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Lorenza Medley

The Charlotte Observer

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Lorenza Medley is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and is a freelancer for CharlotteFive. When she’s not lost in the aisles of a library, you can find her chowing down on some barbecue ribs or exploring her local Target.

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People

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People

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Retail and Development

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