Jeremy MarkovichI’m writing about making I-277 a river to promote my brand.Some people are talking about turning uptown Charlotte into a moat. It’s a joke. But what if it’s not a joke?Aug 12, 20201Aug 12, 20201
Jeremy MarkovichThe Myth of Mike Schmidt’s 500-foot Home RunIn 2002, I asked Mike Schmidt if a legend about him was true. He told me no. Here’s what happens when you don’t take no for an answer.May 11, 2020May 11, 2020
Jeremy MarkovichThe Penguin And The Search For Authenticity in CharlotteThe Penguin is back in the news today for the first time in a while, and if you have no idea why that’s sort of a big deal in Charlotte…Jul 31, 20191Jul 31, 20191
Jeremy MarkovichLet’s talk about Cone WeedA roadside weed decorated with Christmas lights and presents became beloved. Its removal caused an uproar. I am now questioning reality.Nov 20, 2017Nov 20, 2017
Jeremy MarkovichWhen Ric Flair Lived in CharlotteIn the Queen City, to be the man, you had to see the man.Nov 7, 2017Nov 7, 2017
Jeremy MarkovichWHO SHALL WE BLAME FOR THIS PANICHello! Before I was a kindly Our State magazine writer, I was an occasional TV station blogger. In 2008, after Hurricanes Gustav and Ike…Aug 31, 20171Aug 31, 20171
Jeremy MarkovichOh dammit Phat Burrito, not you tooA small burrito joint that brought a little soul to Charlotte’s South End is closing, and you already know why.Feb 2, 2017Feb 2, 2017
Jeremy MarkovichThe local newspaper is a supermarket, the local news startup is a FroYo joint, and now everything…One city is home to the Charlotte Observer and the Charlotte Agenda. Let’s stop pretending that they do the same thing.Aug 17, 20161Aug 17, 20161
Jeremy MarkovichinThe CauldronLeaving BelievelandThanks to the Cavaliers, the 52-year-old Cleveland sports curse is over. But what if you had already stopped believing in curses?Jun 20, 20161Jun 20, 20161
Jeremy MarkovichA Bear Is NearbySomeone saw a bear cross the road near my office building. This is the best thing that could possibly have happened to me today.May 12, 2016May 12, 2016