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By Amy Burroughs CHARLOTTE — The attorney for a woman suing the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) filed a response Oct. 8 arguing that the “Church Autonomy Doctrine” didn’t protect the organization from a race discrimination claim. The document was ...

By Austin Light CHARLOTTE — Large-scale branding campaigns are costly, and measuring a return on investment isn’t always easy, according to Wendy Shanahan, principal partner at Asterisk Creative. For a retail item, higher sales numbers usually indicate success, but for ...

By Sam Boykin CORNELIUS — Developer Kenny Habul plans to break ground in early 2010 on a mixed-use project that’s being touted for its sustainable features and innovative design. It’s also going to stick out like a sore thumb. And ...

By Sam Boykin CHARLOTTE — William Norkunas is a man on a mission. Since contracting polio 55 years ago, he’s been an advocate for people with disabilities. In recent years, he’s taken his cause to the courts, suing shopping centers ...