‘We’re rebuilding’: Stan Law, the new CEO of YMCA of Greater Charlotte, returns home
With $40 million in revenue losses, the local YMCA system could take two years to recover fully from Covid-19's impact, Law says.
By Sarafina Wright | November 23, 2021
When Covid-19 threatened her laundry business, a local woman saw a chance to innovate
To give her clients a contactless option, Domonique Boone, owner of Leslie's Laundry Care, has placed self-service lockers in Carolina Place Mall.
By Jalon Hill | November 22, 2021
‘A selfless humanitarian’: the community remembers Dr. Ophelia Garmon-Brown
Garmon-Brown co-founded the Charlotte Community Health Clinic, a free clinic for uninsured patients.
By Jalon Hill | November 18, 2021
A political force: Stacey Abrams stops in Charlotte, reflecting on business, politics and social justice
The former Georgia gubernatorial candidate said voter education is essential to treating the ills of society.
By Sarafina Wright | November 18, 2021
As UNC Charlotte’s top receiver, Grant DuBose is making the most of a second opportunity
A year ago, the Montgomery, Alabama, native was working at Walmart -- one of three part-time jobs he held while waiting out the pandemic.
By Jalon Hill | October 13, 2021
Decades after a Shrine Bowl snub, Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick gets his recognition
The Charlotte Sports Foundation has named an annual high school football award in honor of the 1960s prep standout.
By Jalon Hill | October 11, 2021
GRITS CLT: when you want a home-cooked meal…from a food truck
With catering services and food truck, Jorieka Downey says she has big dreams for the future.
By Bethany Lane | October 8, 2021
A Charlotte native, Ashley Cumberbatch returned home to lead US Bank’s local expansion efforts
As Charlotte district manager, her portfolio includes the bank’s local retail branches, retail expansion and digital strategy.
By Glenn Burkins | September 21, 2021
Former UNC Charlotte football player finds work as a social media pitch man
It all started with a video he posted to TikTok one day during the pandemic.
By Jalon Hill | September 17, 2021
