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Amazon’s Jeff Bezos gave $10 million to super PAC. NC Democrat could benefit big-time

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Amazon’s Jeff Bezos gave $10 million to super PAC. NC Democrat could benefit big-time

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced a $10 million donation to super PAC With Honor that backs veterans for congress. Democrat Dan McCready, running against Mark Harris in the NC 9th Congressional District, is endorsed by the PAC.

September 06, 2018 10:08 PM

After 37 years at WBTV, Paul Cameron is retiring: ‘I kind of like this vacation thing.’

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After 37 years at WBTV, Paul Cameron is retiring: ‘I kind of like this vacation thing.’

September 07, 2018 02:01 AM

Hurricane Florence will affect the Carolinas, whether or not it gets close, experts say

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Hurricane Florence will affect the Carolinas, whether or not it gets close, experts say

September 06, 2018 06:17 PM

Mayor, wife found dead in their Eastern NC home. ‘They were the epitome of good people.’

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Mayor, wife found dead in their Eastern NC home. ‘They were the epitome of good people.’

September 07, 2018 12:09 AM

A developer broke his pledge to build affordable housing near uptown, a jury found

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A developer broke his pledge to build affordable housing near uptown, a jury found

September 06, 2018 12:56 PM

Duke Energy plans to close all of its NC coal plants. But it’ll take a while.

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Duke Energy plans to close all of its NC coal plants. But it’ll take a while.

September 06, 2018 03:49 PM

Burt Reynolds dies at 82: Did NC State loss lead ‘Stroker Ace’ to Hollywood career?

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Burt Reynolds dies at 82: Did NC State loss lead ‘Stroker Ace’ to Hollywood career?

September 06, 2018 03:29 PM

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Key to Carolina’s first win is stopping Ezekiel Elliott. How? Panthers D-line has plan.

September 06, 2018 08:56 PM

How Charlotte 49ers QB Chris Reynolds went from overlooked to grateful for ‘hard road’

September 06, 2018 07:06 PM

Charlotte 49ers sign reclassified guard Tyler Bertam to men’s basketball team

September 06, 2018 06:20 PM

UNC will hold forums for Silent Sam ideas. Black faculty say it has no place on campus.

September 06, 2018 05:08 PM

The ‘demand’ new Charlotte Hornets coach James Borrego calls essential to rebuilding

September 06, 2018 05:41 PM

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Paul Cameron, WBTV news anchor is retiring after almost 43 years in TV news

September 07, 2018 01:52 AM

Panthers’ owner David Tepper learned valuable lessons while growing up in Pittsburgh

September 06, 2018 08:57 PM

Panthers’ Big Question against the Cowboys

September 06, 2018 11:37 PM

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How Charlotte 49ers QB Chris Reynolds went from overlooked to grateful for ‘hard road’

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How Charlotte 49ers QB Chris Reynolds went from overlooked to grateful for ‘hard road’

September 06, 2018 07:06 PM

Key to Carolina’s first win is stopping Ezekiel Elliott. How? Panthers D-line has plan.

September 06, 2018 08:56 PM

Playing for ‘Flash’: Independence High QB embraces starting role after teammate dies

September 06, 2018 08:22 PM

Charlotte 49ers sign reclassified guard Tyler Bertam to men’s basketball team

September 06, 2018 06:20 PM

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After 37 years at WBTV, Paul Cameron is retiring: ‘I kind of like this vacation thing.’

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After 37 years at WBTV, Paul Cameron is retiring: ‘I kind of like this vacation thing.’

September 07, 2018 02:01 AM

Amazon’s Jeff Bezos gave $10 million to super PAC. NC Democrat could benefit big-time

September 06, 2018 10:08 PM

Hurricane Florence will affect the Carolinas, whether or not it gets close, experts say

September 06, 2018 06:17 PM

Broadcaster known for announcing ACC basketball and football games has died

September 06, 2018 09:57 AM

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Duke Energy plans to close all of its NC coal plants. But it’ll take a while.

Business

Duke Energy plans to close all of its NC coal plants. But it’ll take a while.

September 06, 2018 03:49 PM

Insurance giant adding more than 600 jobs in Forsyth County

September 06, 2018 11:26 AM

Harris Teeter’s newest store in south Charlotte will be a lot bigger than usual

September 05, 2018 11:45 AM

‘They’re not paying enough.’ Charlotte employers struggle with worker shortage.

September 04, 2018 05:21 PM

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Kevin Siers cartoon: Who is the New York Times’ op-ed author?

Opinion

Kevin Siers cartoon: Who is the New York Times’ op-ed author?

September 06, 2018 05:03 PM

North Carolina’s schools superintendent just raised a huge red flag about a suspicious purchase he made

September 06, 2018 10:09 AM

ICE request for NC voter records is bone-chilling

September 06, 2018 12:16 PM

Repeal the Confederate monument law and let local boards decide

September 06, 2018 08:51 AM

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Blogs & Columns

Sports Now Podcast: Fedora’s memory of the ECU loss and Week Two of college football

September 06, 2018 03:44 PM

A ‘free spirit’ UNC doctor will compete on the new season of ‘Survivor’

September 06, 2018 12:09 PM

Duke got revenge on Army. Now Northwestern wants the same from the Blue Devils.

September 05, 2018 12:34 PM

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Kevin Siers cartoon: Who is the New York Times’ op-ed author?

Kevin Siers cartoon: Who is the New York Times’ op-ed author?

September 06, 2018 05:03 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 4 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 4 2018

September 05, 2018 08:15 PM

Kevin Siers cartoon: How independent will Judge Kavanaugh be?

Kevin Siers cartoon: How independent will Judge Kavanaugh be?

September 05, 2018 03:51 PM

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Divers ‘surrounded by barracuda’ off NC, video shows. One came too close for comfort

Barracudas are second only to sharks when it comes to having a bad reputation, and so it’s understandable that a group of scuba divers were tense when “surrounded by barracuda” off North Carolina.

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After 37 years at WBTV, Paul Cameron is retiring: ‘I kind of like this vacation thing.’

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After 37 years at WBTV, Paul Cameron is retiring: ‘I kind of like this vacation thing.’

September 07, 2018 02:01 AM

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What’s on your plate, Charlotte? Doughnut news and a special Saturday lunch

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What’s on your plate, Charlotte? Doughnut news and a special Saturday lunch

September 06, 2018 11:27 AM

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