Daniel Jaworski was sentenced Thursday to at least 27 1/2 years in prison in connection with the December 2008 shooting death of his girlfriend.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools officials said this morning they will be able to restore 141 teaching positions for the 2010-11 academic year, because state budget cuts were not as steep as expected.

The Vue will be the largest residential high-rise in the Southeast. The high-dollar units start at nearly $300,000. So why do so many buyers already want out?

After Howard Pasour's third impaired driving conviction, a Gaston County judge required him to wear an ankle bracelet that tested his sweat to assure probation officials he wasn't drinking.

About 1,500 bicycle riders from up to two dozens states are expected to take to the streets in Myers Park on Friday night and Saturday for the annual 24 Hours of Booty.

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U.S. judge's action blocking much of Arizona's law is welcomed, but a protest rally is still planned.

A Gastonia police officer in an unmarked car was struck by a man police said was driving while impaired about 9:30 a.m. in downtown Gastonia.

The scrawny brown pony meandered in front of Cathy Brissie as she drove to work early one morning.

Overall, S.C. beaches were ranked 8th in U.S. for water quality (N.C. is 6th). But Horry County has problems.

Minx nail coverings offer up some sass and celebrity cachet.

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Zac's more than another pretty face, he's got the chops to stick in this business.

Four of the five ACC teams expected to make preaseason Top 25 are in the Coastal Division.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway hopes to face declining race attendance head-on.

Coach K envisions big roles for ex-Bobcat Tyson Chandler and Charlottean Stephen Curry.

But none of these men has managed to get late night absolutely right.

Want tickets to see teen singing star Justin Bieber in Charlotte Aug. 8? We have an assignment for you.

At 68, Paul McCartney proved impressive in both stamina and voice.

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