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NC trend: Charlotte group shows environmental leadership through attainable projects.

Innovation Barn is part of Envision Charlotte, a public-private entity founded in 2011 when Center City Partners, Cisco, the city of Charlotte and Duke Energy wanted to boost awareness of sustainability initiatives. The goal is for the Queen City to be an environmental leader.

Holiday gift guide: This year, support local businesses in WNC & beyond

As the holidays approach, those who thrive on giving gifts are excited to finish shopping. For folks like me—i.e., those who don’t find the hunt for gifts thrilling—here are ideas for all the kinds of people in your life, from coworkers, family, and friends to the host at the holiday party you attend every year. 

Finding Renewal on the Water

When Allan McCoy founded Hook Line & Heroes in 2017, he was honoring his father who had fought in the Army during World War II and was involved in the second wave on Omaha Beach on D-Day.

Enterprising chef’s power source: A ‘mountain of ambition’ 

Quincy Randolph, Virginia native and chef, envisions a big future for himself and the brands he’s creating within the food industry. When he isn’t thinking about his coffee shops in Roanoke, he’s developing new recipes for dairy-free ice cream and craft-made doughnuts or interviewing prominent chefs on his podcast, “Rookie Restaurateur.”

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