October 2013

 

Who's Who in Black Charlotte

Who's Who in Black Charlotte

African Americans who have made a difference in the community were celebrated on Aug. 27 at Who’s Who in Black Charlotte’s publication release.
MOSAIC Praise

MOSAIC Praise

Joyous event accomplishes its mission of helping to fight hunger.
MOSAIC Praise Recap

MOSAIC Praise Recap

Joyous event accomplishes its mission of helping to fight hunger.
Charlotte Oktoberfest

Charlotte Oktoberfest

Carouse at festival to be held for first time at venue near uptown.
Taste of FreeMore

Taste of FreeMore

West-side gathering returns with good eats, expanded entertainment options.
Marketing v2

Marketing v2

Classes at Central Piedmont help businesses promote themselves digitally.
Papa Drexler’s Bavarian Pretzels

Papa Drexler’s Bavarian Pretzels

Beloved alpine treat is a staple on Oktoberfest menus.
Golden Jewel Blend Cranberry and Apple Salad

Golden Jewel Blend Cranberry and Apple Salad

This healthy fall entree is chockfull of color and flavor.
Think before you download

Think before you download

Warning: Some apps know more about you than your mother does
Fashionable, to boot

Fashionable, to boot

Fall brings lots of choices for women and lots of comfort for men.
Size wise

Size wise

The secret to bras that fit and flatter: Accurate measurements
Media scrutiny

Media scrutiny

Nonprofit’s founder helps youths examine messages, embrace individuality.
Paragon of fitness

Paragon of fitness

Charlotte personal trainer puts emphasis on hustle and muscle.
In the driver’s seat

In the driver’s seat

General manager at auto dealership keeps up with pace of industry on the rebound.
Ultimate comfort foods

Ultimate comfort foods

We love these cool-weather faves. How about you?
Her breast-cancer story

Her breast-cancer story

‘Be mindful of your body,’ says woman who was misdiagnosed twice.
His breast-cancer story

His breast-cancer story

Male survivor credits wife, another survivor, with saving his life.
A dose of activism

A dose of activism

Lupus patient devotes efforts to helping others cope with the disease.
Screen king

Screen king

Filmmaker’s goal: Have a greater impact on the industry.
The detox/cleansing debate

The detox/cleansing debate

Effective treatments or dangerous pursuits? Here’s some perspective.
Charlotte CROP Hunger Walk

Charlotte CROP Hunger Walk

Join your neighbors in yearly effort to help feed the hungry
Professional matchmaker

Professional matchmaker

In search of a perfect union? Industry expert is at your disposal.
The sweet spot

The sweet spot

Designer snags ideal job in a city that suits her just fine.
Well said

Well said

Organizations and experts can help you get your point across.
Designing duet

Designing duet

Background in visual aesthetics gives apparel-store owners an edge.
Change of pace

Change of pace

Ex-pro football player builds new career in field of construction.
LearnVest

LearnVest

Keep tabs on your budget while you’re racking up expenses.
Gastronomic grail

Gastronomic grail

Restaurateur seizes opportunity to share Ethiopian food and culture.
Harmonious menu

Harmonious menu

Establishment’s Indian cuisine blends traditional and trendy dishes.
A tribute to luminaries

A tribute to luminaries

Publication lauds leaders for their pivotal impact on society.
Take stock of resources

Take stock of resources

Need an impetus to start investing? Check out these stats and success stories.
John W. Love Sr.

John W. Love Sr.

The tournament director for Par-Busters and the Interstate Golf Association, Love was a recipient of an Outstanding Leaders in Golf Award, presented Sept. 21 in Columbia, S.C.
Steven Block

Steven Block

Block, recently passed the Series 6 and 63 exams.
Ronald L. Carter

Ronald L. Carter

Carter is a recipient of a 2013 Latin American Excelente Award presented by Spanish newspaper La Noticia.