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A new mural in northeast Charlotte is part of a project to preserve the experiences of minority groups during the COVID-19 pandemic — the hard, the joyful, and what they appreciate more now.
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At 95, pianist Jim Stack continues to play for the dinner crowd at his assisted-living community in Charlotte. Stack, a former aerospace engineer, started playing piano at an early age and went on to play with greats such as legendary jazz pianist and composer Loonis McGlohon, Clare Fischer, Bill Evans and Charlie Spivak. WFAE's Gwendolyn Glenn talks to him about his career.
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Finding Joy: What happens to orphaned owls? The Carolina Raptor Center has a foster program for thatWhen baby owls are abandoned or their nests destroyed, the Carolina Raptor Center swoops in to rescue them. They provide the chicks with food, shelter and a foster family of sorts.
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Charlotte's art-filled alleyway known as "Luminous Lane" is enhanced with a new musical soundtrack compiled by a local singer-songwriter. It features an original composition inspired by the art.
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Life can be an emotional rollercoaster — one minute you’re up, the next minute it feels like the universe is conspiring against you. WFAE’s new series “Finding Joy” explores stories of joy and hope, offering listeners a bright spot in the news landscape. So, how do we find joy when it feels impossible? And where do we start?
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A house along Beatties Ford Road in northwest Charlotte was recently renovated and opened as a tea bar. The Pauline Tea-Bar Apothecary offers teas and pastries — and a place for people to unplug. It’s also designed to be an anchor in a mostly Black community that has begun to see a lot of change.
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Nestled beneath South End's shiny new office towers and apartments is a 92-year-old mattress store that has survived major world events, economic ups and downs, and four generations of owners.
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Professional musician Jason Atkins plays all over Charlotte. You can find him hosting live karaoke nights or maybe playing at a brunch at The People's Market. But if you’re really lucky, you’ll get to know him by his stage name: Greazy Keyz.
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Author Dan Buettner on how we can live long, happy lives, and what the 'Blue Zones' have to teach usFor much of his career, author and journalist Dan Buettner has been studying happiness and how to live a long, healthy life. His research has led him to so-called "Blue Zones," where people tend to live longer and say they're happier.
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A group of students at Olympic High School in southwest Charlotte have created an art exhibit that celebrates and highlights African American resistance and joy, through art forms that include poetry and quilting, to commemorate Black History Month.