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Rick Thames
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Readers reach deeper to help Christmas Bureau

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New Observer iPad app introduces a tablet edition

Gun permits: We should handle with care, but keep them public records


Mark Washburn
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Ask the trolley driver to drop you at the mirage

Cornelius toll vote puts drivers in a jam

The Panthers got our $87 million, bless their hearts


Dannye Romine Powell
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A message from 1946 found in a floorboard far away

Carolinas artists create works inspired by the Obamas

Hickory woman wins chance to meet Obama, first lady

Earth & Energy
Earth & Energy
BLOG | Earth & Energy »

AG Cooper, Public Staff disagree over Duke rate hike case

Duke Energy paid no federal income taxes in 2012

New air rules would hurt coal power, study says

Young Achievers
Young Achievers
BLOG | Young Achievers »

Charlotte teens to be honored at GoodWorks Youth Awards

Country Day 8th grader raises money for Crohn's Disease research

Students: Set up a successful blood drive and win $1,000

Crime & Punishment
Crime & Punishment
BLOG | Crime & Punishment »

A drone makes its debut

Fired officer's case provides inside look at how CMPD disciplines officers

Monroe: Police negotiated with protesters during DNC

Weather Guy
Weather Guy
BLOG | Weather Guy »

Hurricane Sandy survey ... some sobering results

Snow in Texas? In May? Welcome to Spring, 2013

Tornado damage repaired ... after 2 years of work

Election Watch
Election Watch
BLOG | Election Watch »

Her plan: Senator Paula Broadwell, R-N.C.

Charlotte ranks No. 2 in political fundraising

Will the Panthers game decide the presidential election?

Paper Trail
Paper Trail
BLOG | Paper Trail »

Spivey's retirement message

Charter application: Is it cheating?

More about CMS schedules

Your Schools
Your Schools
BLOG | Your Schools »

KIPP ready to grow in Charlotte, state

The absent teacher and reader questions

Will CMS hold its market share?

Campaign Tracker
Campaign Tracker
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Sheriff expects to hang up badge

A hairy end to the legislative session?

Another name thrown out for 12th District race


Joe Depriest
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Bike races, spring fest, music: Belmont has it all

Loray Mill restoration begins

Two former POWs reunite


Joe Marusak
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He's sent a message to Iraqi kids: Let's play ball

Could this gentle Lab be the next new cover dog?

Lake Davidson skiing could be wiped out