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Storms bring hail, high winds to Charlotte area

The power is out at SouthPark mall Tuesday and there were reports of quarter-sized hail in University City as storms moved through the region. The 2300 block of Carmel Road is closed after winds knocked down a tree. Live radar

Campers' friendships go beyond the track

From Wi-Fi to a mayor to a newspaper delivery tube, the thousands of fans who annually pack campgrounds on and near Charlotte Motor Speedway property have formed a community of their own.

Speed Street road closings begin Wednesday
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Tom Talks: Is Bruton mellowing?
Biffle 'highly' doubts Charlotte race would move

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.

Crews race to find survivors of Oklahoma twister

By Nomaan Merchant | Associated Press | 2:51PM

Emergency crews searched the broken remnants of an Oklahoma City suburb Tuesday for survivors of a massive tornado that flattened homes, demolished an elementary school, and left at least 24 dead.

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Red Cross: Kevin Durant donates $1 million
Billy Graham Association sends chaplains
Tornado revives emotions for Charlotte principal
In tornado's wake, worried parents seek out kids

Patrick Cannon announces run for Charlotte mayor

By Steve Harrison | E-mail | 4:53PM

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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North Carolina mortgage relief reaches $410 million under settlement

By Andrew Dunn | E-mail | 5:00PM

The number of North Carolinians receiving help on their mortgages through a massive state and federal settlement grew to 9,000 through the end of March, according to updated figures released Tuesday.

BofA: Charlotte millionaires to grow 18% in 5 years
JPMorgan's Dimon survives shareholder vote
Crandall Bowles re-elected to JPMorgan board
Stocks gain on reassurance from a top Fed official