We all know the big ways COVID has changed the world this year, from the total number of deaths to the surge in unemployment and the rise of homelessness, to the countless conversations about masks and shutdowns.

• But it's almost impossible to measure the total damage and the accumulation of smaller, quieter losses that added up over time, writes Axios' Michael Graff.

We asked you last week how your life has changed in the past year because of the pandemic.

• Some found gratitude: "Being home all the time has affirmed my relationship even more. We just love spending time together." — Jillian Kronemer
• Some endured pain: "I lost the two men who loved me, my dad and my husband." — Rebecca Able
• Some of you found peace in the quiet: "I’m 73. I used to have two jobs and on the go all the time. I learned I enjoy staying home and I am the age I am." — Robin Gill
• Others now worry about what's ahead: "My social anxiety has gotten so much worse. I’m scared that I won’t be able to handle in-person interactions when things open up again." — Carter Smith
• Some of you found appreciation for what's important: "I learned that I really enjoy cooking for my loved ones, and I have way too many shoes and clothes that I have been giving away. I just really have learned that the best things in life are not 'things.'" — Jackie Strasser

Full story: The million little ways COVID changed Charlotte

High school footballers are back on the field after a long pandemic year off, but at Myers Park High, the team has changed with famed coach Scott Chadwick moving on to the University of Maryland as its director of recruiting.

Why it matters: Myers Park pulls from some of the richest neighborhoods in the city and some of the poorest, Michael writes. That fact made Chadwick's goal as coach for the last eight years about more than winning.

"When I got here, what I found was there wasn’t issues between Black and white or rich or poor. Everybody got along fine. But they didn’t really know each other. I made a point to say it’s not just important to get along with those guys, but they have to get to know them."

That mission was paying off. 2020 was the year, Chadwick figured, the Mustangs had all the ingredients to compete for a state title. And then, the year faded away.

• Keep reading.

Screamin Wheels and Blades, a new pop-up roller skating rink based in Charlotte, is holding its first event next month, and tickets are going fast, Axios' Paige Hopkins reports.

• It'll take place April 10 outside Armored Cow Brewery in University on skate-friendly flooring that's put together like a big puzzle.
• The event will also include food trucks and a live DJ.
• Tickets are $20 if you BYO skates or $25 if you need to rent.

Driving the trend: Scroll through TikTok for 10 minutes, and you'll see that roller skating is making a comeback.

• Being at home for the last year prompted more people to try skating as a way to get exercise and fresh air.

Read more and get tix: Pop-up roller skating rink to launch next month

Check out who's hiring in the Charlotte area.

1. CRM Marketing Specialist at Atrium Health.
2. Senior Software Engineer – Salesforce CRM at Lowe's.
3. Part-Time Bridal Stylist at Savvy Bride Boutique.
4. Bar & Park Supervisor at Skiptown.
5. Premium Cigar Sales at Tinder Box Cigars Charlotte.
6. Communications Manager at Charlotte FC.

🔥 If these 10 jobs were any hotter, they'd be on fire. Check out the most popular openings on our Job Board right now.

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Follow Samantha Busch on Instagram, and you’ll see cheery photos of her, her NASCAR driver husband Kyle, and their son Brexton. But the Busches endured years of infertility struggles to get those family snapshots, Axios' Lauren Levine Corriher writes.

• Later this month, Samantha will share an unfiltered look at these experiences in her new book, "Fighting Infertility: Finding My Inner Warrior Through Trying to Conceive, IVF, and Miscarriage."

Why it matters: You probably know someone struggling to get pregnant; it's something one in eight couples face.

• "Most people take for granted that they’re going to get married and then they’re going to have a family. But then comes the tears and the shots and the bills and the time and everything else," Samantha tells Lauren.

Keep reading: Samantha Busch gives an unfiltered look at infertility and offers tips on how talk about it

St. Patrick’s Day Week at The Workman’s Friend. The laid-back pub and restaurant in Plaza Midwood is celebrating all week long with shepherd's pie, Guinness, live music and more. Details.

Greek baking class at Sweet Spot Studio. The east Charlotte cooking class company has officially reopened and is teaching folks how to make baklava and spanakopita this week. Tuesday, 6:30pm. $65. Details.

Kids night at Camp North End. The Keswick food stalls offer kid-friendly items every Thursday this month. Details.

Full guide: Check out all of Symphony's recommendations this week here

It's tax refund — and stimulus check — season. Here are two ideas for how to spend the dough and support local businesses in the process.

• One deal: $2.19 for a Vietnamese pork bun from Honey Buns in Super G Mart on Independence Boulevard. It's like biting into a cloud. Buy three or more.
• One splurge: $900+ for a piece of art from Sozo Gallery's featured works for Women's History Month. Personally, I have my eyes on "Sunset Over Seas" by Janie Pinney for $2,100.

Freebies more your style? Watch Josh Daniel perform his 365th (!) consecutive livestreamed show. Details.

🌀 News you can use from our super cool, very important Axios Charlotte partners.

• Is there a certain neighborhood in Charlotte you’d love to call home? On the Redbud Group’s website, you can explore local listings by neighborhood. You can even check out their virtual home tours.
• Car shopping this month? Echo That. Hit up EchoPark for the new car feel without the depreciation. You can choose from top car brands up to 40% off the price of buying new.

A new Pineville restaurant called Margaux's officially opened its doors over the weekend at 316 Main Street.

• In 5 words: Neapolitan-style pizza, imported wines, charcuterie.

See more photos and get the details.