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
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Another Week, Another Panther Reunion
Safety Thomas DeCoud will try to help the Panthers keep their playoff hopes alive Sunday against his former team.
Falcons May Be Elixir for Newton's Pain
Cam Newton is playing hurt, but he and the Panthers would feel a lot better if they snap out of their two-month funk on Sunday.
Jason Avant, Receiver/Mentor, Returns to Philadelphia
Jason Avant spent his first eight seasons with the Eagles. The Panthers signed him this spring to help young players like Kelvin Benjamin.
Panthers Monday Night Preview
The Panthers will try to salvage their season in their second straight nationally televised game.
Latta Arcade: 100 Years of History
The uptown landmark was built in 1914
Panthers Talk Hornets
On the eve of their nationally televised game with the Saints, the Panthers share their thoughts about Wednesday's return of the Hornets.
Panthers Primetime Preview
The Panthers have won just once in the last six weeks, but they could make a big move in their division Thursday night.
Secrets of the City
Our city, for all it gives us, tries to keep some things to itself—stories we’ve never heard, places we’ve never been, art we might’ve missed, people we’ve probably passed, and food we have to find. WRITE THIS DOWN A wooden…
Charlotte Hornets Talk Backflips, Sweet Tea, and the Rubik’s Cube
Members of the newly renamed team share some of their favorite things
Loud on the Field, Quiet Off of It
Andrew Norwell, the Panthers guard nicknamed 'All-Yell,' shied away from talking much this week.
Unsung
Letter from the executive editor
A UNC Student-Athlete Who Was a Student
Another bombshell dropped on the UNC athletic department this week, but Panthers safety Tre Boston is different from those in the latest report.
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
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 Conspiracy Tree Tower
A special investigative report
Ms. Sarah’s Breakfast Club
Where west Charlotte activists meet uptown’s power players
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?
Saving Uptown’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
How a former high school drum major rescued the annual event
30 Questions With the Panthers' Specialists
Panthers kicker Graham Gano, punter Brad Nortman and long snapper J.J. Jansen are in their third season together, but their three-way bond makes it seem like they've been around each other a lot longer.
After Near Reunion, Panthers Face Former Friend Julius Peppers
The Panthers considered signing Julius Peppers this offseason. Now they again have to play the best defensive player they've ever had.
Just (Now) Married: Day One for Charlotte’s Same-Sex Couples
He’s the only protester out here, but he’s loud. Well, he was loud. The elderly man’s adversarial shouts of “Hallelujah” are now drowned out by the Charlotte Pride Band’s ovation, celebrating yet another same-sex couple exiting Mecklenburg County’s Register of…
He Won't Admit It, But Luke Kuechly’s Homecoming Is Special
Sunday's Panthers game will be Luke Kuechly's first time playing in Cincinnati since he was a tight end and free safety at St. Xavier High School.
Will the Panthers Win in Cincinnati? Take a Guess
The NFL has long been the hardest American sport to predict. But picking out the top teams this season is a tougher challenge than usual.
The Ties That Bind the Panthers and Bears
A coach wants to beat his former employer while one of his players is over it. Another is just excited to play against the team he used to love.
Smith, Panthers Handle Reunion With Class
Six months after the Panthers cut the best player they've ever had, Steve Smith was surprisingly quiet before, during and the Ravens' convincing win on Sunday.
The Softer Side of Steve Smith
When most people think of Steve Smith, they think of his temper. But ‘Agent 89’ is more than just an oftentimes angry football player.
What's for Breakfast?
WHETHER YOU SIT DOWN to a pile of bacon and eggs, a beautiful plate of eggs Benedict, or cream cheese and lox on a bagel, breakfast sets the tone for your day. And although often ignored by the more…
