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Jordan: "Let's bring the buzz back," change name from Bobcats to Hornets

Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan announced Tuesday the team has submitted an application to change its name to the Hornets for the 2014-15 season.

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Bruton Smith blasts Cabarrus politicians, taxes
By Adam Bell | E-mail | 6:49PM
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A day after threatening to move the fall NASCAR race out of Concord, track owner Bruton Smith blamed Cabarrus County politicians for raising his taxes and not caring about the speedway as much as fans do.
N.C. sues Duke for polluting Charlotte drinking water
By Bruce Henderson | E-mail | 3:43PM

North Carolina has sued Duke Energy for polluting Mountain Island Lake, Charlotte’s major water source, with contaminants from its coal ash lagoons.

Patrick Cannon announces run for Charlotte mayor
By Steve Harrison | E-mail | 4:53PM
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Before a crowd of about 50 friends and supporters, Charlotte Mayor Pro Tem Patrick Cannon today entered the city’s race for mayor, announcing his candidacy to replace Democrat Anthony Foxx, nominated by President Obama as U.S. Transportation Secretary.

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Fire chief says search almost complete in Oklahoma
By Nomaan Merchant and Sean Murphy | Associated Press | 6:49PM
Severe Weather

Emergency crews searched the broken remnants of an Oklahoma City suburb Tuesday for survivors of a massive tornado that flattened homes The search for survivors and the dead is nearly complete in the Oklahoma City suburb that was smashed by a mammoth tornado, the fire chief said Tuesday.

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Jodi Arias told a jury that she can contribute to society if allowed to live.

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A growing number of seasoned professionals are parlaying their decades of work experience into an encore career of entrepreneurship.

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Books will ignite passion for outdoor cooking

From flavored brines to apple wood chips,10 new barbecue and grilling books offer new ideas for outdoor cooks.

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Campers' friendships go beyond the track

The fans who pack campgrounds on and near Charlotte Motor Speedway have formed a community of their own.

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Smith: Track move not a "done deal"
Speed Street road closings begin Wednesday
Bruton Smith: Vegas could get Charlotte's race
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Family ties

Rachel and Jeremy start their life together as a new family unit.

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Five key questions facing the Panthers

The Panthers are one of 29 teams getting organized this week. Here are five questions they’ll be looking to answer.

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Rookie Star Lotulelei is all grown up
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Bobcats’ history with top-5 picks not great

The Bobcats will get a top-five pick via tonight’s NBA draft lottery, and based on the odds, they’ll most likely choose fourth.

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Top 10 players in the June 27 NBA Draft
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Cannes Film Festival 05.21.13

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2013 All-Star Scholars

Meet this year's All-Star Scholars from Mecklenburg County. They join 16 honorees from across the region.

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The Albemarle native finished a close second behind teen star Zendaya in Monday's 'Dancing with the Stars' final.

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