FOXX TRANSPORTATION
Foxx draws praise at his confirmation hearing

Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx, who has been nominated by President Obama to be U.S. Transportation Secretary, has so far had an easy confirmation hearing before the Senate’s Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee Wednesday afternoon.

On C-SPAN: Watch the Foxx hearing
Foxx confirmation hearing 05.22.13
Heritage Foundation has eight questions for Foxx
Tweeting the Foxx hearing
Speed Street will take over parts of uptown Thursday
By Cleve R. Wootson Jr. | E-mail | May 22, 2013
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Trucks began lumbering into uptown Wednesday, installing stages, hauling in food and placing barriers for Food Lion Speed Street, the NASCAR-themed street festival that will take over parts of the center city over the next three days.
Speed Street 05.22.13
List of driver appearances uptown
Speed Street revs up with local acts
Traffic alert: Beware of uptown road closures
Map: Race Festival Layout
Mooresville lawmaker quits co-chairman post over upset with House Speaker Thom Tillis
By Jim Morrill | E-mail | May 22, 2013
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A private spat turned very public Wednesday when a Mooresville lawmaker aired a list of grievances against N.C. House Speaker – and fellow Republican – Thom Tillis, even handing over his gavel as co-chair of a powerful committee.

Read Rep. Brawley's letter (.pdf)
May 5: Rep. Brawley speaks out against I-77 tolls
CEO says Lowe’s will add employee hours after cutting too deeply
By Ely Portillo | E-mail | May 22, 2013
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Mooresville-based Lowe’s Inc. is adding employee hours and making sure its stores have key items in stock, after CEO Robert Niblock said cuts went too far during the recession.

Press release: Financial details
Lowe's sends aid to disaster areas
US home sales tick up to highest in 3 1/2 years
As Scouts prepare to vote on gay members, Charlotte man shares story
By Karen Garloch | E-mail | May 22, 2013
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In 2000, when Comer was a 14-year-old high school freshman in Winston-Salem, he was dismissed from his Scout troop shortly after revealing that he is gay.

Will Boy Scouts accept gay youth? Vote is imminent
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I-77 toll lanes approved despite angry crowd’s objections

An angry crowd of Interstate 77 toll lane opponents booed and shouted after they were given 10 minutes air their objections to tolls.

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Cyclist injured in wreck with school bus

A cyclist was in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after striking a school bus in the 2900 block of Old Steele Creek Road.

CRIME & JUSTICE »
Eastbrook Road drama plays out in trial over slain toddler

Shariff Baker says he tried twice to tell police who fired the shots that killed 2-year-old Amias Robinson, but they wouldn’t believe him.

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POLITICS »
McCrory foresees compromise on budget, taxes

Gov. Pat McCrory declined to say Wednesday whether he would veto a state budget that includes provisions he disagrees with.

EDUCATION »
Morrison: CMS will make case for $28.5 million hike

Superintendent Heath Morrison says he will continue to press for a $28.5 million bump at a joint session Thursday.

Harry Jones severance: $263,599
STYLE »
The white time

Fashion rules tie people in knots. They get angry, anxious and exasperated by the idea they shouldn’t wear something because it’s not proper.

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Advice: Baggage Check
Style File: Jeff Hull
NATIONAL NEWS »
FBI: Man fatally shot in Boston bombing probe

Authorities said the man initiated a violent confrontation while being questioned by law enforcement.

Brutal attack in London heightens terror fears
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The Daily Edit 05.23.13
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PANTHERS »
Panthers sign top draft picks

The three big-bodied linemen who are the anchors of the Panthers’ 2013 draft class are under contract.

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NBA PLAYOFFS » 12:16AM
LeBron saves Heat at buzzer

LeBron James made a layup as time expired in OT as the Miami Heat won a wild Game 1, 103-102, of the Eastern finals.

THATS RACIN »
2014 Hall of Fame class spans decades

NASCAR Hall of Fame to add Tim Flock, Maurice Petty, Dale Jarrett, Jack Ingram and Fireball Roberts.

Maurice Petty
Photos: 2014 inductees
ENTERTAINMENT » 12:41AM
Danica Patrick shoots GoDaddy ad in Charlotte

As GoDaddy ads go, this one will wind up being pretty tame.

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Danica Patrick films ad
Slideshow: The photo shoot
PHOTOS » 12:00AM
A-10: 49ers 6, Richmond 5
niners tout 150pp baseball
Big inning boosts 49ers
Pack solid in opener
Heels seek 'mojo'
PREP SPORTS » 12:39AM
S.Meck pitcher out to cap big year

The mental part of the game has been the difference for Earl Oliver.

Wednesday's results
Playoff pairings
COLLEGE HOOPS » 12:40AM
Coach K returning to U.S. men's team

Mike Krzyzewski had decided to remain coach of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team.

Heels land Pinson
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