Lisa Vernon Sparks
@lvernonsparks.bsky.social
Editor/journalist with @charlotteobserver.com
I write stuff.
I write stuff.
H/T to the @charlotteobserver.com team and our coverage of Juneteenth event and what does freedom mean to the Black community in Charlotte. by Briah Lumpkins, Chase Jordan, Chyna Blackmon. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...
This Juneteenth, what does true freedom look like for Black Charlotteans?
A local nonprofit is helping Black Charlotteans realize their own power.
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June 13, 2025 at 4:06 PM
H/T to the @charlotteobserver.com team and our coverage of Juneteenth event and what does freedom mean to the Black community in Charlotte. by Briah Lumpkins, Chase Jordan, Chyna Blackmon. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...
The Charlotte Observe and The News & Observer staff named Pulitzer finalists for breaking news.
May 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The Charlotte Observe and The News & Observer staff named Pulitzer finalists for breaking news.
The Met Gala 2025 is just hours away, but in Charlotte, Gantt Center hosted its own version on Friday. Check out this great photos and ICYM read my preview below: www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainmen...
Photos: Gantt, Black designers explore dandyism in NC version of Met Gala
The May 2 event at the Gantt Center in uptown featured a red carpet, rotating runway and interactive panel.
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May 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The Met Gala 2025 is just hours away, but in Charlotte, Gantt Center hosted its own version on Friday. Check out this great photos and ICYM read my preview below: www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainmen...
At an event called the "Future is Here" hosted by ReddJobb.com advisors headed by Glenn Proctor, my mentor. It's a table talk with speakers and entrepreneurs. We're at the Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, in Charlotte. Speaking now is Glenn Burkins with qcitymetro.com
April 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
At an event called the "Future is Here" hosted by ReddJobb.com advisors headed by Glenn Proctor, my mentor. It's a table talk with speakers and entrepreneurs. We're at the Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, in Charlotte. Speaking now is Glenn Burkins with qcitymetro.com
I haven't posted in a quite a bit, but here is one I think is worth a read. Medicaid is a lifeline for 3 million North Carolinians. Here's a story by Briah Lumpkins explaining why: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/n...
As DC looks at Medicaid cuts, NC residents worry for their quality of life
Potential federal cuts to Medicaid could leave thousands without health care overnight and slash some benefits and services.
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April 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I haven't posted in a quite a bit, but here is one I think is worth a read. Medicaid is a lifeline for 3 million North Carolinians. Here's a story by Briah Lumpkins explaining why: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/n...
Here's a quick Q&A with author Kelly Starling Lyons and her children's book "Tiara's Hat Parade" adapted for stage. It's a one-act play celebrating moms, daughters, and millinery. www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainmen... @charlotteobserver.com
Hats off to Kelly Lyons. Her book about mother-daughter bonds hits the Charlotte stage
Q & A with Kelly Starling Lyons, author of “Tiara’s Hat Parade.” Her work about Black families and millinery traditions was adapted for stage.
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March 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Here's a quick Q&A with author Kelly Starling Lyons and her children's book "Tiara's Hat Parade" adapted for stage. It's a one-act play celebrating moms, daughters, and millinery. www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainmen... @charlotteobserver.com
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Charlotte native Julia Ann McKnight Teamer turned 108 years old on Jan. 16.
Is there a secret to a long life? She wouldn’t call it secret at all, but shared some rules for living that evidently helped her chances.
🎂 More from @lvernonsparks.bsky.social: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...
Is there a secret to a long life? She wouldn’t call it secret at all, but shared some rules for living that evidently helped her chances.
🎂 More from @lvernonsparks.bsky.social: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...
What’s the secret to a long life? This 108-year-old Charlotte woman shares 3 of hers
Julia Ann McKnight Teamer, who celebrated 108 years on Jan. 16, says one secret is to “say thank you.“
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January 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Charlotte native Julia Ann McKnight Teamer turned 108 years old on Jan. 16.
Is there a secret to a long life? She wouldn’t call it secret at all, but shared some rules for living that evidently helped her chances.
🎂 More from @lvernonsparks.bsky.social: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...
Is there a secret to a long life? She wouldn’t call it secret at all, but shared some rules for living that evidently helped her chances.
🎂 More from @lvernonsparks.bsky.social: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...
We had a busy year @charlotteobserver.bsky.social. Led by @ranalcash.bsky.social we want to thank our readers for letting us serve you ... and stay tune for a highlight reel of over events. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...
Thank you, Observer readers, for letting us serve you with essential local journalism in 2024
The Charlotte Observer is boastful of its immense value to readers, with award-winning journalism, more reporters and new products in a banner year.
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December 17, 2024 at 5:18 PM
We had a busy year @charlotteobserver.bsky.social. Led by @ranalcash.bsky.social we want to thank our readers for letting us serve you ... and stay tune for a highlight reel of over events. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...
Longtime Rock Hill-area Congressman John Spratt has died. Learn more here @charlotteobserver.bsky.social : www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
John Spratt’s legacy: landmark accomplishments and reminders of a more civil time
Spratt, who helped engineer the nation’s last balanced budget, died Saturday at 82.
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December 15, 2024 at 10:41 PM
Longtime Rock Hill-area Congressman John Spratt has died. Learn more here @charlotteobserver.bsky.social : www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
I had such a lovely time with the ladies from BLACK GIRLS DO HIKE!! (Charlotte, NC) on Saturday at Franke Liske Park. Great conversation and we walked a few miles! And ICYMI something I wrote in October about the group's founder Malika White: 😄 www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...
Charlotte hiking group empowers Black women to embrace the outdoors, reclaim their space
Malika White started “Black Girls Do Hike,” and is learning how to run a nonprofit within a billion dollar industry.
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December 15, 2024 at 5:53 PM
I had such a lovely time with the ladies from BLACK GIRLS DO HIKE!! (Charlotte, NC) on Saturday at Franke Liske Park. Great conversation and we walked a few miles! And ICYMI something I wrote in October about the group's founder Malika White: 😄 www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...
Once again the @charlotteobserver.bsky.social own Joe Marusak is on top of things: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/busines...
Duke Health to buy Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, expanding beyond the Triangle
“We recognize the health care landscape is changing,” Duke University Health System CEO says.
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December 12, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Once again the @charlotteobserver.bsky.social own Joe Marusak is on top of things: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/busines...
We did a staff best books series, artfully done by @melissaoyler.bsky.social and @cltfive.bsky.social @charlotteobserver.bsky.social Check it out there are some good read on here: www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...
The 16 best books our team read in 2024, and why they were so lit
We asked our room full of professional readers and writers for the best books they read this year. Settle in for your next read (or grab a last minute stocking stuffer!).
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December 12, 2024 at 6:06 PM
We did a staff best books series, artfully done by @melissaoyler.bsky.social and @cltfive.bsky.social @charlotteobserver.bsky.social Check it out there are some good read on here: www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...
Pat Cotham, a long time Mecklenburg County Commissioner, signs off. @charlotteobserver.bsky.social reporter Mary Ramsey caught up with her for the deets on a 12-year run. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
December 5, 2024 at 8:31 PM
Pat Cotham, a long time Mecklenburg County Commissioner, signs off. @charlotteobserver.bsky.social reporter Mary Ramsey caught up with her for the deets on a 12-year run. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
We featured this new book club in our Kaleidscope newsletter this week to kick-off our BIPOC businesses series. Check it out this Q&A about the founder of Sista Story Society by our @charlotteobserver.bsky.social Audience producer Tamia Boyd. www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...
December 5, 2024 at 8:21 PM
We featured this new book club in our Kaleidscope newsletter this week to kick-off our BIPOC businesses series. Check it out this Q&A about the founder of Sista Story Society by our @charlotteobserver.bsky.social Audience producer Tamia Boyd. www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...
Sign up for Kaleidoscope, an essential newsletter on race, cultural, and equity in the Queen City and beyond. When you click on the link, scroll down for Kaleidoscope. TY! www.charlotteobserver.com/newsletters#...
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November 21, 2024 at 8:49 PM
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What a great week working with the amazing Kitty Muccigrosso! Here are some editing highlights: www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainmen...
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November 21, 2024 at 8:46 PM
What a great week working with the amazing Kitty Muccigrosso! Here are some editing highlights: www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainmen...
Howdy everyone! Thank you for the follows.
November 21, 2024 at 8:37 PM
Howdy everyone! Thank you for the follows.