Retired Army Colonel Lora Tucker (the second born child among five siblings) is originally from Morehead, Kentucky. Previously a resident of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, she decided to make a move to Greenville, South Carolina in early 2020. Around this same time, Tucker found a deeper sense of the importance of cherishing loved ones and living […]
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Our People: Jamie Hildreth
Twenty years ago, a young boy from Anson County was spending most of his free time (summer vacations, holidays and long weekends) in Charlotte, North Carolina. Charlotte is where his family is from, where most have always resided and where he eventually decided to put down roots in 2010 after graduating from UNC-Charlotte. From his […]
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Our People: Ben Thompson
If you live in the Charlotte area and keep up with local news, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with Ben Thompson. Thompson is an anchor for the early morning news program.”Wake Up Charlotte” and “WCNC Charlotte Midday.” He also hosts a political affairs podcast known as “Flashpoint.” Needless to say, Thompson is a busy […]
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Our People: Meredith Thompson
There’s a woman living in Steele Creek who when asked if she’s from Charlotte will happily tell you, “I am not, but I’ve been here so long, I feel like I pretty much qualify.” Meredith Thompson may have grown up in Memphis, Tennessee, but she enthusiastically calls Charlotte home. Thompson has never been a stranger […]
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Our People: Jenni Gaisbauer
There’s a charming four-bedroom Craftsman styled bungalow near Davidson College, which is inhabited by some happy folks who love the area as much as they do their home. Jenni Gaisbauer, a yoga lover who makes a really good dirty martini is one of them. Originally from Minnesota, she’s also a former Plus Collective Chairperson who […]
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Our People: Michael Stromar
Michael Stromar is on his way to Children’s Theater of Charlotte for the last day of an opera production. He’s a thespian with a resonating voice, and a propensity for rapid speech and clock watching, though he’s happy to slow down for a bit to speak with Qnotes. A creative, warm and witty individual who […]
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Our People: Milton Howard
Milton Howard is a warm and quick-witted gentleman who has lived in North Carolina all of his life. Many Charlotteans and visitors alike have partied, chilled and relaxed in spaces Howard has managed or owned. For many, it was most likely The Nickel Bar, a quaint little bar and grill on the West side of […]
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OUR PEOPLE: Johnathan Wilson
Native Charlottean Johnathan “Johnny” Wilson has been an active contributor to Charlotte’s health and wellness scene for quite some time. As a young Black gay professional, “weirdly fascinated by cheetahs because they’re fast, fierce and never trying to [be] the biggest or baddest,” Wilson is routinely spotted around town making a name for himself. Wilson […]
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Our People: Nicole Hoerschelmann
Martin Niemöller (1892 – 1984) was a German theologian and Lutheran pastor. He is best known for his opposition to the Nazi regime during the late 1930s and for his widely quoted 1946 poem ‘First they came …:” Niemöller regretted his initial collaboration with the Nazis and expressed some of this regret in the following […]
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Our People: RJ Harvey
Back in the day, and while working two jobs, Diane Harvey lovingly indoctrinated her offspring with a sense of responsibility and community, a strong work ethic and the capacity to love greatly. She truly had a penchant for instilling the best in her children and it’s something her eldest son RJ Harvey will always remain […]
