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Observer Sports columnists Scott Fowler, center, visits with members of the 2012 South-Central Piedmont N.C. Journalism Day workshop.

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Steve Langley, a professional bubble entertainer, helped promote kindness through bubble blowing at the Global Bubble Parade May 28.

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A bubble entertainer finds purpose in Charlotte

Steve Langley, a professional bubble entertainer, helped promote kindness through bubble blowing at the Global Bubble Parade May 28.

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Ardrey Kell department chair incorporates exceptional children into school life

Jan Miller is in her 41st year of teaching, and in that time, has taught children of all ages. She now works with high school students and teachers at Ardrey Kell in south Charlotte as the chair of the Exceptional Children department.

Alicisa Johnson, Principal of Cato Middle College High, makes a presentation to Angel McDuffie during commencement exercises at Ovens Auditorium. The school encourages juniors and seniors to take college classes while finishing high school.

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How the principal of Cato Middle College High School has changed with schools over time

Alicisa Johnson has been in the field of education for as long as she can remember. Johnson, 49, has been a math teacher, assistant principal, and as of 2014, the principal of Cato Middle College High School.

Omavi Minder, left, and Immanuel Allen, along with Micah Hollins released “Beacon” Jan. 1.

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‘Beacon’ lights the way for up-and-coming Charlotte rappers

Omavi Minder, Micah Hollins and Immanuel Allen, seniors at Phillip O. Berry High School, released their first album, “Beacon,” Jan. 1.

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For more than 7 years he’s spent every Friday night at the Ritz-Carlton

On Fridays nights, the sound of Greg Cagle’s guitar resonates through the Ritz-Carlton in uptown Charlotte.

Multiple cranes from construction sites continue to dot the skyline of Charlotte, NC during June 2017.

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He’s watched Charlotte change drastically for 50 years. Now he’s helping add to that growth

Charlotte has changed drastically over the past 50 years, both physically and socially. Charlotte native and developer Daniel Levine, 56, has witnessed these changes first-hand.

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Former NFL linebacker Dwight Hollier focuses on tackling a different obstacle facing NFL players

Dwight Hollier, a longtime linebacker for the Miami Dolphins and a star at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has found a new way to make a mark on the league. Now, as the Vice President of Wellness and Clinical Services for the NFL, Hollier helps provide the necessary materials, education, and more, to aid current and former players.

Daniel Ritchie, 31, is a youth pastor at Lake Norman Baptist Church, a husband and a father of two kids. He does Crossfit training daily. And he was born without arms.

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This youth pastor was born with no arms, but that doesn’t stop him from ministry

Daniel Ritchie, youth pastor at Lake Norman Baptist Church, was born without arms.

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Former soldier wants to keep fighting terrorism by eradicating poverty

Former Army Special Forces soldier Jake Harriman started NURU, an organization with the goal of eradicating extreme poverty.

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Students try to uplift name of West Mecklenburg High School

West Mecklenburg High School, also known as the “Home of the Hawks,” is taking a turn in the positive direction. West Mecklenburg is located at 7400 Tuckaseegee Road in Charlotte and educates more than 1,000 students. West Mecklenburg has had issues with fights, such as students fighting in cafeterias and classrooms.

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Register for South-Central Piedmont N.C. Journalism Day workshop scheduled Tuesday, October 4

A bubble entertainer finds purpose in Charlotte

Ardrey Kell department chair incorporates exceptional children into school life

How the principal of Cato Middle College High School has changed with schools over time

‘Beacon’ lights the way for up-and-coming Charlotte rappers

For more than 7 years he’s spent every Friday night at the Ritz-Carlton

He’s watched Charlotte change drastically for 50 years. Now he’s helping add to that growth

Former NFL linebacker Dwight Hollier focuses on tackling a different obstacle facing NFL players

This youth pastor was born with no arms, but that doesn’t stop him from ministry

Former soldier wants to keep fighting terrorism by eradicating poverty

Students try to uplift name of West Mecklenburg High School

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