News Features Archive

Barrows on Sports: The Making of Cam Newton

Before the Heisman Trophy, the commercials, the headlines, and the hype, Cam Newton was just another kid finding his way

Frank Barrows

Bill Clinton's Lesson to Big Spenders

A local documentary gives a chilling lesson on the national debt

Lisa Rab

The Quixotic Conductor

Two years ago, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra was struggling when it hired Christopher Warren-Green as music director. Before the renowned conductor could even make the move from London, things got worse. But don’t tell him that, because more than anything else, he believes

Melba Newsome

What Not to Say During the DNC

Want to make a good impression? Avoid mentioning any of these things to our Democratic visitors

Coming-Out Party: LaWana Mayfield

Yes, LaWana Mayfield is the first openly gay person to serve on Charlotte City Council—and only the second African American female—but she’d rather you focus on the challenges, and potential, of the city’s west side

Brad Broders

Things to Fix Before the DNC: Postscript

For a year, Jeremy Markovich has sought out things to fix before the DNC. This month:

Jeremy Markovich

Jock Rock: Vinny Esposito

Ever wonder who chooses the music at Panthers games? It’s this guy

Robert Daniel

Church Reform

Despite our Bible Belt status, not all of Charlotte’s churches are what they seem

Virginia Brown

The DNC Survival Guide

Your guide for how to make the most of the Democratic National Convention, or, at least, how not to let it get the best of you.

By Virginia Brown, Jarvis Holliday, Lisa Rab, and Richard Thurmond

Les Provocateurs

Meet twelve artists and creatives who are shaking up Charlotte’s cultural scene

By Courtney Devores, Lindsey Grossman, Page Leggett, and Michael Solender