Tales from the Red Carpet
During the DNC, I stalked celebrities. At times, I felt sleazy. But mostly, I had a blast
News + Opinion
Head of the Chattering Class
Brian Francis is Dr. Hashtag
So? Did They Like Us?
Pre-DNC, much ado was made of the predicted 15,000 journalists who would descend upon Charlotte. Post-DNC, one question is on everyone’s minds: What did they think?
Hat Couture
Artist McKinna Hahn is turning heads in Charlotte, one accessory at a time
Best Bets November 2012
Your best bets of what to see and do in Charlotte this month
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Five campaign ads we won't miss
Rocking the Vote
North Carolina’s growing Latino population takes center stage in the presidential election
Start Me Up
As the city races to retool its economy, all eyes are on entrepreneurs, because wouldn’t it be nice if the next Google came out of Charlotte? But it won’t be easy
The Week's Inanity: October 12: Race Weekend Special
The whole episode proved one bedrock NASCAR fact to me: Jeff Gordon has one fan, and it’s that guy.
Ninth Time’s the Charm?
Pat McCrory aims to break the “Charlotte Curse”
Hollywood Haunts: Hunger Games Tour
A local guide leads tours of Hunger Games hot spots
New Owners Aim to Remake the EpiCentre's Image
Late-night crowd magnet the EpiCentre is getting a family- friendly makeover
Charlotte Ghost Stories
The strange, sinister history lurking behind four Charlotte landmarks
Travel: Beaufort, South Carolina
Touring through the 300-year-old South Carolina town
Losing My Mother
How do you tell your mother she’s sick—really sick—when you don’t want to believe it yourself?
Forever Local?
Everyone seems to agree that eating food grown nearby is better than eating food grown far away. Yet the local food movement remains a decidedly boutique affair. Local farmers and entrepreneurs are working together to change that
Peak Season
Fall is the perfect time to pack up the car and make the short trip to the beautiful N.C. mountains. We take you through six great escapes with crisp air, postcard-worthy views, and plenty of peace and quiet
Getting Schooled
Charter schools are a booming business, and North Carolina has opened the floodgates
2012 Top Public Schools
Our exclusive ranking of public high schools in Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Union counties
Take a Hike
The trails on the nearby mountains may be alluring, but I’ve found it’s best to resist the temptation
The Week's Inanity, Aug 31: DNC, Just Happen Already. Plus, Cat Videos and Ric Flair
Jeremy Markovich wraps up the week that was as the DNC rolls into town
Bill Clinton's Lesson to Big Spenders
A local documentary gives a chilling lesson on the national debt
The Quixotic Conductor
Two years ago, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra was struggling when it hired Christopher Warren-Green as music director. Before the renowned conductor could even make the move from London, things got worse. But don’t tell him that, because more than anything else, he believes
What Not to Say During the DNC
Want to make a good impression? Avoid mentioning any of these things to our Democratic visitors
Coming-Out Party: LaWana Mayfield
Yes, LaWana Mayfield is the first openly gay person to serve on Charlotte City Council—and only the second African American female—but she’d rather you focus on the challenges, and potential, of the city’s west side
Un-Conventional Plans
When the DNC arrives this month, the famous people will need to know where to go. I’m here to help
Things to Fix Before the DNC: Postscript
For a year, Jeremy Markovich has sought out things to fix before the DNC. This month:
Mayor Foxx's Moment
The DNC could be Anthony Foxx’s breakout moment. Here’s how
