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Keselowski approaches midlife, one crisis at a time

Scott Fowler: NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski is 29 now and caught somewhere between roles. He is not a young punk, nor is he an elder statesman. He is not quite a black hat, not quite a white hat. But one thing he is: A very fast race car driver.
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Charlotte Observer names Seniors of the Year

By Cliff Harrington and Scott Verner | Community News Editors | May 25, 2013

10 students win $1,000 scholarships and recognition as region’s top among All-Star Scholars.

Seniors of the Year
More stories of area Young Achievers
More about each of the 10 winners

Hawkins’ way – and Charlotte’s – helped restaurants integrate

By Mark Washburn | May 25, 2013

Last week, a lament was heard over the decline of “The Charlotte Way,” a reference to the engine of progress that built the prosperous uptown we know.

Preparing for march recreation
Charlotte recreates march that ended segregation
Events mark 50th anniversary of city's desegregation
Following the footsteps of march toward equality

NASCAR CEO France wants to keep 2 races in Charlotte

By Rick Bonnell | E-mail | May 25, 2013

If Bruton Smith is serious about moving the fall Sprint Cup race from Charlotte to Las Vegas, he’ll have a tough sell with NASCAR Chairman/CEO Brian France.

Kyle Busch dominates Nationwide race at CMS
Speedway owner Bruton Smith blasts Cabarrus politicians, taxes
Bruton Smith: Las Vegas could get Charlotte's October race

Summer Camp Fund: At Camp Celo, kids can enjoy old-fashioned summers

By Cristina Bolling | E-mail | May 25, 2013

In this electronic world, kids don’t always have the chance to enjoy summer pastimes of splashing in rivers or catching fireflies, much less tending a garden or tromping through brush.

Summer Camp Fund changes young lives
McColl recalls summer camp experience
Camp fund donors

Pregnant mother, child killed in boat collision | May 25, 2013
Rival calls on Haley campaign to sack volunteer | May 25, 2013
Recycle & Win will reach more towns in Mecklenburg, Cabarrus | May 25, 2013
Police: Man shot in back in east Charlotte shooting | May 25, 2013
New N.C. exams test teachers – in more ways than one | May 25, 2013
Big cut to NC wildlife agency would hit close to home for hunters, anglers | 6:40PM
Police: Lincolnton man shot wife in head | May 25, 2013
Police search for suspects in restaurant robbery | May 25, 2013
Marijuana found at York Co. jail bathroom | May 25, 2013
Holly Hill officer hurt during chase down I-26 | May 25, 2013

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Veteran finally learns of Vietnam honor

David Simpson never knew what was written on the 45-year-old certificate. A translator untangle the mystery.

Military tributes set at Charlotte Motor Speedway

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Conservancy nature hikes return

A Memorial Day weekend outing marked the return of hikes sponsored by the Charlotte-based Catawba Lands Conservancy.

Catawba Lands Conservancy free hikes

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Charlotte nurse gets national attention for helping others

A Charlotte nurse who reached out to help other medical workers following the Boston Marathon bombing has drawn national attention while providing inspiration.