Noted artist and educator Bill Gaskins reflects on the artistic impact of Scott, who exited her posts at McColl Center for Visual Art and Harvey B. Gantt Center in November. ...

The Rock Hill, S.C.-born singer/songwriter/musician who launched his career in Charlotte is back on the scene with a new project...

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Woman, 73, dies after being struck by car

By Glenn Burkins

According to police, Bernice Williams Whitmire was attempting to cross Milton Road when she walked into the path of a car driven by a 19-year-old woman.

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Living

A great weekend for dinner and two movies

By Toni Baker-Tyson

ON THE TOWN WITH TONI

Toni's picks this week include two films. And oh, yeah, don't forget about Queen's Feast -- Charlotte Restaurant Week.

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Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx considers run for N.C. governor

By The Charlotte Observer

Foxx has opened the door to a possible run, hours after Gov. Bev Perdue, a fellow Democrat, announced she wouldn't run.

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Word on the Street: Qcity Support for Obama

By Michaela L. Duckett

Attendees of a Democratic State of the Union Watch Party react to the president’s address.

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Living

Black actresses: One step forward, two steps back

By Professor Locs

Why does Hollywood only recognize a limited range of roles for black women?

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Eugene Robinson to speak at Johnson C. Smith University

By Qcity Staff

The award-winning journalist will kick off JCSU’s Lyceum Series, titled “Democracy 2012: The Road to Charlotte.”

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Living

Making marriage work

By D. Barbara McWhite

SPEAKEASY

We need to begin to tell the truth folks: Marriage ain't no fairy tale!

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Northwest School of the Arts principal unexpectedly dies

By The Charlotte Observer

Students, staff and parents of Northwest School of the Arts are arriving at the Charlotte school in shock Tuesday morning, dealing with the death of Barry Bowe.

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Armored car worker shot during robbery

By Glenn Burkins

A Loomis Fargo employee was shot and seriously injured during an armed robbery Monday while servicing an ATM in the SouthPark area.

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Qcity Events

Charlotte Natural Hair Meet Up | Jan. 28
Health seminar for women | Jan. 29
Egyptian Yoga | Jan. 30
Super Bowl party with CAABJ | Feb. 5
An evening with Wes Moore | Feb. 9
Jazz Sensation Jeff Bradshaw at CPCC | Feb. 11
Masquerade Mardi Gras Ball | Feb. 18

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Arts & Science Council to hold community meetings

By Qcity Staff

Area residents are invited to help shape the direction and major goals of a cultural vision for Charlotte-Mecklenburg.

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Memorials

'She was an immensely nice person'

By Gerry Hostetler

LIVES THAT MATTER

Mary A. Napier Smith, 62, is remembered for the can-do spirit that helped her overcome some of life's tough obstacles.

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Faith

The ‘Believe It When I See It’ Brigade

By Ciara Lilly

If you recall, Doubting Thomas felt like Jesus’ resurrection was too good to be true, and he wasn’t about to get his hopes up. Does that sound familiar?

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Living

'Red Tails' — a non-review

By Carlton Hargro

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve undoubtedly heard about the film, which tells the story of the history-making Tuskegee Airmen.

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Living

Adventures in the Qcity: A day in uptown Charlotte

By Michaela L. Duckett

Spend the day in Center City and experience the city’s many treasures — while leaving the car behind.

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Living

Lose weight, get paid

By Michaela L. Duckett

Enter to win a $100 gift card in the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church "Biggest Loser Challenge."

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Living

The American Council on Exercise says 2012 will see a greater focus on the nation's obesity epidemic as well as a growing trend to marry traditional fitness programs with overall life coaching for improved total health.