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New barbecue restaurant finds a big surprise inside

December 27, 2018 10:10 AM

These changes will bring new entertainment and housing options to University City

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These changes will bring new entertainment and housing options to University City

December 27, 2018 07:59 AM

Lost driver stopped at Circle K on Christmas Eve. She left with a winning lotto ticket.

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Lost driver stopped at Circle K on Christmas Eve. She left with a winning lotto ticket.

December 27, 2018 03:59 PM

He claimed diplomatic immunity. Feds at the Charlotte airport took his $250K anyway.

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He claimed diplomatic immunity. Feds at the Charlotte airport took his $250K anyway.

December 27, 2018 03:25 PM

Murder or misdemeanor? ‘One-punch’ death involving Wake coach leaves Raleigh mom seeking answers

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Murder or misdemeanor? ‘One-punch’ death involving Wake coach leaves Raleigh mom seeking answers

December 26, 2018 02:06 PM

Seen those new brilliant-colored tubes along Charlotte’s light rail? Here’s what they are

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Seen those new brilliant-colored tubes along Charlotte’s light rail? Here’s what they are

December 27, 2018 11:19 AM

Cell signal puts Cohen outside Prague around time of purported Russian meeting

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Cell signal puts Cohen outside Prague around time of purported Russian meeting

December 27, 2018 10:36 AM

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Boy thought Cam Newton gave him a jersey for Christmas. Then the Panthers QB did so.

December 27, 2018 05:17 PM

Retest results are in for Lake Norman High drinking water. Here’s what they found.

December 27, 2018 04:12 PM

Ring in 2019 with these 11 New Year’s Eve events in Charlotte

December 27, 2018 03:37 PM

Angry diamondback rattlesnake resists being herded off road by hunters, video shows

December 27, 2018 02:36 PM

Police identify victim, one suspect in deadly shooting in Huntersville

December 27, 2018 12:00 AM

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South Carolina’s Steven Montac breaks down the biggest concern in the UVA offense

December 27, 2018 01:39 PM

Carolina Panthers QB Kyle Allen on goal for his first NFL start

December 27, 2018 05:41 PM

Panthers coach talks about history with Teddy Bridgewater

December 27, 2018 03:56 PM

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Panthers likely to face new quarterback on Sunday, but he’s not new to everyone

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Panthers likely to face new quarterback on Sunday, but he’s not new to everyone

December 27, 2018 03:59 PM

Panthers out of playoffs, but that doesn’t lessen QB Kyle Allen’s ‘great opportunity’

December 27, 2018 05:41 PM

Steve Martin in retirement: Hornets icon on weight loss, 30 years in NBA, Curry’s charm

December 27, 2018 12:00 PM

UNC field hockey breaks ‘Final Four Curse’ with a perfect season

December 27, 2018 11:28 AM

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NC man bursts into tears when dead mom’s voice comes from Christmas gift, video shows

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NC man bursts into tears when dead mom’s voice comes from Christmas gift, video shows

December 27, 2018 06:02 PM

Lost driver stopped at Circle K on Christmas Eve. She left with a winning lotto ticket.

December 27, 2018 03:59 PM

These changes will bring new entertainment and housing options to University City

December 27, 2018 07:59 AM

Is SC Holocaust monument threatened by ruling against religious symbols on memorials?

December 26, 2018 03:19 PM

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New barbecue restaurant finds a big surprise inside

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New barbecue restaurant finds a big surprise inside

December 27, 2018 10:10 AM

These changes will bring new entertainment and housing options to University City

December 27, 2018 07:59 AM

6 new places to eat in Charlotte in 2019

December 21, 2018 08:35 AM

Construction begins on 29-story uptown bank tower. It will have more than offices.

December 26, 2018 10:39 AM

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Is NC ready for the new disaster economy?

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Is NC ready for the new disaster economy?

December 27, 2018 03:03 PM

They made Charlotte better in 2018 (Part 2)

December 27, 2018 05:00 AM

Kevin Siers cartoon slideshow: 2018 in Review

December 25, 2018 12:00 AM

They made Charlotte better in 2018

December 26, 2018 05:30 AM

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When you don’t know what to get that NASCAR driver on your holiday gift list, try...

December 27, 2018 11:42 AM

Finishing with a flourish: Duke routs Temple behind Jones, Rahming

December 27, 2018 05:06 PM

Is Leesville Road sophomore Carter Whitt the best guard in the state? His coach thinks so

December 26, 2018 10:20 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 24, 2018

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December 27, 2018 07:55 PM

Kevin Siers cartoon slideshow: 2018 in Review

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December 25, 2018 12:00 AM

Photo Gallery: North Carolina vs Kentucky | December 22, 2018

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December 22, 2018 10:18 PM

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‘Mommy came out of the box.’ Army mom surprises her daughter on 6th birthday.

North Carolina Army National Guard Specialist Sydney Childers-Davis hid inside a large blue box at Timber Drive Elementary School in Garner to surprise her daughter on her 6th birthday. She had been deployed overseas for more than six months.

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New barbecue restaurant finds a big surprise inside

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New barbecue restaurant finds a big surprise inside

December 27, 2018 10:10 AM

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‘A museum is not just a place.’ New director of NC Museum of Art dreams big.

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‘A museum is not just a place.’ New director of NC Museum of Art dreams big.

December 27, 2018 12:29 PM

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