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Nonstop From CLT: A Trip to Samaná, Dominican Republic

Observations from one of Charlotte’s newest nonstop destinations and one of its family-friendly resorts

Andy Smith,

Meet Dr. Maria Baimas-George, the Dumbledore of CMC

A surgery resident wrote a series of children’s books and created a special kind of medical magic

Jen Tota McGivney,

‘This Is How We’re Going to Make Your Child Better’: A Q&A With Dr. Erin Kiehna Richardson

Pediatric neurosurgery is technically and emotionally complex—and traditionally dominated by men. As Novant’s first female pediatric neurosurgeon, Dr. Erin Kiehna Richardson has had to learn the intricacies of a demanding field and battle sexism along the way

Lauren Levine Corriher,

North End Communities Remember Darryl Gaston

Darryl Gaston, a pastor and community advocate who died in February, devoted himself to Druid Hills

Tamiya Anderson,

Where to See Fireworks in Charlotte: 2021

June 30 Charlotte Symphony Concert and Fireworks Don’t wait for the weekend to start celebrating. See the Charlotte Symphony perform at this mid-week concert, and stick around to see the fireworks. Free. 7 p.m. Village Park, 700 West C St., Kannapolis. kannapolisnc.gov. July 1 Annual Fireworks Celebration Visit Mount Holly for a kids’ zone, food trucks, fireworks, and…

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Life Lessons: Allison Latos of WSOC

The WSOC anchor on her hard trek from one episode of loss and grief to another—and the meaning of resilience

Taylor Bowler,

What We Lost When Price’s Chicken Coop Closed

Even as we dove into the box and claimed our pieces, we knew it wasn’t just about eating fried chicken so moist, the juices would spurt. It was about shared experience, not which piece you picked.

Kathleen Purvis,

Hot Listings: June 2021

Ritzy residences in Charlotte’s golf course communities

Taylor Bowler,

How a New Medical School Aims to Change Charlotte

For years, Charlotte has been one of the largest American cities that lacked a four-year medical school. The health care professionals who finally made it happen overcame a series of setbacks, false starts, and failures, and they plan to use their clean slate to create a new kind of community asset

Greg Lacour,

Uptown Vs. Downtown in Charlotte: It's More Complicated Than You Think

Archives illuminate how long we’ve argued over the perennial question

Tom Hanchett,

foundation for the carolinas contributions

How Charlotteans can make a charitable impact in their community

In Partnership with Foundation For The Carolinas Josephine* believes in the power of nature to improve lives. So, when she began exploring ways to align her charitable giving with this passion, she reached out to Foundation For The Carolinas for advice.…

Charlotte Mag Content Studio,

STYLE: The Story Behind Boardroom Socks

Nathan James and his company pull on a cozy piece of North Carolina’s past

Taylor Bowler,

Building History: Ben Douglas, Groundbreaker

How a three-term mayor and the New Deal transformed Charlotte’s built environment

Tom Hanchett,

New ‘Selfie Museum’ in Concord Celebrates the 1990s

The Home of the ’90s Museum hosts a grand opening on July 3

Andy Smith,

I Lost On Jeopardy!: A Charlottean On His Game Show Experience

Local writer recollects his appearance 21 years ago

Gavin Edwards,

Life Lessons: Jim Morrill, Longtime Observer Reporter

He talks retirement, the altered states of politics and journalism, and how he’s weathered a devastating personal loss

Greg Lacour,

A Day Following Mecklenburg County's Only State Wildlife Enforcement Officer

Sampson Parker Jr. watches a growing population on the water and in the woods to make sure it’s following the rules

Greg Lacour,

Meet the N.C. Teen Paddler Making Olympics History

Evy Leibfarth has been called the “future of American canoe/kayak,” and the U.S. National Whitewater Center has helped catapult her to the biggest stages in sports

Allison Braden,