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January 22, 2018

• CMS policy change calls for support of LGBTQ diversity. Pro and con forces mobilize.
• Charlotte’s updated ‘Roval’ leaves track officials excited, drivers ... something else
• A boy was poisoned at a hotel and died. Now his family has reached a high-priced settlement.
• Ever gone to Jimmie’s or the Greek festival? This man was behind both.
• What’s the name of Elizabeth’s newest restaurant?
• Two pedestrians die in Charlotte Monday. Both had been drinking, police say.
• The government is open again, but the reason for the shutdown remains
• Comedian asked audience member why he wasn’t laughing. Video shows the guy’s response.
• Panthers’ Ron Rivera wisely tabs next man up, and maybe out, as defensive coordinator
• Cox Mill boys, Ashbrook girls sit atop N.C. 3A media basketball polls
• This adorable seal pup was spotted on NC beach. Now warnings are being issued.
• Bank of America faces backlash for eliminating free checking account
• How extreme is Donald Trump (and his new ad) on immigration? Let Republican presidents tell you
• Amazon’s HQ2 snub leaves Charlotte wondering, ‘What’s wrong with our city?’
• Kyle Guy, No. 2 Virginia pull away to beat Wake Forest 59-49 for 10th straight win
• Ex-Gamecocks likely to play big roles in Super Bowl ... lined up against each other
• Charlotte Catholic rising in Observer Sweet 16 poll
• Charlotte Observer HS basketball players of the week
• This week’s games to watch, full Observer-area schedule
• Ardrey Kell still rules in Observer girls Sweet 16 poll
• After all those snow days, expect a quiet weather week (and some rain) in Charlotte
• The goal was big, but another play was key Sunday for the Charlotte Checkers
• It’s going to be a wet and windy night in Charlotte
• Funeral of fallen York County officer set today in Charlotte. Expect traffic delays.
• Lincoln firefighters responded to burning car. Then they found a body inside.
• Shutdown a sign of Democrats pushing liberal agenda too far
• A year later, thousands of ‘fired up’ women marched again. Here’s what it inspired.
• Once a pregnant teen, an editor takes on a new challenge: Saving local news
• Danica Patrick lands ride for her NASCAR farewell race – the Daytona 500
• Here’s how much you can save going solar under new Duke Energy program
• Huntersville town manager resigns after arrest on assault charge
• Arizona Cardinals hire Panthers DC Steve Wilks as head coach, but replacement in place
• Andrea Bocelli says he’ll team with Opera Carolina (but not Ed Sheeran) in Charlotte
• Who’s on the Country Megaticket for 2018 at PNC Music Pavilion?
• What we need to remind ourselves after the Aziz Ansari accusation
• At last, the first batch of beer has been brewed at the new Heist Brewery facility
• This app helps you find the perfect out-of-office work space that fits all your needs
• I tried being vegan for 14 days—and it was somewhat of a disaster
• Coffee, talk and new work: LaCa Projects celebrates 5th anniversary, with a café
• Why this festival in Charleston belongs on your must-do-this-spring list
• Tidy up Lenten roses for lovely season ahead
• Vince Carter, Dean Smith’s final NBA legacy, still jammin’, surprising himself at 40
• Hornets’ Nic Batum on why he has played better in past 2 games: It’s not me, it’s him