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The Street Genie at the Ladies Shop


This man was belting out some beautiful sounds on the corner of Hargett and Wilmington Streets on Friday night. The Street Genie is the name he gave me, and I can understand why after listening for a few minutes. He wanted me to make sure the lady in the background was in the picture, and I happily obliged.

Relaxing Outside of the Studio


Biko and Robert outside of the Down Studio (?) off Wilmington.

Sneaky Q At the Borough

Sneaky Q, a server at The Borough, one of my favorite places to eat.


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