Hannah Kay Herdlinger turns to her talents, positivity, and good will after trauma
People of Charlotte, please meet Hannah Kay Herdlinger! "You heal, you grow, you help others," recites Hannah Kay. Not only does she talk...
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Mai-Lis Bahr
- Jan 21, 2021
- 3 min
Meet Bryson, a kid who knows sports!
People of Charlotte, please meet Bryson, a young heart with a big passion for sports and community. When he isn't playing or watching...
Mai-Lis Bahr
- Nov 30, 2020
- 5 min
Bettye Sue Newsom has made Charlotte her home since 1963
People of Charlotte, please meet Bettye Sue Newsom. Bettye Sue is a loving mother, grandmother, church member, and friend. She shares her...
Mai-Lis Bahr
- Oct 27, 2020
- 3 min
Nonprofit, Feeding Charlotte, partners with CMS to reduce hunger in our communities
People of Charlotte, please meet Feeding Charlotte! Feeding Charlotte’s commitment to conquering food waste in the community has prompted...
Mai-Lis Bahr
- Aug 20, 2020
- 3 min
Brianna Gardner shares why leadership skills are so powerful
People of Charlotte, please meet Brianna Gardner, an advisor for the nonprofit organization, Playing for Others (PFO). Brianna is...
Mai-Lis Bahr
- Aug 11, 2020
- 6 min
Fonda Bryant has committed her life to saving lives and is educating others to do the same
People of Charlotte, please meet Fonda Bryant, a suicide prevention advocate for over 21 years. She has been part of implementing...
Mai-Lis Bahr
- Aug 4, 2020
- 4 min
Shane Manier, Advisor for PFO, on finding your true narrative
People of Charlotte, please meet Shane Manier! Shane has taken on an advisor role at the nonprofit organization, Playing for Others...
Mai-Lis Bahr
- Jul 23, 2020
- 2 min
Boris "Bluz" Rogers shares what drives him to be a part of Playing for Others
People of Charlotte, please meet Boris "Bluz" Rogers, advisor for the nonprofit organization, Playing for Others. PFO is a nonprofit...
Mai-Lis Bahr
- Jun 12, 2020
- 3 min
Shana Hannibal demonstrates the power of education
People of Charlotte, please meet Shana Hannibal. Shanna has experienced enormous loss and adversity and allowed those events to fuel her...
Mai-Lis Bahr
- Nov 19, 2019
- 4 min
Pierrea Currence and her positive narrative in the Queen City
People of Charlotte, please meet Pierrea Currence! We met Pierrea through her basketball throwing dad, Charlie Currence, aka Hook Shot...
Mai-Lis Bahr
- Nov 9, 2019
- 5 min
Hook Shot Charlie slam dunks another birthday
People or Charlotte, please join us in wishing Charlie Currence, aka "Hook Shot Charlie," a very happy birthday! We are honoring this...
Mai-Lis Bahr
- Oct 15, 2019
- 6 min
Shelly Henderson: you can’t keep your strengths and talents to yourself
Shelly L. Henderson is a wife, mother, author, and business owner—she is a voice of reason and reality. You can pick up a copy of her...
Mai-Lis Bahr
- Sep 24, 2019
- 4 min
Keyla Sandoval: I have been challenging myself to unique journeys every year since 2014
You haven't always been a Charlottean (like many)! Where have you lived? I was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, and moved to New...
Mai-Lis Bahr
- Aug 26, 2019
- 6 min
Meghann Sehorn travels oceans, runs marathons, and climbs mountains to benefit children in need
People of Charlotte, it's an honor to introduce you to Meghann Sehorn, Founder and Executive Director of The Foundation for Tomorrow!...
Mai-Lis Bahr
- Aug 14, 2019
- 6 min
Obsessed with true crime stories? Cathy Pickens shares Charlotte's most notorious cases!
People of Charlotte, meet writer Cathy Pickens! Cathy is well known for her Avery Andrews Southern Fried Mystery series. She has a...
Mai-Lis Bahr
- Aug 8, 2019
- 4 min
John Mejia connects to the Charlotte community to heal
John Mejia lost his wife this time last year and shares how the Charlotte community has helped him to heal. Community-care is just as...
Mai-Lis Bahr
- Jun 11, 2019
- 6 min
Jennifer Purrazzella of Sardis Marketplace on family, community, and daring greatly
Meet Jennifer Purrazzella, the owner/operator of Sardis Marketplace, which has been voted Matthews/Mint Hill Weekly’s “Best Consignment...
Mai-Lis Bahr
- Jun 5, 2019
- 4 min
Chef Ron Ahlert of Community Culinary School of Charlotte shares his recipe for giving back
Community Culinary School of Charlotte (CCSC) has been providing tuition free culinary training to people in our community who are facing...
Mai-Lis Bahr
- May 15, 2019
- 5 min
Dr. Sharon Jones, Founder of the Dottie Rose Foundation, is empowering tech savvy girls
People of Charlotte, please meet Dr. Sharon Jones, a Charlottean on a mission to educate and empower girls in the technology field. She...
Mai-Lis Bahr
- May 1, 2019
- 6 min
Adam Schultz' photography will stop you in your tracks
People of Charlotte, meet the Queen City's most amazing Area Rail Photographer, Adam Schultz! Adam's photography stopped us in our...
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