Edwards Trial
Defense rests without calling Edwards, mistress

Some court watchers had expected the former U.S. senator and trial lawyer to testify in his own defense. The move signals the defense believes it has already proven its case.

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CMS to county: $9.1 million increase won't be enough
By Carmen Cusido | E-mail | 5:32PM
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board chair Ericka Ellis-Stewart said Wednesday that she’s thankful for the proposed $9.1 million increase in county support for schools, but added that it does not meet the needs of the school district.
5th-grade students treated after mercury exposure
Newschannel 36 | 2:44PM
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An elementary school student brought suspected mercury in a vial and it broke inside the fifth-grade classroom. Four students were taken to a nearby hospital.

Controversial fracking bill advances in N.C. legislature
By John Murawski | E-mail | 3:30PM
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A proposed fracking bill would legalize the natural gas drilling technique in the state within two years, giving state officials until 2014 to develop regulations to protect the environment and public health.

Duke Energy seeks rate break for business
Car inspection industry squelches bill to end required checks for new cars
By Bruce Siceloff | E-mail | 6:13PM
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Citing garage jobs that would be lost and investments put at risk – and citing safety concerns, too – a legislative committee kills a bill that would end inspection requirements for cars from the three most recent model years.

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EDUCATION »
Ex-UNC president Friday is in critical condition

William Friday, president emeritus of the University of North Carolina, is in critical condition at UNC Hospitals.

BUSINESS »
Call center could bring 2,000 jobs to Charlotte

An Oklahoma-based debt collection agency says it is scouting offices in Charlotte and elsewhere in North Carolina.

Panel: Charlotte has future as data hub
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Yes, yes, to N.C. sterilization compensation
N.C. legislature moving quickly on righting a long-standing wrong

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North Carolinians feel Obama hasn't held banks accountable, poll says

A majority of North Carolinians feel President Barack Obama has not held banks accountable enough...

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ARTS ALIVE » 6:35PM
Bending wood to his artistic vision

Artist and inventor Rick Lazes uses innovative methods to create organic wooden sculptures.

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THE REGION » 6:23PM
N.C. Central's head football coach is arrested

Henry Frazier III was arrested in Morrisville and charged with assault on a female, according to arrest warrants.

PANTHERS »
Stephen Davis' legend never slows

Ron Morris: Former Panthers star, inducted into S.C. Athletic Hall of Fame on Monday, could have made bigger impact in track.

Panthers add RB
49ERS FOOTBALL » 5:20PM
Field house will carry Halton name

The Charlotte 49ers football field house has a new name — Halton Field House.

THATSRACIN » 5:12PM
Franchitti hoping for turnaround at Indy

Dario Franchitti just wins IndyCar championships.

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NIGHTLIFE »
Pickler to captain Redneck Yacht Club

Brittney Cason: Carolina girl Kellie Pickler takes the stage Thursday at Whisky River for The New 103.7's Redneck Yacht Club.

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Win a pair of tickets to Gavin DeGraw and Colbie Caillat

The two pop-rockers will co-headline a concert at Time Warner Cable Uptown Amphitheatre on Thursday, June 14.

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FOOD »
Interactive map: Farmers markets in Charlotte area

Shoppers have their pick of nearly 40 farmers markets spread throughout the region.

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