Michael Graff
@michaelngraff
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Founder, The Charlotte Optimist (launching spring 2025). Most recent: Southern bureau chief, Axios. Also: Co-author, THE VOTE COLLECTORS.
Charlotte, N.C.
Joined May 2012
Good morning, good people. Today is the day we join some friends on the friend shelf: THE VOTE COLLECTORS is out! What you can do: Find a copy wherever you buy books. Read it. And if you’re up for it, leave a review here. I’m told it helps. https://t.co/yZumXKpuM1
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Unfortunately there needed to be an update with more universities added. https://t.co/phpiVvcO0t
hbcugameday.com
HBCUs around the country are receiving threats.
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It’s important to note - Iryna Zarutska’s family has asked all media respect her dignity and their grief by NOT reposting or circulating the footage of her killing. I’ve sadly seen it the graphic parts of the video circulated many times today.
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Breaking: We have obtained a statement from the family of Iryna Zarutska. The family's attorney released this statement. Family of Iryna Zarutska Demands Justice and Public Safety Reform Following Tragic Killing on Charlotte’s Blue Line CHARLOTTE, NC – The family of 23-year-old
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Launching a column tomorrow on the subject of ... trying to figure out what is going on in Washington, DC. Please send ideas! TY @oliverdarcy for going with this headline that nobody else thought of. https://t.co/fb2Lj8kzFB
status.news
In a conversation with Status, Ben Smith dishes on his new Washington-focused column, whether he believes democracy is under threat, and the state of the news media.
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I really love this story by @michaelngraff for the Charlotte Optimist. Gary McFadden is so fascinating to me. https://t.co/dfUQTW0nra
charlotteoptimist.com
Two days with Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden — affection on the jail floor, resignations at the top, HB 318 ahead — and whether he’ll run again.
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Breaking News: After over 150 years, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will stop publishing a print newspaper at the end of the year.
nytimes.com
The publication says the time is right to pour all of its resources into its online news operation and get its journalism “in front of the most people.”
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25 years ago people could phone a friend to help them win $1,000,000 but then they still had to answer a question and tell Regis they really meant it.
If I offered you $1,000,000 but you only keep it if the first person you call answers, who would you call?
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New: Meck Commissioners are done with The Peebles Corp. after it missed a July 28 deadline to raze the old Board of Ed. building uptown. All agreed in closed session Wed. to stop negotiating with Peebles over Brooklyn Village. Litigation likely ahead.
wfae.org
All nine Mecklenburg Commissioners agreed Wednesday that they will no longer attempt to work with Miami Beach-based The Peebles Corp. to redevelop Brooklyn Village in Second Ward.
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Inbox: Bureau of Labor Statistics "can confirm Commissioner Erika McEntarfer was terminated today. Deputy Commissioner William Wiatrowski will serve as Acting Commissioner for BLS." Wiatrowski became Deputy Commissioner in 2015; served as Acting Commiss. from Jan. '17-March '19
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He made the worst years watchable. He always kept us entertained. He is clutch. He will forever be one of the greatest Orioles. Thank you for everything Cedric Mullins 🧡
My favorite Oriole is gone 💔
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It’s probably weird for a 45-year-old man to have a favorite baseball player. But this is my favorite baseball player and I will miss him a whole helluva lot.
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Best US Cities for Job Opportunities and Earning Potential North Carolina is the only state with two cities in the top ten
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Duke Energy announced the sale Piedmont Natural Gas this morning. The gas utility for the Nashville area is being sold to Spire for a massive $2.48 billion.
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Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles’ critics would like for her to be more vocal but she’ll likely cruise to a 5th term. Her understated style and moderate agenda suit the business-oriented city. By @michaelngraff for @TheAssemblyNC & The Charlotte Optimist.
theassemblync.com
With an understated style and moderate agenda, the 72-year-old mayor will likely cruise to a fifth term this fall.
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Retired Assistant Chief Vicki Foster was a dear friend and it was an honor for me to know her for the past 30 years. I was saddened and hurt by the news of her passing today and will pray for her family during this time. She will truly be missed.
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