The Charlotte Optimist

by Michael Graff

A weekly column about Charlotte. Every Sunday night.

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They could’ve chosen more chaos. They didn’t.

They could’ve chosen more chaos. They didn’t.

June 23, 2026
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How Gene Woods Runs

How Gene Woods Runs

June 21, 2026
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The End of Charlotte’s Opportunity Era Is the Beginning of Another

The End of Charlotte’s Opportunity Era Is the Beginning of Another

June 14, 2026
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