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

You and your students are invited to the South-Central Piedmont N.C. Journalism Day at the Charlotte Observer, sponsored by the Observer and the N.C. Scholastic Media Association.

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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.

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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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Ronald McDonald House executive director makes sure families are taken care of

Mona Johnson-GIbson, 55, worked as a parole officer, director of behavioral health, and in an employee assistance program before settling down as the executive director of the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte (RMHC).

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Is it a trend for teachers to set goals beyond the textbooks?

Juan Lascano, a science teacher at Charlotte Learning Academy, has a goal to give back and go beyond just teaching what’s in the textbook.

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Principal guides higher achievement at Piedmont I.B. Middle School

As you walk through the hallways and offices of Piedmont I.B. Middle School, there is an ordinary nature to it, but it is an academic school of excellence and an example for what an urban middle school should be.

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704 Shop thrives on Charlotte pride

Scott Wooten, Jerri Shephard and Chris Moxley, former UNC Charlotte roommates, created 704 Shop with no background in fashion.

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Cancer loss promotes Charlotte student to start awareness campaign

On July 2, 2008, Lauren Wilson’s life took an unexpected turn for the worse. Her close friend Ellie Potvin, 6, was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

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Special diet helps Charlotte child avoid epileptic seizures

Providence High School Sports Medicine teacher Heidi Johnson has helped her son overcome a so-called incurable disease with a life changing diet.

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Sen. Jeff Jackson is an Army captain, attorney, dad and social media sensation

Jeff Jackson, 32: sacrificing dad, and hard-working Democratic Senator for the 37th District of North Carolina.

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

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

Ronald McDonald House executive director makes sure families are taken care of

Is it a trend for teachers to set goals beyond the textbooks?

Principal guides higher achievement at Piedmont I.B. Middle School

704 Shop thrives on Charlotte pride

Cancer loss promotes Charlotte student to start awareness campaign

Special diet helps Charlotte child avoid epileptic seizures

Sen. Jeff Jackson is an Army captain, attorney, dad and social media sensation

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