ON MOST SUMMER DAYS at my neighborhood pool, there’s a never-ending loop of bass playing from a small portable speaker. It’s music made for glow sticks and kegstand handstands as a horde of spring breakers cheer. At this small pool…
After a fatal shooting Monday morning at Butler High in Matthews, parents were reduced to accepting the death of only one student, as opposed to more, as a twisted blessing.
'To build; that will be their consolation'
In the age of information, how much do we actually know?
Coach Frank McKinney looks to build a winning lineup
Can Charlotte benefit from a more robust network of colleges and universities?
After sweeping the primaries and running unopposed in the general election, the D.A. gets another four years
Custom locales give felines a place to roam safely
It feels refreshingly cool in the basement hallway of Myers Park Baptist Church on a summer afternoon, as dozens of students tune their cellos, violas, and violins for the O’Connor Method String Camp’s final orchestra rehearsal. The camp’s founder, violin…
In 1998, Ray Warren was the first Republican elected official in the state to come out as gay—a piece of history that’s been long overlooked
The CMS could have handled its response to the charter school fight better. But let’s not forget which ‘bully’ started it.
THE WARMTH of the sun on your face after you finally emerge from a fluorescent-lit room and into daylight—you know the feeling. When your skin feels like it's awakening, breathing again. Though the sun's UV rays are known to be dangerous…
Two sports owners, two allegations of misconduct, 20 years apart
Charlotte’s known more for tearing own its spaces for music than creating them. How can that change, and who can change it?
Family-friendly flicks plus spooky horror screenings when the sun goes down.
Our next #discussCLT event October 17 will tackle the issue of higher education in Charlotte, and whether the relative lack of research and development campuses hinders economic development.
He talks CBD, official alerts, and funny dudes ahead of his Oct. 10 show
Harvard’s Chetty unveils a new tool to track social (im)mobility, plus the latest on the RNC and scooters.
IF DEEP HUES aren’t your thing, take a cue from the runways and refresh your fall palette with a mellow rose color. Whether you’re assembling an all-over tonal ensemble or just want a neutral to break up rich tones, this…
WHAT MAKES a home inviting? At a dinner party for visiting friends, three of us talked about cleaning our homes for guests. My friends’ Rock Hill home is full of vibrant art. It was inviting because it reflects their personalities.…
Stop right there. Before you contrive a picture in your head, you should know: Nebel’s Alley Night Market is not the type of market Charlotte has come to know. Everything you’ve come to expect from Charlotte markets—high energy, large venues, and…
Despite Annie Carlano’s intimidating credentials—she’s lectured on the history of Paris textiles and fashion at Parsons School of Design; earned an MA in Florence, Italy; been awarded two Mellon Fellowships; and served as curator of costume and textiles at the…
A meeting with a stranger, two slices of pepperoni, and 300 Bible verses
CMPD will spent an estimated $50 million in federal grant money for security before the 2020 Republican convention but doesn’t plan to disclose what it buys until afterward. This does not sit well with police accountability groups, and at least one City Council member.
KAREN HILL WALKS through the dozen women riding to tempo at her South End cycling and fitness studio. She’s wearing a ripped tank with a white skull, a juxtaposition to her wide smile and encouraging words to the class. “You…
Home to Appalachian State University, it's a quaint mountain town full of surprises
It's September, which means runways all over the world have seen innovative designs and fresh takes on forgotten fashion classics. Fashion month is continuing in Charlotte yet again this year, with Charlotte Seen's five-day Charlotte Fashion Week beginning on Tuesday,…
Program shares the story of “Linda,” a sexual assault survivor
