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The Urban-Rural Connection Articles and Galleries

Finding the Music, Part 2: ‘We needed to do something bold’
October 7, 2019
Finding the Music, Part 3: ‘A 38-year overnight success story’
October 7, 2019
Musical heritage: Meet Earl Scruggs and Don Gibson
October 7, 2019
From textiles to trails: A river’s changing path to prosperity
October 7, 2019
Innovative agriculture connects farmers to urban centers
October 3, 2019
Downtown Shelby turns to music for a revival
September 30, 2019
Community foundations demonstrate the importance of regional links
September 30, 2019
How does philanthropy vary across, and connect, the greater Charlotte region?
September 30, 2019
People appear to commute farther for certain kinds of jobs
September 24, 2019
Commuting and the Charlotte region’s economic connections
September 24, 2019
Urban and rural leaders embrace common ground in this program
September 18, 2019
Can these programs bridge the gap between urban and rural leaders?
September 12, 2019
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