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Child struck by lightning in Charlotte will make full recovery

A month after being struck by lightning, 9-year-old Khye Felder sits comfortably between his parents and siblings, who joke that they can’t decide between the nicknames “Bolt” or “Mr. Lightning.”

Interactive: Panthers ready to show off stadium renovations

By Ely Portillo | E-mail | 7:34PM

Bigger, faster, louder: That’s what most of the renovations at Bank of America Stadium add up to. Here’s a look at what’s different since the last time the Carolina Panthers played in Charlotte.

Sneak peek inside Bank of America Stadium
Panthers report to camp at Bank of America Stadium
Fan Fest, training camp fan information
Panthers rule out more public cash for stadium

Ponzi operator pleads guilty to $2.5M Charlotte scheme

By Deon Roberts | E-mail | 2:24PM

A man accused of running a Ponzi scheme that bilked about 25 Charlotte investors out of more than $2.5 million has pleaded guilty to securities fraud, U.S. Attorney Anne Tompkins announced Thursday.

Packed planes boost airlines’ profits

By Ely Portillo and Rachel Adams-Heard | E-mail | 10:49AM

Airlines are squeezing their passengers into planes that are more and more full, helping boost profits at the expense of an endangered species – the empty middle seat.

American Airlines soars to 2nd-quarter profit

UNC-CH announces program to help athletes complete degrees

By Jane Stancill | E-mail | 9:23PM

Complete Carolina will provide financial and advising support to former athletes to help them finish their UNC-Chapel Hill degrees.

NC senators push for new incentives to encourage relocating businesses | 9:16PM
For one family, 24 Hours of Booty offers chance to fight against cancer | 8:25PM
Child struck by lightning in Charlotte will make full recovery | 8:13PM
Cotham: New NC Senate bill shields salaries of for-profit charter school staff | 8:01PM
3-2-1 workout ideal for summer travel | 7:39PM
Duke Energy makes senior manager changes | 6:36PM
Drugged-up driver in 2013 fatal crash gets 12 years | 6:22PM
Project for West Charlotte rising freshmen gathers $1,450 in real donations | 5:11PM
More than 182,000 in NC to receive $8.5 million in ACA insurance refunds | 4:35PM
New Mooresville center targets I-77 motorists | 2:50PM

WEATHER »

Strong storms today, weekend looks good

The storms are expected to move into the Charlotte region later this afternoon.

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Party Pix 07.24.2014

MUSIC »

Michael Franti brings yoga to the stage with Soulshine Tour

Sunday, musician and activist Michael Franti brings the first-ever Soulshine Tour to Charlotte.

MOVIES »

Braff stays in comfort zone with ‘Wish I Was Here’

Zach Braff’s “Wish I Was Here” is a sweet and jokey feature film at home in the punchline rhythms of TV sitcoms.

ENTERTAINMENT »

Paramore, Fall Out Boy bring the old-school rock

Hayley Williams has blue hair, and Fall Out Boy is on a mission to 'save rock ‘n’ roll.' Clearly, we’re not in middle school anymore.

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A window on 1927

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The Daily Edit: 7.25.2014

PANTHERS »

Panthers disappointed in Greg Hardy, but no discipline imminent

GM Dave Gettleman said Greg Hardy’s legal troubles are very concerning and disappointing.

Panthers report to camp at Bank of America Stadium
Cam Newton back, Jonathan Stewart out as Panthers start camp
Sorensen: Was last year a fluke for Panthers? Training camp won’t lie
Notes: Three vie for Gross' spot, LB signed

THATS RACIN » 8:47PM

Time is right for Newman to make move

A victory Sunday at Indianapolis would essentially lock Ryan Newman into the Chase field.

Who's hot heading into Indy

HORNETS »

Walker expects big boost from Stephenson

Sorensen: Hornets’ Kemba Walker, Lance Stephenson grew up playing against each other. Now, Walker expects Stephenson to take on some of the end-of-game pressure.