24981
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Julie Owens is a domestic violence speaker. After her own terrifying ordeal, she chose to make a difference in the lives of other abused women. She provides support and instruction on how to get out of the abusive relationship. Her seminars specifically target educating religious leaders on what to do if someone comes to them for help.
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24982
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. talks about his success, both as a NASCAR driver and a businessman. He recall how his father, who passed in 2001, impacted him personally and professionally.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 19 Issue 10, October 2014,
p52-59, il, por
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