The Charlotte Optimist

by Michael Graff

A weekly column about Charlotte. Every Sunday night.

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A Real Maryland Crab Cake Finds a Home in North Carolina

A Real Maryland Crab Cake Finds a Home in North Carolina

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Photo Essay: Charlotte’s Ideal Snow

Photo Essay: Charlotte’s Ideal Snow

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