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Responses to the June issue of Charlotte magazine
How fun is that cover!! Instagram comment from @dna_real_estate That’s a great cover! AND no negative comments here. Yet ... Instagram comment from @skysiteimages To: “The Cracker Kingdom’s New Ruler,” p. 30 I work for Campbell’s and couldn’t be more proud that these two great brands and companies have combined! Facebook comment from Caroline Leonard When Lance hired my grandfather, he worked for years to get a position that would have paid him a commission on what the salesman in his territory earned. But when the position became available, probably due to someone’s retirement, they gave him the job but ended the commissions. The leader of Lance during that change in policy was (Philip Lance
Our online coverage of the George Floyd protests in Charlotte, which began in late May, drew reader reaction as well. To: “The Man at the Center of That Viral Exchange on I-277,” May 31: I want to thank you personally for using your platform to share my message. It is up to people like you, who are seen in the public eye, that can truly make change. Please continue to support us individuals that is giving the message to the young brothers and sisters on the front line, that’s all I ask continue to support Black Man. Continue to spread our message to your people that’s up on that level with you so together we can both bring awareness and Change that is as a minority are tired. One Luv King. Much respect. Instagram comment from @curtis_hayesnc
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Van Every). Not a hero of mine. And he did that while the company was thriving for decades. Hope he enjoyed the extra coin. Facebook comment from David Thornton To: “Grime, Meet Style,” p. 36 Our next house will have a dog washroom. Think how that would have come in handy over these last couple of months? Tweet from @centercity To: “Spencer Merriweather’s Challenge,” p. 60 Thoughtful, informative piece by Greg Lacour about Charlotte’s court system. Facebook comment from Tom Hanchett
ON THE WEB Want more to read? Check out these popular stories on charlottemagazine.com. 1. The Man at the Center of That Viral Exchange on I-277 2. Without Warning, Panthers Remove Jerry Richardson Statue 3. GUIDE: 25 BlackOwned Restaurants and Dessert Shops in Charlotte
Bullsh--, it’s Democrat judges and law enforcement letting these f---ing thugs out of jail with their liberal ass bail reform initiatives Facebook comment from Christopher Toppino
My man @greglacour doing the work for @CharlotteMag on that viral and vital discussion among three protesters in CLT. And the great @logancyrus with the photo. Tweet from @tommytomlinson Great work by @greglacour and @logancyrus cuts to the heart of this moment. Tweet from @lisayrab (Follow) the work of @CharlotteMag + photographer @logancyrus in shining a light on the humanity of #CLT during the protests. Tweet from @AChangeOfTune Well, this should stop the number of people moving to Charlotte. Thanks, @charlottemag! Instagram comment from @keithsmith1939
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