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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 | 10:20AM
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.
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Flying Biscuit Cafe could be cited by ALE
Republicans see opportunity in Gov. Perdue's lame-duck status
By Lynn Bonner | E-mail | 1:36PM
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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.

NC Rep. Faison says he'll run for governor
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Delay of tax-refund checks angers crowd at Instant Tax Service
NewsChannel 36 Staff | 10:26AM

The Instant Tax Service on Remount Road in south Charlotte called police for help Friday afternoon as about 75 angry people demanded their tax refund money.

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.

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Ex-boyfriend charged in slaying of grandmother

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

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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.

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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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ACC HOOPS » 2:24PM
Duke notches win over St. John's

Andre Dawkins' first-half shooting gives the Blue Devils an insurmountable lead, but the second half gets close.

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Charlotte's bad. Can the Cats get better?

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

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Tiger Woods grabs a share of lead

He shoots a 6-under 66 on Sunday to take the lead in Abu Dhabi with Robert Rock.

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Azarenka routs Sharapova to win Australian title

Victoria Azarenka, now the women's No. 1, defeated Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 in 1 hour, 22 minutes.

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Wallace, Myers Park lift game

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