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Former Charlotte POW leads hymn at Nixon library

He’d scribbled the lyrics and music of a hymn on rough toilet paper, using a fish bone whittled to a fine point and red ink concocted from medicine in a diarrhea pill.

Charlottean leads former POWs at Nixon Library
Former POWs sing hymn in 1973
Former POWs reunite 05.24.13
President Nixon's address to POWs in 1973

Group formed after uptown melee expands vision

By Cleve R. Wootson Jr. | E-mail | 11:46PM

Two years after its founding, a group of successful black professionals returns to Food Lion Speed Street on Saturday to set an example for thousands of teens drawn to the uptown event.

Electrolux gives refrigerators, vacuums to struggling Charlotte families

By Mark Price | E-mail | May 24, 2013

Dashana Teloma tried not to cry Friday as she hugged a new stainless steel Electrolux refrigerator at Crisis Assistance Ministry’s furniture bank.

Pedestrian death rate jump worries city

By Steve Harrison | E-mail | May 24, 2013

In the past five years, the accident rate involving pedestrians and vehicles in Charlotte has remained stable, according to a city study released Friday.

McColl: Smaller banks need more access to talent

By Deon Roberts | E-mail | May 24, 2013

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

Record cold followed by much nicer weather today, Sunday | 8:35AM
Today: Tony, Danica, Survivor, and an 80-foot grill | 8:29AM
Google to face new antitrust probe | 1:54AM
Haley won’t dismiss alleged ‘supremacist’ | 1:53AM
Durable goods demand is up | May 24, 2013
Tesla service center in Raleigh portends NC dealership | May 24, 2013
ECSU gets new interim leader as state probes police wrongdoing | May 24, 2013
TB tests from South Meck negative | May 24, 2013
Wal-Mart takes steps to keep shelves stocked | May 24, 2013
Court hearing held on Panthers stadium talks | May 24, 2013

CRIME & JUSTICE »

3 shot in Charlotte drive-by shooting

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.

Drive-by shooting 05.24.13

LOCAL »

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.

CRIME & JUSTICE »

Grand jury indicts in Walmart scam

A federal grand jury in Charlotte has indicted a man in connection with a refund/counterfeit goods scam that clipped Walmart stores in three states for almost $625,000.

Man accused of stealing $624,000 from Walmart

DINING »

Fahrenheit rooftop restaurant coming to uptown Charlotte

Rocco Whalen, a Cleveland chef who gained notoriety on the Food Network, will open Fahrenheit on top of the Skye Condominiums tower.

Slideshow »

The Daily Edit 05.25.13

THATS RACIN »

Q&A: Dale Jr's life is an adventure

Tom Sorensen: Dale Earnhardt Jr. talks about where he is and where he hopes to end up.

Kurt Busch preps for Coca-Cola 600
Coca-Cola 600 preview
Kahne, 600 a good fit

NBA PLAYOFFS »

Pacers steal Game 2 from Heat, 97-93

David West's right hand helped the Indiana Pacers grab home-court advantage in the Eastern Conference finals.

PREP SPORTS »

Roberson star torments S.Meck

South Meck, Roberson meet again Saturday; winner advancies to the state championship series.

S.Meck - TC Roberson 05.24.13
Soccer: Hough goes for state title repeat
Friday's results
Friday's roundup

NCAA BASEBALL »

Basen, 49ers advance to A-10 title game

Shane Basen's grand slam helped the 49ers throttle Xavier 12-3.

Heels top Clemson
Pack sets up showdown with Heels

HEALTH »

Race fans embrace Behemoth Burger

The Behemoth Burger at Charlotte Motor Speedway includes 14 beef patties and a pound of melted cheese.

Behemoth Burger
Speed Street 05.24.13

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