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New exhibit ‘Charlotte: Signs of Home’ at Charlotte Museum of History will evoke nostalgia for many in the city
By Mark I. West October 16, 2021 Fans of classic rock ‘n’ roll songs might remember the 1971 hit “Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign” by the Five Man Electrical Band. As this song suggests, signs communicate much more than the simple words emblazoned on the...
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James Whitner of Social Status set to release “Free Lunch” Nike Dunk with a deeper meaning
By Chase Whitney September 6, 2021 Social Status, the sneaker and streetwear retailer founded by James Whitner is releasing a Nike Dunk sneaker collaboration called the “Free Lunch” on September 10. Originally scheduled to drop on September 4, the brown “Chocolate Milk” edition of the...
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A guide to Charlotte’s best running and biking trails
By Beth Mack July 29, 2021 When people think of Charlotte, they often focus on the hustle and bustle of Uptown and its towering skyline, and overlook the 307 square miles that reside within its city limits. One of the best ways to explore the...
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Petra’s prepares for grand reopening in Plaza Midwood with some new additions
By Delaney Clifford July 13, 2021 Photo: Jalen Marlowe After a long hiatus, Charlotte’s local music scene is finally beginning to see a post-pandemic return to full strength. Much to the excitement of neighborhood residents, one of the latest spaces to announce its return is...
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Carolina Complexions: Celebrating Black artists and creatives in North Carolina
By Courtney Napier June 21, 2021 Last week we commemorated Juneteenth as a federal holiday for the first time. Communities all over North Carolina held celebrations large and small, with Black art as the centerpiece. This month we recognize ten more artists who are leading...
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Stacey Abrams coming to Charlotte and Durham for special conversation and speaking engagement
By CLTure News May 17, 2021 (updated) Stacey Abrams, Yale Law School graduate and former minority leader of the Georgia House of Representatives, political leader, author, and founder of Fair Fight Action, will be in Charlotte, NC on November 17 (Ovens Auditorium) and Durham, NC...
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Carolina Complexions: Celebrating Black artists and creatives in North Carolina
By Courtney Napier April 5, 2021 This month we are celebrating a new slate of artists. Several have large and exciting projects underway, like Dare Coulter’s Wilmington monument and John W. Love’s The Cathedral of Messes performance art piece. Others are deeply embedded in their...
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Charlotte native and former NASCAR driver Kevin Conway will be on ‘Shark Tank’ with his company, PHOOZY
By Charlie Leonard March 29, 2021 (updated) Nothing speaks to the tenacity and the persistence of an individual like getting behind the wheel of a race car. The thunder of the engines and the force of rocketing 200 miles per hour around a racetrack showcases...
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Charlotte artists will be on full display at Mint Museum Randolph for the LOCAL//STREET art exhibit
By Courtney Napier March 25, 2021 For one weekend only, 40 Charlotte artists will be on display for the LOCAL//STREET pop-up art exhibit at the historic Mint Museum Randolph. The local art-centric event– exhibiting photography, paintings, digital illustrations, and more– is the brainchild of multidisciplinary...
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After life-saving transplant, William McNeely’s purpose is to do something greater for his city and neighborhood
By Cameron Lee March 24, 2021 On March 24, 2019, Charlotte native William McNeely got a new lease on life. He received new lungs after a years-long battle with scleroderma, an immune condition that turned into pulmonary fibrosis, a life-threatening disease that occurs when lung...
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