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Bank of America Lies

ProPublica reporting on a class-action suit reveals some outrageous practices by Brian Moynihan's crew at Bank of America.

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Posted 06/19/13 @ 08:30 AM

The People of North Carolina: The Ultimate Special-Interest Group

As he quit a committee assignment, Sen. Bob Rucho blamed "special-interest groups" for torpedoing his regressive tax plan. You may have heard of one group: the citizens of North Carolina.

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Posted 06/17/13 @ 12:03 PM

Private Works

With government coffers emptying, leaders in Charlotte and elsewhere discuss what once was unthinkable: private funds paying for public infrastructure.

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Posted 06/14/13 @ 11:48 AM

Way Out

Dispatches in Inanity from Jeremy Markovich

Winers

There is a guy whose job it is, and I'm not joking about this, to help you pick out a bottle of wine at dinner. He is a wine navigator. His name is Curt.

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Posted 06/17/13 @ 11:28 AM

Nine-Year-Old Reacts To The Hornets, Rufus, Taffy

A new name. A new beginning. And an old dream. About taffy.

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Posted 05/21/13 @ 10:26 PM

The Week's Inanity: Grab Bag!

Stolen chicken wings, Ryan Lochte, and a happy little painter sighting at the airport.

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Posted 05/13/13 @ 08:25 AM

Trade & Tryon

A blog where Charlotte business, politics, and media intersect

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

Here's a roundup of some of our past coverage of Foxx

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Posted 04/28/13 @ 06:07 PM

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?

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Posted 01/26/13 @ 08:48 AM

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

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Posted 01/17/13 @ 04:00 PM

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Spin City: A Guide to Urban Biking in Charlotte

Spin City: A Guide to Urban Biking in Charlotte

With new bike lanes, greenways, and a bike-sharing system, Charlotte is friendlier to bikes than ever before. Here’s your guide to navigating the best commuter routes, mountain trails, and...

By Beth Howard, Jeremy Markovich, and Lisa Rab


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How Charlotte Got Liquored Up

How Charlotte Got Liquored Up

Thirty-five years ago, after multiple votes, it finally became possible to order a mixed drink in a Charlotte restaurant. Here’s the story of the backroom deals that made it happen

Chuck McShane


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Shakespeare and Beer at Up Stage

Shakespeare and Beer at Up Stage

In NoDa, Up Stage spotlights the city’s underground theater scene

Josh Lanier


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Prettier Than He Looks

Prettier Than He Looks

Stephen Curry is the hottest thing in the NBA this postseason. But as he steals hearts around the nation, a tiny college town north of Charlotte wants you to know: Davidson loved him first.

Amanda Ottaway


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Behind the Scenes with Jay Bilas

Behind the Scenes with Jay Bilas

ESPN analyst Jay Bilas talks about how he balances such a busy schedule, his thoughts on college basketball in N.C., the inspiration behind his new book, Toughness, how he became a Twitter rapper,...

By Jarvis Holliday


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CIAA Week Survival Kit

CIAA Week Survival Kit

What you need to know to enjoy yourself during that eventful week in Charlotte, February 25-March 3

By Jarvis Holliday


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The Slippery Slope of Snow Driving in Charlotte

The Slippery Slope of Snow Driving in Charlotte

It is supposed to snow tonight in Charlotte. Shut it down. Shut it ALL down.

Jeremy Markovich


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Tough Love

Tough Love

Why Charlotte should stop emptying its wallet for the Panthers

Greg Lacour


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Not So Fast, My Friend

Not So Fast, My Friend

I thought faster would be better. But then the muscle car out-muscled me

Jeremy Markovich


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