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Charlotte’s DNC welcome party is big on concept, short on details

Could Barack Obama race the Republican presidential nominee around the track at Charlotte Motor Speedway?

Killing puts background checks in spotlight
By Ely Portillo | E-mail | 1:15AM
The killing of a south Charlotte store manager - allegedly by a felon hired to work there - highlights the risks companies take when they hire an employee with a criminal record, or don't do a full background check on applicants.
Flying Biscuit Cafe could be cited by ALE for hiring convicted felon
Republicans see opportunity in Perdue exit
By Lynn Bonner | E-mail | 1:10AM
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Legislative Republicans see a chance to win more Democratic support for GOP bills following Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue's decision to not seek a second term.

Lt. Gov. Dalton declares bid for governor
Duke wins 7% N.C. rate hike
By Bruce Henderson | E-mail | 12:45AM

The N.C. Utilities Commission approved an overall 7 percent rate increase Friday for Duke Energy's 1.8 million customers in the state, starting next month.

Deadly spot to get new signs
By Meghan Cooke | E-mail | January 27, 2012

City officials say they plan to install new signs at the busy uptown Charlotte intersection where two pedestrians were struck, including one Wells Fargo executive who was killed.

Second pedestrian struck at intersection
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Ex-boyfriend charged in grandmother's slaying

Body was discovered by her grandchildren at her Rowan County home Friday.

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Peeling back the sacred layers

Think you know your Bible? Think again.

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US Airways, flight attendants strike a labor deal

US Airways and its 6,700 flight attendants have reached a tentative deal to resolve a long-running labor dispute.

7-Eleven buys area Sam's Mart stores

7-Eleven will convert 55 Sam's Mart locations in the Charlotte region to 7-Elevens.

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BOBCATS »
Bobcats have worse down; better next?

Tom Sorensen: Charlotte is the worst team in the NBA. That’s no surprise.

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NCAA HOOPS »
Pack seeks its offensive touch

N.C. State looks to regroup as No. 19 Virginia arrives for ACC matchup tonight.

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Chevy will have firm grip on title

It will be difficult to pry the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship away from Chevy.

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Wallace, Myers Park lift game

Langston Wertz Jr.: A year ago, Patrick Wallace was a role player. And he didn't like it much.

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'Man on a Ledge' tumbles into pit of near-parody

Film about disgraced cop isn't even implausible in a fun way.

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Australian Open updates, photos

Keep up with the action in Melbrourne.

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