Page initiated Sept. 26, 2023 Sarah Belle Mingo Stevenson was born Oct. 26, 1925. She died Sept. 26, 2023. A Charlotte Observer remembrance is here. Other media reports included those from WFAE, the Charlotte Post, WSOC-TV, WCNC-TV, WBTV, Queen City News and QCityMetro, More on Stevenson’s life ... Continue Reading →
A note from Steve Johnston
May 17, 2020 To the Forum: I have decided that my future with the Forum will need to be digital-only until there is a COVID-19 vaccine in 2021 or whenever. What I think that will look like is that I will continue to do the Announcements, continue to update and pay for the Forum website and ... Continue Reading →
Forum regulars spotlighted in ‘Thank You’ series
Dec. 30, 2016 The Observer editorial board’s annual “Thank You” feature spotlighted two Forum regulars: Supportive Housing Communities’ Pam Jefsen for her work to end homelessness, and Steve Johnston for his volunteer work with the Forum. The two-page spread focused on eight “heroes among us who ... Continue Reading →
A surprise for the guy behind the camera
March 29, 2016 Participants in the Tuesday Morning Breakfast Forum pulled off a total surprise for the guy usually behind the camera as they celebrated Steve Johnston's 69th birthday. Referred to occasionally during the celebration as a person of few words, the record should show that the scribe ... Continue Reading →