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Tag: Charlotte
A Newspaper Publisher’s Biggest Regret
The Charlotte Observer’s Rolfe Neill was among the last of the regional newspaper titans.
Paul Newton’s Rapid Rise in Raleigh
The former Duke Energy NC president has quickly ascended in the state Senate, where he’s had to maneuver in an intensely partisan environment.
The Declaration of Independence’s (Possible?) Origins in North Carolina
Who’s Your Founding Father? takes a gonzo approach to unpacking the origin of our establishing edict.
Banking On A Global Catastrophe
Bank of America made billions off the world’s most polluting industries. The effort to change its course on climate continues.
The Weight of Words
How Davidson College struck a balance between free expression and making sure marginalized voices aren’t drowned out.
Buzz Around the Beard Awards
Why everyone was so displeased with this year’s nominations for the James Beard Foundation Awards.
What’s Behind Tricia Cotham’s Democratic Divorce
She says Democrats drove her away. Her former allies are puzzled—and say Cotham doesn’t seem to be the same person they knew before.
Why the Canes Are Hot (and the Panthers Are Not)
Two wealthy out-of-state businessmen bought major league sports franchises in North Carolina in 2018. The two organizations have moved in very different directions.
A Tale of Two Skylines
Four decades after committing to a dense, towering downtown, Charlotte has a lot of lessons to offer Raleigh.