March’s issue focused on healthcare, with our list of the state’s top hospitals based on analysis of reports from both public and private agencies. We also featured a Q&A with Dr. Hershey Bell, founding dean of Methodist University School of Medicine, which welcomes its first cohort in July. Another feature was on a Triad nonprofit’s plans to create a housing development that will cater to residents with intellectual differences. Trend stories focused on popularity of indoor golf sites, Joey Cheek’s journey from Olympic medalist to startup mentor, a UNC Charlotte professor’s water purification business, AI’s threat to NC’s tech jobs, a Belk-family member entrepreneur and success of companies meeting economic pledges. Rural Route column was on a Mars Hill ATV business that has found a market with folks facing paralysis or serious injury.
The Power List interview was on former Charlotte Hornets President Fred Whitfield. Brick + Mortar featured Kuhowi Observation Tower, formerly known as Clingmans Dome, in the G
