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More vets suffer from ALS, but the VA moves to help

No one is yet certain why military veterans are twice as likely to develop amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, than the general population. But the Department of Defense and the VA get high marks for trying to reduce the suffering.

Chiquita deal required global headquarters in Charlotte
By Steve Harrison and Ely Portillo | E-mail | 8:31PM
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Charlotte and Mecklenburg County’s deal with Chiquita would potentially let them end incentive payments because the fruit company is moving its headquarters.
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CMS to ask NC lawmakers for chance to craft better teacher plan
By Ann Doss Helms | E-mail | 8:10AM
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Joining a chorus of concern about the state’s “25 percent law” that phases out teacher tenure, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board voted unanimously Tuesday to ask state legislators for a chance to create its own plan.

Butler principal leaving; 2 other schools get leaders
Orr, Carlee square off over parking rates at Charlotte’s airport
By Ely Portillo | E-mail | 8:37PM
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Former Aviation Director Jerry Orr says his proposal did include tables on parking rate increases. His projections called for about the same increases as the ones that Brent Cagle, Orr’s replacement, established.

Jerry Orr: I'm not to blame for parking increases
Southwest wants Charlotte-to-Dallas flight
Crowders Mountain victim identified as veteran climber
By Michael Gordon and Joe DePriest | E-mail | 6:17PM
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Shelby native Mark Byers, 53, had been climbing for four decades. He’s remembered as a skilled climber who didn’t take risks, and a family man.

1 killed, 1 injured in separate N.C. climbing accidents
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Motorists are dealing with wet streets and potentially gusty winds in the Charlotte area.

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Shelby tech firm launching Google Fiber-style service

RST Global says it is rolling out a network that can offer Internet at speeds up to 100 gigabits per second.

CHS will use big data to cut costs

The move comes as Carolinas HealthCare System faces falling reimbursement rates and higher costs for the uninsured.

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Commissioner irked at paying charter debt

Mecklenburg County Commissioner Dumont Clarke was not happy to read that county taxpayers could b...

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Entrepreneurs share their best business advice

We asked, you responded, and here we’re sharing the tips that have helped you grow as business leaders.

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Make vegetables the star of healthier winter stews

New York Times food writer Mark Bittman offers a healthier take on cooking up a stew.

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Steve Smith is still a Carolina Panther - for now

The Panthers’ most notable move Tuesday was one they didn’t make – trading or releasing wide receiver Steve Smith.

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OLs Hangartner, Byers retiring
Ware, Peppers released as free agency opens
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ACC tournament is final hope for bubble teams

Four teams, including NC State, enter the ACC tournament needing to play their way into the NCAA tournament.

NC State, N.C. State, Wolfpack, Georgia Tech, GT, Yellowjackets
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Charlotte 49ers’ Henry ready for postseason run

Charlotte point guard Pierria Henry is ready to make a postseason run. The 49ers face UAB Wednesday in the C-USA tournament.

BOBCATS »
Clifford lays down the law on rotation

The Bobcats are fighting for an NBA playoff berth, and coach Steve Clifford is making it clear that performance will decide playing time.

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