Around Town: Belmont
How a tiny city along the railroad tracks became the coolest, newest old mill town around
The Origins of Passion
What do an Ebola survivor, a tuba player, and an aging runner have in common? A reason for doing what they do
The Story of Charlotte, Part 10: Fights for Independence
A battle over Sunday blue laws yields to a much larger war after news reaches Charlotte that Pearl Harbor’s been bombed. But when that’s over and the soldiers return home, racial tensions rise and a new, controversial expressway cuts through east Charlotte
Cracked Crowns 2014
Our annual list of the most awkward, frustrating, and bless-your-heart moments of the year
Former Pros Coach High School Teams
Students learn from the best
Charlottean of the Year 2014: James Ford
At a time when everybody—politicians, teachers, parents, students—points to what’s wrong with the education system, our Charlottean of the Year is determined to show us what’s right
Charlottean of the Year 2014 (Public Service): Anne Tompkins
She prosecuted the mayor. She investigated Saddam Hussein’s regime. She can be stern. But for Anne Tompkins, bringing justice brings her joy
Exploring Ridesharing: Uber, Lyft, and Yellow Cab of Charlotte
Bankers. Bar-hoppers. Drug runners? As the holiday party season approaches, one writer sets out to explore the new world of ridesharing
Charlotte Hornets Talk Backflips, Sweet Tea, and the Rubik’s Cube
Members of the newly renamed team share some of their favorite things
Around Town: Davidson
A Main Street Town and a College Town Walk Into a Soda Shop…
Split Tickets: Charlotte's Cultural Sector
Many large local arts organizations and shows are setting records. Big money is pouring into a major fundraising campaign led by Hugh McColl. But the news isn’t good everywhere. Smaller companies are struggling, with some even shutting down. Can Charlotte sustain both?
The Story of Charlotte, Part 7: Bills of Rights
The mills bring growth and the city expands, giving Charlotteans the freedom to live in such faraway
places as the new neighborhood of Dilworth. But after a series of political fights, many residents will soon feel the full grip of oppression
Latta Arcade: 100 Years of History
The uptown landmark was built in 1914
Dr. J. Michael Bitzer: The Professor on Speed Dial
When reporters need analysis of the Tillis-Hagan race—or any other political matter, really—they call him. So how did this bow tie-wearing, statistics-loving, Southern politics-following academic from Clemson become everybody’s go-to source?
Up, Up, and Away: Carolina BalloonFest
The Statesville event returns October 17-19
Matt Swierad's Play By Play
Meet the man who’s been announcing Knights games for 16 years
Anthony Abbott: More Than Words
Five decades ago, poetry saved a Davidson College professor from despair. He’s spent the rest of his life sharing the gift of writing with others
Real Estate 2014
Charlotte’s real estate market is coming back to life. Whether you’re starting a family, looking to invest, or retiring, there’s a house out there for you
The Knights Come Home
After 10 years of court cases, after a series
of complicated land swaps, after two decades
floundering away as the South Carolina baseball
team with the Charlotte name, the Knights are home. And the pressure is on to make it all worthwhile
Local Voice-Over Actors Sound Off
Professionals lend their talent to everything from video games to jewelry commercials
