Young Achievers of the Charlotte area

Studio 345 photography students have their self-portrait photographs and personal statements at the Levine Museum of the New South in response to, “I am the ‘We’ in ‘We the People.’ ” Their work will be on display through July 7.

Youth orchestra will play in D.C.

By Lindsay Ruebens | E-mail | June 18, 2013

Classical Movements Inc. usually coordinates performances for groups like the London Philharmonic or the National Symphony Orchestra, but this week, they’ve arranged for the Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra to perform in Washington, D.C.

How many of these 40 things have you done? | June 17, 2013
Discovering the ‘We’ in ‘We the People’ | June 17, 2013
Huntersville brothers win nat'l history award | June 14, 2013
40 Charlotte things to do for cultural literacy | June 12, 2013
Garinger High graduate took a 5,300-mile journey to success | June 11, 2013
Charlotte teens to sing in New York for national competition | June 10, 2013
How many of these 40 things have you done? | June 10, 2013
Countdown to College: How to get a great letter of recommendation | June 10, 2013
West Charlotte grad jumps from dropout to honor roll | June 10, 2013
Mallard Creek High graduate hopes to make a difference | June 10, 2013

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COMMUNITY SERVICE»

She’ll talk to Congress

Eight-year-old Anya Tribune of Charlotte is one of 150 children nationwide who were selected to participate in the Children's Congress, a program by JDRF in Washington, D.C., July 8-10.

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What college freshmen need to do this summer

ACADEMICS»

4 Charlotte students will study language abroad

Myers Park, Ardrey Kell, Catholic students headed to China, Jordan.

PERSONAL TRIUMPH»

Ranson Middle School student puts bullying behind her

At Ranson Middle, Destiny Wade-Gilliard is all smiles. Walking down the hall between classes, she grins at classmates, waves hello and greets friends with hugs.