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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    The Bank of America Corporate Center serves as a backdrop as snow begins to fall on Thursday, January 17, 2013. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Steam rises from light fixtures as snow begins to fall on Thursday, January 17, 2013. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    Snow falls as a pedestrian passes by on Thursday, January 17, 2013 near Tryon Street. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Mark Hames - mhames@charlotteobserver.com
    Rain mixed with some snow was pouring over uptown Charlotte on Thursday night, Jan. 17, 2013. (MARK HAMES - mhames@charlotteobserver.com)
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    Mark Hames - mhames@charlotteobserver.com
    Rain mixed with some snow was pouring over uptown Charlotte on Thursday night, Jan. 17, 2013. (MARK HAMES - mhames@charlotteobserver.com)
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    Mark Hames - mhames@charlotteobserver.com
    Rain mixed with some snow was pouring over uptown Charlotte on Thursday night, Jan. 17, 2013. (MARK HAMES - mhames@charlotteobserver.com)
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    Mark Hames - mhames@charlotteobserver.com
    Rain mixed with some snow was pouring over uptown Charlotte on Thursday night, Jan. 17, 2013. (MARK HAMES - mhames@charlotteobserver.com)
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    Mark Hames - mhames@charlotteobserver.com
    Rain mixed with some snow was pouring over uptown Charlotte on Thursday night, Jan. 17, 2013. (MARK HAMES - mhames@charlotteobserver.com)
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    JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
    Isaac Hovis pumps gas for a generator at Mountain Crossing Convenience Store on NC 181 in Jonas RIdge in Burke County. Heavy snow was was bending trees and threatened power poles in the NC mountains. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
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    JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
    Isaac Hovis pumps gas for a generator at Mountain Crossing Convenience Store on NC 181 in Jonas RIdge in Burke County. Heavy snow was was bending trees and threatened power poles in the NC mountains. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
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    TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
    A pedestrian crosses South Tryon St. during the heavy rain and gusting wind in uptown Charlotte Thursday, January 17, 2013. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    A commuter is silhouetted by a sign while walking in the rain in uptown Charlotte, NC on Thursday, January 17, 2013. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    Mark Hames - mhames@charlotteobserver.com
    Clouds roll in over the Charlotte skyline Thursday, Jan.17, 2013. (MARK HAMES - mhames@charlotteobserver.com)
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    TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
    A pedestrian struggles against the heavy rain and gusting wind in uptown Charlotte Thursday, January 17, 2013. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
    Terron Curry struggles against the heavy rain and gusting wind in uptown Charlotte Thursday, January 17, 2013. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
    A commuter waits in the rain near the intersection of Trade and Tryon Streets for the Gold Rush Trolley on Thursday, January 17, 2013. Jeff Siner - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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    TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
    A pedestrian crosses South Tryon St. during the heavy rain and gusting wind in uptown Charlotte Thursday, January 17, 2013. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
    A pedestrian struggles against the heavy rain and gusting wind in uptown Charlotte Thursday, January 17, 2013. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
    A woman struggles against the heavy rain and gusting wind in uptown Charlotte Thursday, January 17, 2013. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
    A pedestrian struggles against the heavy rain and gusting wind in uptown Charlotte Thursday, January 17, 2013. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
    A firefighter carries a dog that was in a wrecked vehicle following a crash on northbound Interstate 85 near Freedom Dr. Thursday, January 17, 2013. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
    Traffic backs up for miles following a crash on northbound Interstate 85 near Freedom Dr. Thursday, January 17, 2013. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    Davie Hinshaw - dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
    Folks brave the weather in uptown Charlotte Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013. Davie Hinshaw - dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
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    Davie Hinshaw - dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
    Traffic is crawling along Sardis Road near Randolph Road as commuters make their way toward Providence Road because inbound Randolph Road is closed between Rembrandt Circle and Meadowood Lane, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013. Delays are expected throughout rush hour on Providence Road. Duke Power is working to repair the damaged power lines after a serious overnight crash officials said. Davie Hinshaw - dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
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