Posts Tagged ‘First Person’
Anna Kooiman
Uptown contributor Anna Kooiman writes blogs for us that are sure to hold your attention. She gives us the scoop on everything from concerts, new restaurant openings, fashion trends, and fitness to insight on controversial issues facing the Queen City, to information about community service events. She...
July 29th, 2010 | August 2010 | Read More
Shawna Robinson – The First Lady of Nascar
Shawna Robinson was trapped in a Los Angeles hotel room. “Quarantined” is how she described it. She hadn’t been kidnapped. Quite the opposite. Robinson actually had placed herself in this confining situation.
Late in 2009,the Charlottean whom countless gearheads know for her accomplishments...
July 6th, 2010 | July 10 | Read More
Test Drive of a Green Machine
I’m driving down Independence Boulevard laughing hysterically. Dan is in the passenger seat smiling cautiously, and agreeing that, yes, even though he’s driven this car cross-country, the bee sting quick acceleration never gets old. I nod my head and catch my breath while the speedometer tickles...
June 28th, 2010 | June 2010 | Read More
One Child at a Time
Christ Resurrection Church is transforming the Freedom Drive Community one child at a time. And I can tell you from the bottom of my heart there isn’t anything I’m much more proud of… than being part of the solution. There is a sense of overwhelming joy and goodness that follows me when I leave...
May 21st, 2010 | May 2010 | Read More
3-2-1 Bikinis
3-2-1… and they’re off! Brides burning calories to look great in their gowns…. and bada bing bada boom in their bikinis on the honeymoon!
15 lovely ladies are feeling a bit sore after the first ever Beach Body Bridal Bootcamp presented by GetFitCharlotte.com and Carolina Wedding Design. ...
April 6th, 2010 | April 2010 | Read More
Harvey Gantt – A City Guy
For many people, having a cultural center named after you is a crowning achievement that nothing could come close to equaling. And while Harvey Gantt has received many accolades during his 66 years, he is certainly honored and humbled by this unique honor. (See sidebar.)
Yet at the end of our long interview...
January 8th, 2010 | October 2009 | Read More
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