The Charlotte Optimist

by Michael Graff

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“I’m not dead yet”: A breakfast with Thom Tillis

“I’m not dead yet”: A breakfast with Thom Tillis

April 19, 2026
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The Mosh Pit and the Ballroom

The Mosh Pit and the Ballroom

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The 704 Kid: From Dillehay Courts to the Hornets Arena

The 704 Kid: From Dillehay Courts to the Hornets Arena

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