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Obama to Nominate Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx as next Secretary of Transportation

04/28/13

Obama to Nominate Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx as next Secretary of Transportation

Here's a roundup of some of our past coverage of Foxx Read more »

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Center for Americana Music at Spirit Square in Charlotte?

01/26/13

Center for Americana Music at Spirit Square in Charlotte?

Why not transform Charlotte's Spirit Square into a one-of-a-kind center for Americana music? Read more »

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01/17/13

New Names, New Faces, and More News at Charlotte magazine

Meet all of our new editors, writers, and designers. Plus, some news of my own Read more »

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How to Have a Chance to Write for Charlotte Magazine

01/12/13

How to Have a Chance to Write for Charlotte Magazine

12 rules to keep in mind Read more »

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12/19/12

Do Jerry Richardson and Michael Jordan Think Charlotte Is Better with a Symphony?

Their counterparts in Indianapolis do Read more »

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Stephen Curry Returns to Charlotte

12/10/12

Stephen Curry Returns to Charlotte

In honor of former Davidson star Stephen Curry's return home, presenting our greatest hits of Curry stories Read more »

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Otherscreen Shuts Down: Will Failure Prove to Be a Good Thing for Charlotte Startup Community?

12/04/12

Otherscreen Shuts Down: Will Failure Prove to Be a Good Thing for Charlotte Startup Community?

The closure of startup Otherscreen will test the notion that failure is good Read more »

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The Week's Inanity: Nov. 2: Super PAC Edition!

11/02/12

The Week's Inanity: Nov. 2: Super PAC Edition!

If you're sick of politics, you're just going to hate the stupid stuff Jeremy Markovich dug up this week. Read more »

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The Week's Inanity: October 26: Sexy Charlotte Costumes, Hugh's Grenades and Prepare For Death

10/26/12

The Week's Inanity: October 26: Sexy Charlotte Costumes, Hugh's Grenades and Prepare For Death

This week, Jeremy Markovich suggests eight Charlotte-specific Halloween costumes that nobody but you will understand. Read more »

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10/12/12

The Week's Inanity: October 12: Race Weekend Special

The whole episode proved one bedrock NASCAR fact to me: Jeff Gordon has one fan, and it’s that guy. Read more »

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Richard Thurmond is editor and associate publisher of Charlotte magazine and its four sister publications. He started his journalism career as a sportswriter before he realized sportswriting = bad hours and low pay. Oh well. He's been on staff since 1995 and editor since 1999. Also, he thinks he is funnier than he really is, which is helpful information for reading this blog. Got something to say but too chicken to comment? E-mail me.

 

 

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