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Group formed after uptown melee expands vision

Two years after its founding, a group of successful black professionals returns to Food Lion Speed Street on Saturday to set an example for thousands of teens drawn to the uptown event.

Electrolux gives refrigerators, vacuums to struggling Charlotte families

By Mark Price | E-mail | 10:26PM

Dashana Teloma tried not to cry Friday as she hugged a new stainless steel Electrolux refrigerator at Crisis Assistance Ministry’s furniture bank.

Watch it live: All American Homecoming Banquet - POW Reunion

9:04PM

On May 24, 1973, the eve of Memorial Day weekend, President Richard Nixon brought nearly 600 POWs to the White House for a star-studded dinner. The president gave one request: For the choir to sing Collins’ hymn. Tonight, they sing again.

Pedestrian death rate jump worries city

By Steve Harrison | E-mail | 9:21PM

In the past five years, the accident rate involving pedestrians and vehicles in Charlotte has remained stable, according to a city study released Friday.

Changing fan habits a challenge for NASCAR

By Andrew Dunn and David Scott | E-mail | 8:28PM

As NASCAR and Charlotte Motor Speedway continue to deal with falling ticket revenue, they are happy for fans like Butch Berkebile. But as they prepare for the Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 – they also are concerned about a trend he represents.
Video snippets from Speed Street

Coca-Cola 600 preview
Kurt Busch preps for Coca-Cola 600
Speed Street 05.24.13
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Interactive: Map of Coca-Cola 600 ticket buyers
Sorensen: How will NASCAR get its groove back?
NASCAR's top 25 in influence
Speed Street kicks off in uptown

Former Charlotte POW leads hymn at Nixon library | 10:17PM
Durable goods demand is up | 8:34PM
Tesla service center in Raleigh portends NC dealership | 8:29PM
ECSU gets new interim leader as state probes police wrongdoing | 8:21PM
TB tests from South Meck negative | 6:40PM
Wal-Mart takes steps to keep shelves stocked | 5:26PM
Court hearing held on Panthers stadium talks | 4:59PM
Super PAC created for possible Tillis Senate bid | 4:20PM
Man wanted in two bank robberies | 4:20PM
ID released of man killed in home invasion | 2:11PM

CRIME & JUSTICE » 9:31PM

3 shot in Charlotte drive-by shooting

Three people have been shot in a drive-by shooting on Kennon and Pegram Streets in Charlotte, police say. Emergency crews were responding to scene at 4:51 p.m.

Drive-by shooting 05.24.13

LOCAL »

Charlotte Motor Speedway going all out to land X Games

An 11-time X Games gold medal winner says the Nationwide and Sprint Cup race track would be a great venue for extreme sports, too.

Charlotte's bid video for the X Games
Speed Street 05.24.13
Charlotte among finalists to host X Games starting in 2014

WEATHER »

A chilly start Saturday, then it'll be great

Temperatures will drop into the 40s overnight, which could set a record. But temperatures will climb into the 70s.

CRIME & JUSTICE »

Grand jury indicts in Walmart scam

A federal grand jury in Charlotte has indicted a man in connection with a refund/counterfeit goods scam that clipped Walmart stores in three states for almost $625,000.

Man accused of stealing $624,000 from Walmart

ENTERTAINMENT »

Remodeled Neighborhood Theater open

The remodeled NoDa venue opened its doors Wednesday with a snazzy, modern bar and more sophisticated look.

Neighborhood Theater

Slideshow »

The Daily Edit 05.24.13

THATS RACIN » 10:09PM

Q&A: Dale Jr's life is an adventure

Tom Sorensen: Dale Earnhardt Jr. talks about where he is and where he hopes to end up.

Kurt Busch preps for Coca-Cola 600
Coca-Cola 600 preview
Kahne, 600 a good fit

NCAA BASEBALL »

Basen, 49ers advance to A-10 title game

Shane Basen's grand slam helped the Charlotte 49ers throttle Xavier 12-3 and advance to the A-10 baseball tournament title game.

Pack sets up showdown with Heels

HEALTH » 10:04PM

Charlotte race fans embrace Behemoth Burger

The Behemoth Burger, the most unusual concession food at Charlotte Motor Speedway, includes 14 beef patties and a pound of melted cheese.

Behemoth Burger
Speed Street 05.24.13

DINING »

Fahrenheit rooftop restaurant coming to uptown Charlotte

Rocco Whalen, a Cleveland chef who gained notoriety on the Food Network, will open Fahrenheit restaurant on top of the Skye Condominiums tower this fall.

MOVIES »

Latest ‘Fast & Furious’ chapter is (lug) nuts

If you go to movies for cool cars, stupid stunts then “Fast & Furious 6” delivers handsomely. It may be the best film of the franchise. Grade C+ | Trailer