The Charlotte Observer

September 16, 2009, The Charlotte Observer — The Charlotte Symphony's climb toward financial security received an unprecedented boost Tuesday from a pair of $1million donations from two of Charlotte's leading philanthropic families.

August 19, 2009, The Charlotte Observer — Philanthropists Leon and Sandra Levine parted with more of their foundation's wealth Tuesday, donating $9.3 million to UNC Charlotte over 10 years for a merit scholarship aimed at developing community service leaders.