Born and raised a Carolinian? I was born and raised in Concord. I have lived in Concord almost all of my life with the exception of my...

What inspired you to write your first book? As a family, we have always enjoyed picking up books about the places we visit. When the...

Why did you decide to pick up a paintbrush and never put one down? I started painting three years ago when I had a T.I.A . (mini-stroke)...

Are you a unicorn? I'm actually a native of Charlotte, NC. Yes, we do exist! We moved here from Durham when I was two. How did your...

Author, Rita Garnto, has a new book coming out entitled Simple Self-Care. The book encompasses her story and how she managed to persevere...

For those who may not know, what is pierogi? Brian: They are dough dumplings with different fillings which can be savory or sweet. And...

Let's get the most important question out of the way: when is your birthday? August 26, 1972. Although I’m technically a Virgo, rest...

What is Sweet’s Syrup? It’s an immune boosting elderberry syrup. It can be used as a preventative or when you feel like you’re coming...

What made you decide to get into fitness? One summer when I was eight years old, my parents sent me to a local summer camp. While playing...

What type of artist are you? I am a dance artist, which includes choreographing, performing, producing, teaching, researching and writing...

Where are you from? What brought you to Charlotte? Home is wherever I am living at the moment with my husband and teenage twins! I grew...

Describe your journey to Charlotte: I am originally from St. Louis. Due to my husband’s job our family moved to Charlotte in 2012 and it...

Tell us about your work? I work with a team who sets up blood drives in North and South Carolina, within a 100 mile radius of Charlotte....

Is Charlotte home? I consider Charlotte my home now. I went to Davidson College, met a guy who would become my husband in the years to...

Where are you from? Grew up in Montgomery, central New Jersey. How are you different from your family? I was one of four children. I...

People of Charlotte please meet best-selling author, Dee Dee Scott! Dee Dee has been named one of 30 women considered to be very...

You have an extensive background in your studies! Please share: I graduated from NYU, Tisch School of the Arts, with a BFA in dance in...

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

The world is deep and full of rich pockets of culture, some of which you can only experience by following your curiosity. What are...

Gratitude Joy Jesus Everything is OK What major life event made you pause, reflect, and grow? Living this year with a heart of joy and...