Portfolio | Virginia Brown

Seven ways to elevate your holiday decorating, according to the pros at Biltmore

The Washington Post

December 11, 20200

Each holiday season, Biltmore Estate, the western North Carolina historic home of business magnate George Vanderbilt, draws about 400,000 visitors... Continue Reading

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Argentine artist’s journey leads him to set up shop inside a former NC textile mill

The Charlotte Observer

December 4, 20200

As a child, Leandro Manzo never considered what he wanted to be when he grew up. When it came to being an... Continue Reading

travel

10 Hikes Within Two Hours of Uptown Charlotte

Charlotte's Got a Lot

November 19, 20200

The Queen City offers her own enviable trails and lush tree canopy, but sometimes you need to get out of... Continue Reading

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This Charlotte fiber artist’s large, colorful weavings promote joy and playfulness

The Charlotte Observer

November 18, 20200

In the fibers room at UNC Charlotte — a tall, bright space, popping with vivid colors — Kat Sánchez Standfield found her... Continue Reading

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‘Boss Fitness’ used to be a prison jeer—now it’s a growing business

Columbus CEO Magazine

October 27, 20200

“Everything was designed for me to overcome and be successful. It wasn’t designed to keep me down. I was on... Continue Reading

business

Best of Business: Huckleberry House

Columbus CEO Magazine

October 26, 20200

The nonprofit is one of the top 10 companies by votes in Columbus CEO’s 2020 Best of Business readers’ poll.... Continue Reading

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9 Reasons to Road Trip to Rowan County

AAA Go magazine

October 19, 20200

Just northeast of Charlotte, down-home Rowan County offers travelers a wide range of things to do. While the area celebrates... Continue Reading

travel

Pick Your Own Harvest this Fall

Charlotte's Got A Lot

October 14, 20200

From crisp North Carolina apples to cheery sunflowers, zinnias, and, of course, the family’s perfect Halloween pumpkin, pick-your-own farms near Charlotte offer bales of fun for the whole family. Continue Reading

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Actor’s Theatre migrates from on stage to online during COVID-19 ‘hibernation’

The Charlotte Observer

October 12, 20200

Just when she thought her career was winding down, award-winning local television producer Shannon Reichley got a new challenge: teach... Continue Reading

business

Amid the pandemic, South Side Early Learning is innovating

Columbus CEO Magazine

October 9, 20200

With no daytime care, many parents can’t work, sending families into crisis mode. Despite some Ohio initiatives—the state currently allocates... Continue Reading