Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx, who has been nominated by President Barack Obama to be U.S. Transportation Secretary, was introduced Wednesday afternoon to the Senate’s transportation panel by N.C. Democratic Senator Kay Hagan and Republican Senator Richard Burr.

Superintendent Heath Morrison said Wednesday he appreciates the county manager’s proposal to give Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools a $21.3 million increase, but said he and board members will press for a $28.5 million bump at a joint session Thursday.

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.

A day after threatening to move the fall NASCAR race out of Concord, track owner Bruton Smith blamed Cabarrus County politicians for raising his taxes.

Memorial Day weekend: A time for a grillmaster to shine. These 10 new barbecue and grilling cookbooks can give both veterans and newbies inspiration and instruction.

Lois Lerner's controversial opening statement left some Republican lawmakers seething.

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

They warn that either fruits and vegetables can be imported or workers can be imported.

The father of the dead toddler was dragged from a Mecklenburg courtroom after he shouted at the man accused of killing his son.

Charlotte’s former mayors had differing views Tuesday on the fight over control of Charlotte’s airport.

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

~ The Daily Edit 05.22.13

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

Carolina Panthers fullback expressed his pleasure with the first-year Panthers offensive coordinator's desire to return to a more traditional running game.

NASCAR driver Danica Patrick completed a photo shoot and taping of an ad for sponsor GoDaddy.com at the Two Pros Fitness club Thursday.

Charlotte Bobcats file paperwork to change team's name to the Hornets for the 2014-15 season.

The fans who pack campgrounds on and near Charlotte Motor Speedway have formed a community of their own.

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