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Mary Ann Lila is the Director of N.C. State University’s Plants for Human Health Institute (PHHI), l

What is the focus of your work at PHHI? Our mission statement is “Leading the discovery and delivery of plant-based solutions to human...

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Chad Webster, CMPD Officer and Writer - protecting our community while looking out for kids everywhe

What led you to write the book, Mystery Muffin & Soda Pop Slooth? I have enjoyed writing ever since elementary school, but had trouble...

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Volunteer with Learning Help Centers of Charlotte to make a difference in the lives of children

Volunteer with Learning Help Centers of Charlotte (LHCC) We are recruiting volunteers for our partnership programs on Monday, Tuesday or...

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Learning Help Centers of Charlotte are helping to keep kids reading

Just a few more weeks until the start of 11 weeks of a long summer vacation for Charlotte Mecklenburg School (CMS) students. CMS has...

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Emily Lopez, Executive Director of Programs for LilySarahGrace, is bringing Art and Creativity back

Emily Lopez became a resident of Charlotte, NC when she moved from Norwalk, CT in 2015 to become the Executive Director of Programs for...

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John Weathers, the crossing guard who saw the greatness in all of us

We honor one of our first POTC features, Mr. Weathers, who passed away this past weekend at the age of 86. Mr. Weathers was truly an...

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College instructor, Marek McKenna, buzzes about as a beekeeper

Occupation? I am online history college instructor. I also work in the fields of consulting, marketing, web development, and beekeeping....

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Evyn Lee on chemistry, physics, and the formula for success

Tell us about your higher education: I graduated from Appalachian State University in December 2015 with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied...