The Charlotte Optimist

by Michael Graff

A weekly column about Charlotte. Every Sunday night.

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Searching for answers after a killing at a light rail stop

Searching for answers after a killing at a light rail stop

Michael Graff • August 28, 2025

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A letter to the 157 people moving to the Charlotte region each day

A letter to the 157 people moving to the Charlotte region each day

Michael Graff • August 24, 2025

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The Millennial Baby Bump

The Millennial Baby Bump

Michael Graff • August 17, 2025

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