Local and breaking news from the Charlotte region

Man gets 50 years for $40 million Ponzi scheme

By Ely Portillo | E-mail | 7:59AM

A North Carolina man convicted of running the $40 million Black Diamond Ponzi scheme was sentenced Wednesday to 50 years in prison for what prosecutors called “the worst financial crime in this district in memory.”

911 call: Ex-CRVA chief charged with DWI

By Steve Harrison | E-mail | 9:39AM

Tim Newman, the former chief executive of the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, was charged with DWI and hit-and-run Tuesday night.

05.03.12 Newman collects pay after leaving CRVA

UNC-CH trustees question fraud

By Jane Stancill | E-mail | 9:31PM

They also hear about new procedures designed to prevent future fraud like what happened in the African and Afro-American Studies department.

Pineville police seek clues in robbery

By April Bethea | E-mail | 9:35AM

Pineville police are searching for a suspect in a strong arm robbery at a bank parking lot last weekend.

Today's Speed Street events

By Steve Lyttle | E-mail | 12:17PM

Activities begin at noon with a parade, and the three-day festival has caused several blocks of South Tryon Street to be closed.

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Speakers at Mecklenburg budget hearing seek more money for CMS pay raises

By Carmen Cusido | E-mail | 10:27PM

About a dozen supporters of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools rallied outside the Government Center Thursday to weigh in on Mecklenburg County’s proposed spending plan for 2012-13.

Sea level predictions create conflict

By Bruce Henderson | E-mail | 10:08PM

State lawmakers are considering a measure that would limit how North Carolina prepares for sea-level rise, which many scientists consider one of the surest results of climate change.

Interactive: Sea levels rising on Carolina coast

UNC-CH trustees question fraud | 9:31PM
Pineville police seek clues in robbery | 9:35AM
Today's Speed Street events | 12:17PM
Speakers at Mecklenburg budget hearing seek more money for CMS pay raises | 10:27PM
Sea level predictions create conflict | 10:08PM
VP Biden here for $10K-plate fundraiser | 8:38PM
Police still searching for murder suspect | 7:56AM
Fact check: TV ad attacks Pat McCrory without needed context | 8:36PM
Forecasters watch system near Florida | 3:06PM
Man convicted of child sex offenses | 9:01AM
No injuries in north Charlotte fire | 7:18AM
Box Creek Wilderness would be protected under agreement with private landowner | 7:01PM
Hurricane forecast: Fewer than recent years | 9:08PM

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