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In anticipation of her first marathon, Alana Hadley did a test run late last month on the quiet streets near her Charlotte home. She set out on a three-mile loop.

No matter what the question, performance artist John W. Love Jr.’s answer is yes. In his experiential installation and one-man show, Love invites viewers to “contemplate notions of ‘yes.’ ”

Kirk Franklin headlines JoyFest with gospel artists Marvin Sapp, Fred Hammond and United Tenors, Le’Andria Johnson, Isaac Carree, Charlotte JoyFest talent search winner Angie Cleveland, rappers LeCrae and Humble Tip, and comedian Bone Hampton.

Thirty-two young women made their debut in Charlotte at 49th annual Cotillion

On a damp, cool Saturday afternoon, five Latina teens shouted encouragement to their team members suspended 55 feet above their heads on a ropes course at Davidson College’s Erwin Lodge.

Use this database to search information on more than 870 summer camps in the Charlotte region.

Help us celebrate Prom Season 2013 with your prom photos. The winning photographer gets a $25 gift card.

Mac's Speed Shop took a first-place finish in tomato sauce at the Memphis in May 2013 World Champ...

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On May 21, the Observer is hosting a public forum featuring five former Charlotte mayors: Gov. Pa...

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