Théoden Janes
@theodenjanes.bsky.social
5x Boston Marathon qualifier. 2x Ironman finisher. 1x dad. Oh, I also get paid by @charlotteobserver.bsky.social to write interesting stories and (sometimes) cover entertainment.
Exclusive: Daniel Naroditsky “felt weight on his shoulders” from cheating allegations, says Peter Giannatos, who found him dead at home in October.
Inside Charlotte chess star’s final days: ‘He was hurting,’ a close friend says
Exclusive: Daniel Naroditsky “felt weight on his shoulders” from cheating allegations, says Peter Giannatos, who found him dead at home in October.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Exclusive: Daniel Naroditsky “felt weight on his shoulders” from cheating allegations, says Peter Giannatos, who found him dead at home in October.
Neil Heuer’s HOA wants people to stop coming into Aero Plantation to see the Christmas-themed show at his home. Heuer just doesn’t get it.
In quiet Waxhaw neighborhood, a noisy fight is simmering over his holiday lights
Neil Heuer’s HOA wants people to stop coming into Aero Plantation to see the Christmas-themed show at his home. Heuer just doesn’t get it.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Neil Heuer’s HOA wants people to stop coming into Aero Plantation to see the Christmas-themed show at his home. Heuer just doesn’t get it.
Cindy Himmel was inspired to create Frolly by her love for pups — and one young man’s ambivalence toward them.
There’s a new dating app for Charlotte singles. Only requirement? Must love dogs
Cindy Himmel was inspired to create Frolly by her love for pups — and one young man’s ambivalence toward them.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Cindy Himmel was inspired to create Frolly by her love for pups — and one young man’s ambivalence toward them.
These are the A-list and big-name live-music events we would recommend sending (or taking) someone to next year. Happy browsing...
Psst! Hey, holiday shoppers in Charlotte: Want to buy some 2026 concert tickets?
These are the A-list and big-name live-music events we would recommend sending (or taking) someone to next year. Happy browsing...
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December 4, 2025 at 11:50 AM
These are the A-list and big-name live-music events we would recommend sending (or taking) someone to next year. Happy browsing...
It’s not just the occasional middle finger that has kept this small band of civically minded retirement-community residents on its toes.
Charlotte retirees tried to keep ‘patriotic marches’ simple. That’s proven hard.
It’s not just the occasional middle finger that has kept this small band of civically minded retirement-community residents on its toes.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:57 AM
It’s not just the occasional middle finger that has kept this small band of civically minded retirement-community residents on its toes.
Questions abound about what challenges Charlotte might face after the Border Patrol and ICE are gone. Here are clues to possible answers.
Once federal agents move on from Charlotte, where does our city go from there?
Questions abound about what challenges Charlotte might face after the Border Patrol and ICE are gone. Here are clues to possible answers.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Questions abound about what challenges Charlotte might face after the Border Patrol and ICE are gone. Here are clues to possible answers.
When I was inducted into my college fraternity’s Hall of Fame, it inspired personal reflection on my life, flaws and all.
My college fraternity put me in its hall of fame. I struggled to understand why.
When Théoden Janes was inducted into his college fraternity’s Hall of Fame, it inspired personal reflection on his life, flaws and all.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:12 PM
When I was inducted into my college fraternity’s Hall of Fame, it inspired personal reflection on my life, flaws and all.
Tevin Price, born visually impaired, suffered from heat illness at a September race. The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon marks his do-over.
Legally blind runner’s 1st marathon was a hot mess. He’ll try again in Charlotte
Tevin Price, born visually impaired, suffered from heat illness at a September race. The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon marks his do-over.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Tevin Price, born visually impaired, suffered from heat illness at a September race. The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon marks his do-over.
Lukasz Smolen, 25, and Andrew Hirst, 26, may not be typical Johnson C. Smith student-athletes, but they’re proving to be good fits on an 8-1 team.
How 2 older guys from England wound up playing football for this Charlotte HBCU
Lukasz Smolen, 25, and Andrew Hirst, 26, may not be typical Johnson C. Smith student-athletes, but they’re proving to be good fits on an 8-1 team.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Lukasz Smolen, 25, and Andrew Hirst, 26, may not be typical Johnson C. Smith student-athletes, but they’re proving to be good fits on an 8-1 team.
In addition to forming treasured relationships during her recovery, Alabama’s Lulu Gribbin may well have formed her life’s purpose here.
After teen lost 2 limbs in Fla. shark attack, she gained 2 friends in Charlotte
In addition to forming treasured relationships during her recovery, Alabama’s Lulu Gribbin may well have formed her life’s purpose here.
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November 3, 2025 at 12:45 PM
In addition to forming treasured relationships during her recovery, Alabama’s Lulu Gribbin may well have formed her life’s purpose here.
“We just want people to be aware,” former flight attendant Sylvia Baird says. “Because it ruined my life. It ruined all of our lives.”
On flight to Charlotte, toxic fumes got into cabin. Their lives changed forever.
“We just want people to be aware,” former flight attendant Sylvia Baird says. “Because it ruined my life. It ruined all of our lives.”
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October 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
“We just want people to be aware,” former flight attendant Sylvia Baird says. “Because it ruined my life. It ruined all of our lives.”
The very-gnarly scar that eventually forms on my elbow will always be a reminder of the value of having good friends.
After crashing out of an Ironman, I got 8 stitches. It will be a cherished scar
The very-gnarly scar that eventually forms on my elbow will always be a reminder of the value of having good friends.
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October 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The very-gnarly scar that eventually forms on my elbow will always be a reminder of the value of having good friends.
We reveal numerous examples of the creative license the filmmakers took in adapting Jeffrey Manchester’s life and crimes for the big screen.
Fact check: ‘Roofman’ is based on a true NC story. But how much truth is in it?
We reveal numerous examples of the creative license the filmmakers took in adapting Jeffrey Manchester’s life and crimes for the big screen.
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October 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
We reveal numerous examples of the creative license the filmmakers took in adapting Jeffrey Manchester’s life and crimes for the big screen.
As usual, there was a lot of lore and mythology packed into Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun’s sold-out Charlotte show. I didn’t sweat it.
Review: Twenty One Pilots concerts can get complicated. I’ll make things simple.
As usual, there was a lot of lore and mythology packed into Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun’s sold-out Charlotte show. I didn’t sweat it.
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October 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
As usual, there was a lot of lore and mythology packed into Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun’s sold-out Charlotte show. I didn’t sweat it.
Jeff Tonidandel and Jamie Brown, owners of buzzy spots like Supperland and Lelulia Hall, talked to us about new PBS series “Fork & Hammer.”
How did this couple go from Charlotte restaurant stars to starring in a TV show?
Jeff Tonidandel and Jamie Brown, owners of buzzy spots like Supperland and Lelulia Hall, talked to us about new PBS series “Fork & Hammer.”
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October 8, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Jeff Tonidandel and Jamie Brown, owners of buzzy spots like Supperland and Lelulia Hall, talked to us about new PBS series “Fork & Hammer.”
The Real 'Roofman' | Part 3 of 3: Jeffrey Manchester’s new girlfriend received a shocking surprise on her 40th birthday — and police asked her to wrap their case up in a bow.
‘Roofman’ was poised to make a final escape. Then his heart got him in trouble.
Jeffrey Manchester’s new girlfriend received a shocking surprise on her 40th birthday — and police asked her to wrap their case up in a bow.
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October 2, 2025 at 12:26 PM
The Real 'Roofman' | Part 3 of 3: Jeffrey Manchester’s new girlfriend received a shocking surprise on her 40th birthday — and police asked her to wrap their case up in a bow.
The Real 'Roofman' | Part 2 of 3: For months, Jeffrey Manchester made himself practically a ghost as he sheltered in the toy store. Then, one day, he decided to go to church.
After jailbreak, ‘Roofman’ hid in a Charlotte Toys R Us — but also in plain sight
For months, Jeffrey Manchester made himself practically a ghost as he sheltered in the toy store. Then, one day, he decided to go to church.
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October 1, 2025 at 11:26 AM
The Real 'Roofman' | Part 2 of 3: For months, Jeffrey Manchester made himself practically a ghost as he sheltered in the toy store. Then, one day, he decided to go to church.
Read the first in a three-part series on the real story of the “rooftop robber” who held NC McDonald’s employees at gunpoint 25 years ago and inspired the new “Roofman” movie.
‘I’m so sorry.’ ‘Roofman’ robber politely threatened lives in NC McDonald’s
Read the first in a three-part series on the real story of the “rooftop robber” who held NC McDonald’s employees at gunpoint 25 years ago and inspired the new “Roofman” movie.
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September 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Read the first in a three-part series on the real story of the “rooftop robber” who held NC McDonald’s employees at gunpoint 25 years ago and inspired the new “Roofman” movie.
For no apparent reason, the rapper’s show at PNC Music Pavilion on Thursday started at roughly the time it was originally supposed to END.
Concert review: Lil Wayne got booed, loudly, at Charlotte show. He deserved it.
For no particular reason, the rapper’s show at PNC Music Pavilion on Thursday started at roughly the time it was originally supposed to END.
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September 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
For no apparent reason, the rapper’s show at PNC Music Pavilion on Thursday started at roughly the time it was originally supposed to END.
The 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee’s loved ones try to shift focus away from the ugly death she died and toward the beautiful life she lived.
If you’re going to remember Iryna Zarutska, her family hopes it’s more like this
The 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee’s loved ones try to shift focus away from the ugly death she died and toward the beautiful life she lived.
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September 16, 2025 at 10:20 AM
The 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee’s loved ones try to shift focus away from the ugly death she died and toward the beautiful life she lived.
Less than two years ago, the 27-year-old country singer was playing Coyote Joe’s. On Saturday night, she headlined Bojangles Coliseum.
Review: Megan Moroney’s sold-out Charlotte show comes on heels of a heckuva week
Less than two years ago, the 27-year-old country singer was playing Coyote Joe’s. On Saturday night, she headlined Bojangles Coliseum.
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September 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Less than two years ago, the 27-year-old country singer was playing Coyote Joe’s. On Saturday night, she headlined Bojangles Coliseum.
Doug Rasheed, now an NC resident, is the man who conceived the song that made Coolio a star — and that provided himself with steady income.
30 years ago, this Charlotte transplant helped Coolio reach ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’
Doug Rasheed, now an NC resident, is the man who conceived the song that made Coolio a star — and that provided himself with steady income.
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September 9, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Doug Rasheed, now an NC resident, is the man who conceived the song that made Coolio a star — and that provided himself with steady income.
Fred will keep hosting his radio show in Chicago, but is returning to local televisions for a revived version of “The Edge” with Morgan Fogarty and Ashley Anderson.
Oh, Brotha! Fred is back in Charlotte (sort of). Will this WCCB-TV reunion work?
Fred will keep hosting his radio show in Chicago, but is returning to town for a revived version of “The Edge” with Morgan Fogarty and Ashley Anderson.
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September 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Fred will keep hosting his radio show in Chicago, but is returning to local televisions for a revived version of “The Edge” with Morgan Fogarty and Ashley Anderson.
Pastor Kelvis Reid, 66, reflects on a dramatic health journey that started with chest discomfort and ended with a first-of-its-kind dual organ transplant.
After NC pastor’s heart failed, he walked — in extraordinary ways — to a new one
Kelvis Reid, 66, reflects on a dramatic health journey that started with chest discomfort and ended with a first-of-its-kind dual organ transplant.
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August 28, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Pastor Kelvis Reid, 66, reflects on a dramatic health journey that started with chest discomfort and ended with a first-of-its-kind dual organ transplant.
Two years ago, the country singer used his concert to go off on his critics. On Friday, he still showed some edge — but also, a softer side.
Review: This time, Jason Aldean’s Charlotte show looked and felt ... different
Two years ago, the country singer used his concert to go off on his critics. On Friday, he still showed some edge — but also, a softer side.
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August 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Two years ago, the country singer used his concert to go off on his critics. On Friday, he still showed some edge — but also, a softer side.