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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.

Changing fan habits a challenge for NASCAR

By Andrew Dunn and David Scott | E-mail | 10:14AM

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

Speed Street 05.23.13
Scene & Heard: Catwalk for a Cause
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

McColl: Smaller banks need more access to talent

By Deon Roberts | E-mail | 5:01PM

Hugh McColl Jr. is supporting a proposed banking concentration at Queens University of Charlotte’s McColl School of Business — and he wants the banking industry to help.

McColl recalls summer camp experience
McColl is Observer's Summer Camp Fund chairman

Man charged in ex-girlfriend's slaying

1:54PM

Authorities said Tony Lamont Luther, 40, turned himself in to the Magistrate's Office before the body of his ex-girlfriend was found in her Salisbury apartment.

Mat arrested at Speed Street after hitting officer
Mecklenburg County Arrests - 05.23.2013
Man arrested at Speed Street after hitting officer

Lawmakers give green light to I-77 tolls

By Jim Morrill | E-mail | May 23, 2013

A leading Republican lawmaker – and a senior transportation department official – said Thursday that work on new Interstate 77 toll lanes could start next year.

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
Local pools, spraygrounds open Saturday | 1:53PM
United Way show focuses on volunteers | 1:46PM
Several graduation events this weekend | 11:57AM
NASCAR upholds crew members' suspensions | 11:36AM
Child protective services employee arrested | 10:48AM
TB tests from South Meck negative | 10:45AM

Private plane lands short of Charlotte runway

Airport officials have reopened West Boulevard between Yorkmont Road and Airport Drive after a small private airplane landed short of the runway at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Man headed to Charlotte hid gun in prosthetic leg

LOCAL » 5:14PM

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.

Slideshow »

Charlotte Latin graduation 05.24.13

LOCAL »

Hough High student hit by vehicle, injured

A Hough High School student was struck by a vehicle and injured Friday morning east of Davidson, authorities say.

Toilet paper closes U.S. 74 west of Shelby
Lockdowns Friday at 2 CMS elementaries

ENTERTAINMENT »

Remodeled Neighborhood Theater open

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

Neighborhood Theater

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The Daily Edit 05.24.13

THATS RACIN »

Hamlin blisters record to take pole

Thursday night, Denny Hamlin used a jaw-dropping, track-record lap at 195.624 mph to win the pole for Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600.

Thursday's photos
Bad combo: Stewart, CMS & 600 miles
Sunday's starting grid

PANTHERS »

Greg Hardy leaner, just as mean

Panthers DE Greg Hardy might have lost weight, but he hasn't lost his gift of gab.

Panthers workout 05.23.13
Notes: Veteran CBs make impression
OTAs: 5 impressions

DINING »

Cherish cevapi at Euro Grill & Cafe

Tiny spot next to market is subtitled ‘House of Cevaps’ for tasty little sausages, but there’s more.

Helen Schwab »

Cleveland star Rocco Whalen coming to Charlotte

Cleveland star chef Rocco Whalen will open a second outpost of his popular Fahrenheit in Charlott...

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