Category Archives: Newspaper

GenerationNation gets young people involved

Posted on December 21, 2014 by crystalogormanwrites

Deirdre Jonese Austin, a 17-year-old Independence High School senior, said that before joining GenerationNation, she hadn’t given much thought whether her voice mattered. “Now I know it does,” she said. “Each time a city council member, county commissioner, school board … Continue reading →

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Behailu Academy’s awards go to Thomas Davis, Stuart Scott

Posted on November 23, 2014 by crystalogormanwrites

The Charlotte Observer City News Saturday, November 22, 2014 Behailu Academy, a nonprofit after-school creative arts enrichment program, held its first Mosaic Awards ceremony and fundraiser Nov. 14 at Carolina Golf Club on Old Steele Creek Road. Two of the awards … Continue reading →

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Burmese store owner keeps strong ties to culture, those who need help

Posted on November 16, 2014 by crystalogormanwrites

The Charlotte Observer South Charlotte News (North Division) Saturday, November 15, 2014 Thanei Taithio proudly stands behind the counter at his convenience store, Taithio Family Store on the corner of Richland Drive and Monroe Road, greeting customers in their native … Continue reading →

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Hip-hop culture finds ‘Next Level’ in Bangladesh

Posted on November 16, 2014 by crystalogormanwrites

The Charlotte Observer City News Saturday, November 15, 2014 Singer, songwriter and beatmaker JocElyn ellis and professional DJ Andre “A-Minor” Barden recently traveled to Bangladesh to teach hip-hop. On Nov. 4, the two went to the country as part of … Continue reading →

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Indian Land voters to decide fate of Lancaster sales tax, Continuing tax will pay for key projects

Posted on November 2, 2014 by crystalogormanwrites

The Charlotte Observer South Charlotte News (York, Steele Creek, Indian Land) Sunday, November 02, 2014 Lancaster County voters will decide this week whether they want to continue a one-percent sales and use tax. The new tax would begin in 2016 … Continue reading →

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