A select list of published articles and media appearances by Jarvis Holliday (@HollidayInk).
Appeared on NBC Charlotte on May 16, 2014 to talk about The Great Love Debate, of which I was a panelist for later that evening at Spirit Square.
Interviewed NASCAR star Jimmie Johnson for the cover story for the May/June 2014 issue of Where Charlotte magazine.
Interviewed Matt Swierad, Charlotte Knights' play-by-play announcer, on the eve of the team moving into their new Uptown stadium, BB&T Ballpark, for the April 2014 issue of Charlotte magazine.
Appeared on WCCB News Rising on January 27, 2014 to discuss the highlights of the 56th Annual Grammy Awards show.
Writes the Dusk Till Dawn blog for CharlotteMagazine.com, covering Charlotte's nightlife and social scene (December 2010 to present).
Wrote Q&A with NASCAR team owner Felix Sabates for the September/October 2013 issue of Where Charlotte, as he gave his opinions on the current state of the sport.
Assisted Charlotte Chamber of Commerce in producing special business publication on Diversity in Charlotte (published August 2013), by interviewing and writing profiles on several minority executives at Fortune 500 companies as well as thriving small business owners.
Wrote cover story for Creative Loafing (August 22-28, 2013 issue), titled "Where Men Can Be Men: Inside Charlotte's barbershop culture," depicting contrast between the modern/trendy barbershops and men's grooming salons versus the old-school/traditional ones, as well going deeper to discuss how class, race, and gender manifests. Also co-produced video segment that accompanies the online version of the article.
Wrote feature story for the July 2013 issue of Lake Norman Magazine, titled "Get Your Motor Running," focusing on car dealers and shops that sell or build exotic, luxury, and classic cars.
Wrote article that profiled thrilling attractions and activities you can do in the Charlotte area, published in the May/June 2013 issue of Where Charlotte.
Was invited for an exclusive behind-the-scene interview with ESPN analyst Jay Bilas for the taping of his Dove Men+Care "Real Moments" television commercials, which began airing during NCAA March Madness 2013.
Managed the 2013 CIAA Tournament coverage for
CharlotteMagazine.com, including writing articles, compiling and editing an extensive list of more than 200 CIAA Week events and parties, uploading photo galleries, and more, generating record traffic for the website. Click here.
For the second consecutive year, wrote Lake Norman Magazine's annual boat guide, published in the February 2013 issue. Click here.
Appeared on NBC Charlotte to discuss the impactful year Charlotte experienced in 2012. The segment aired multiple times during the weekend of December 28, 2012.
Appeared on FOX Charlotte to discuss the controversy surrounding rapper Rick Ross cancelling his North Carolina tour dates amid death threats from gang members. The segment aired on December 6, 2012, and the following day I wrote a more in-depth blog post about the situation that was garnering national headlines.
Wrote arts feature, titled "Rodney King and the Twilight zone," about On Q Productions' presentation of Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, a play that tells the story of the infamous Rodney King beating by LAPD officers, their trial, acquittal, and the subsequent riots by citizens of L.A., for Creative Loafing, published November 30, 2012. Click here.
Wrote news/opinion article, titled "Obama, Romney and Couponing," about the 2012 presidential debates for Creative Loafing, published October 8, 2012. Click here.
Made several television appearances during the week of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte to discuss DNC-related news, events, and celebrity topics. Video above is of appearance on NBC Charlotte's morning show during the "Larry's Look" segment.
Wrote several articles for Charlotte magazine's Democratic National Convention coverage in the September 2012 issue. Click here.
Served on the panel for Social Media Charlotte's July 2012 breakfast meeting and networking event. The topic discussed was "Targeting Diverse Audiences: A Discussion on Inclusive Marketing and Social Media."
282, a weekly news roundtable show that airs online and on Charlotte's PBS station, in which Jarvis Holliday serves as senior producer and on-air correspondent. Click here to watch episodes from season one.
From September 2011 to September 2012, wrote "The DNC In The CLT" blog for CharlotteMagazine.com, covering the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Click here.
Wrote article on The Auto Country Club, a multimillion dollar luxury project under construction in Huntersville, for the July 2012 issue of Lake Norman Magazine. Click here.
Wrote article on the growth of MMA (mixed martial arts) for the May 2012 issue of Lake Norman Magazine. Click here.
First profiled in Esquire as one of 51 men, one from each state and D.C., in 2006 issue when each man was 25 years old. For June/July 2011 issue, Esquire did an update about what it's like to be 30 years old: "A Portrait of the American Man at 30." Click here.
Interviewed Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men for Creative Loafing regarding the legendary singing group's benefit concert at Lake, Land & Lyrics. Click here.
Wrote a web exclusive story for CharlotteMagazine.com after attending the "homecoming reception" for Flight 1549, also known as the "Miracle on the Hudson," at Carolinas Aviation Museum. Click here.
Interviewed and wrote profiles on prominent African-American business and community leaders for Who's Who In Black Charlotte Third Edition. Click here.
Managed the 2012 and 2011 CIAA Tournament coverage for CharlotteMagazine.com, including conducting exclusive interviews, writing articles, compiling and editing an extensive list of more than 150 events, uploading photo galleries, shooting video, and more. Click here.
Managed the 2011 NASCAR Charlotte Race Weeks coverage for CharlotteMagazine.com, including conducting exclusive interviews, writing articles, compiling and editing an extensive list of more than 50 events, uploading photos, and more. Click here.
Wrote four of the entries for the "25 Ways to Get Fit" feature, including boxing and hiking, for the January 2011 issue of Charlotte magazine. Click here.
Wrote the Charlotte's Finest profile on Carlton Hargro for the December/January 2010-11 issue of UPTOWN Magazine. Click here.
Interviewed R&B legends K-Ci and JoJo (of Jodeci) regarding their reality TV show, K-Ci & JoJo ... Come Clean, for a story that was published in Creative Loafing the week before the show premiered. Click here.
Wrote an exclusive story for Creative Loafing, including capturing behind-the-scenes video footage, on stars Lil Kim and Meagan Good at 2010 Charlotte NC Fashion Week. Click here.
Interviewed Mallard Creek High School star quarterback Marquise Williams, who's now enrolled at UNC, for the "Friday Night Lights" feature in Charlotte magazine. Click here.
Chronicled the life and times of Johnson C. Smith University President Ronald Carter for Charlotte magazine. Click here.
Wrote the Charlotte real estate article for UPTOWN Magazine. Click here.
Wrote cover story for Creative Loafing, titled "Remains of the Daily," about the recent past and future for the Carolinas' largest newspaper, The Charlotte Observer. Click here.
Profiled more than a dozen Charlotte spas for UPTOWN Magazine. Click here.
Wrote feature for Charlotte magazine that gives a behind-the-scenes look into Lance Inc., makers of the famous Lance snacks and other brands like Tom's and Cape Cod. Click here.
Also contributed to the 2010 Best of the Best. Click here.
Wrote article detailing how David Marsh is training Olympic swimmers and building SwimMAC into one of the top swim clubs in the country. Click here.
Wrote cover story for Creative Loafing that depicts how the lives of Tiger Woods, Micheal Jordan, and the late Skipper Beck have changed since they walked the Quail Hollow golf course together three years ago. Click here.
Wrote cover story on the ten-year anniversary of former Carolina Panthers player Rae Carruth paying hitmen to shoot and kill his pregnant girlfriend. Click here.
Wrote cover story on the opening of the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts + Culture. Click here.
Wrote Carolina Panthers season preview for Trip Magazine (now Where Charlotte). Click here.
Wrote feature for Men's Fitness chronicling how NASCAR race teams train their pit crews to be physically fit. Click here (adapted from print article).
Wrote a feature for Charlotte magazine, titled "All in the Family," about NASCAR race team Hendrick Motorsports and its star drivers Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, and the newly added Dale Earnhardt Jr. Article was published in the March 2008 issue, right before the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup season. Click here.
Interviewed model-turned-actress Brooklyn Decker for one of her first-ever cover stories, the May 2007 issue of Charlotte magazine.
Interviewed Carolina Panthers star wide receiver Steve Smith for the May 2006 cover story for Charlotte magazine.
