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A Man for Others
Service and development of young men are core values for Niners new head football coach, Biff Poggi
By Michael J. Solender
Photos by Kat Lawrence
“We’re going to put out kids who are doing things that truly matter.”
Francis Xavier “Biff” Poggi’s journey to the role of head football coach of the Charlotte 49ers is instructive for life’s late bloomers.
By the time he was 17, Poggi had already cycled through eight different schools in his home of Baltimore, Maryland. He was out of school complet...
Forty Picassos, One Disco Chicken and Unlimited Carolina-Blue Sky Make for a Stacked Charlotte Weekend
Weekend getaway seekers have Charlotte, North Carolina on their radar this spring where the escape trifecta of artistic masterwork, soft outdoor adventure and culinary discovery deliver premium vacation ROI — all under the canopy of Carolina’s storied blue skies.
Don’t confuse the Carolinas largest metro and the 15th largest city in the U.S. with its southern “Char-monikered” neighbors of Charlottesville or Charleston, though. Charlotte is a New South city worthy of its very own vacation ques...
Bonds of Steel
SteelFab, a low-profile family business based in a nondescript area of west Mecklenburg County, may have had more to do with building Charlotte than any other enterprise. Literally.
The Don CeSar delivers hospitality, community service and beach access during pandemic
Profile of 92-year-old Florida resort property and how they are managing hospitality thru pandemic.
10 Common IT Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
Custom content post for The Muse, a selection/job posting platform used by companies and candidates nationwide
Of sand & surf, fairways & greens
Profile: Dominican Republic’s Puntacana Resort & Club delivers oceanside golf, quiet beaches, soft adventure and island dining in casual elegance
Change on the menu at Johnson & Wales University
Profile on private university and challenges faced relating to Covid
Charlotte's Chef / Farmer Connections
Sponsored content magazine insert for Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority promoting culinary tourism.
The idea that transformed the Carolinas
Sponsored content for Duke Energy. The Carolinas we know today are shaped from Dr. Gill Wylie’s simple idea more than 100 years ago. He wanted to turn water into electricity.
Support for artists helps build creative spirit
Sponsored content for Duke Energy profiling recipients of 2018 Duke Energy Regional Artist Grant.
How to make aging at home work | Charlotte Observer
How to make aging at home work | Charlotte Observer...
Great Tasting Science
It turns out your mother was right: eating fruits and vegetables really is good for you.
Combating Hidden Budget Busters
Sponsored content for Wells Fargo. Scrutinizing spending patterns, requesting discounts, and consolidating services may help reduce recurring expenditures.
How a Home Energy Audit Saved Serious Cash
Sponsored Content for Duke Energy - Illuminations
Which Web Conferencing Platform is Right for Your Event?
The proliferation of webcasting platforms has led to near-commoditization of these products. Sorting through strikingly similar features and cost structures, planners can avoid taking on too much or too little tech by matching meeting and conference needs to product specs.