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Senators Burr, Hagan introduce Foxx at hearing

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.

Live now: Watch C-SPAN stream of hearing
Foxx prepares for D.C. debut at hearing
Heritage Foundation has eight questions for Foxx

Morrison: CMS will make case for $28.5 million hike

By Ann Doss Helms | E-mail | 2:50PM

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.

Mecklenburg budget plan would hike tax rate
'Dysfunction 101' back in session
County budget proposal
CMS budget information

CEO says Lowe’s will add employee hours after cutting too deeply

By Ely Portillo | E-mail | 1:01PM

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

Bruton Smith blasts Cabarrus politicians, taxes

By Adam Bell | E-mail | 11:23AM

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.

Bruton Smith: Vegas could get Charlotte's race
Smith: Track move not a "done deal"

Are you ready to fire up the grill this weekend?

By Kathleen Purvis | E-mail | 2:49PM

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.

More tips for grillin' & chillin' this summer
Enter to win The Grilling Book and gloves
The case for the gas grill
The benefits of cooking with charcoal

Rowan investigators find 6 meth labs | 2:44PM
8 hospitalized after Kings Mountain wreck | 2:11PM
Tesla shows Model S to influence NC bill | 2:03PM
DMV office closes after customer’s death | 2:02PM
Gaston vets, Caromont reach compromise | 1:20PM
Traffic alert: Beware of Speed Street closings | 1:03PM
US test-launches intercontinental missile | 12:51PM
Charlotte volunteers head to Oklahoma | 12:20PM
CMS deputy is Wake superintendent finalist | 11:36AM
Does your company allow volunteer time? | 11:35AM

POLITICS »

IRS official declares innocence, then pleads the 5th

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

Officials say Benghazi suspects under surveillance

POLITICS » 1:55PM

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.

NATION »

Farmers hope immigration bill brings workers

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

CRIME & JUSTICE »

Slain boy’s father taken from court after outburst

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

Courtroom scene
Mecklenburg County Arrests - 05.21.2013

LOCAL NEWS »

Mayors: Open up airport debate

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

Charlotte Mayors Forum

NATIONAL NEWS » 2:30PM

FBI: Man fatally shot in Boston bombing probe

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

Cameron: 'Indications' London attack terror

Slideshow »

The Daily Edit 05.22.13

COLLEGE HOOPS » 2:52PM

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.

Theo Pinson commits to North Carolina

PANTHERS »

Mike Tolbert excited for Shula's rushing game plan

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