Thursday, April 28, 2011

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RT@CharlotteFD: *Traffic Collision W/Entrapment*: 2300 Block Eastway Dr; Physical Rescue; Area Battalion 1/Station 15; Ops Channel C; @ 5:05pm: Rbrisley###
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Man sent to prison for at least 34 years in sex case

Man sent to prison for at least 34 years in sex case: "(By Cleve R. Wootson Jr., cwootson@charlotteobserver.com) A Charlotte man will spend more than 34 years in prison after being convicted of abducting and having a sex with a Massachusetts teenager he met on the Internet.

Kareem Kirk, 38, was sentenced Wednesday to 34 to 41 years in prison for felony child abduction and four counts of felony statutory sex offense."

JamieTraffic: The left lane of...

JamieTraffic: The left lane of inbound Independence just reopened near Uptown. NCDOT cleared the storm drain and the flooding has receded.

Flooding Shuts Down Part Of Independence

Flooding Shuts Down Part Of Independence: "One lane of Independence Boulevard is closed because of flooding."

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

NC teacher faces sex charges after student essay

NC teacher faces sex charges after student essay: "(By MEG KINNARD, Associated Press) A former high school band teacher in North Carolina was arrested on sex charges after a young woman wrote in an essay in her college newspaper that he got her pregnant - and took her to get an abortion - when she was his student.

The essay, 'I had an affair with my high school teacher,' used some fake names but identified the Winston-Salem school, and the principal there tipped off authorities. It was originally written for a composition class at North Carolina Central University and appeared in the campus paper this month as part of an annual special section."

Belk ramps close at 9 tonight

Belk ramps close at 9 tonight: "If the John Belk Freeway and I-77 are a part of your evening commute, be on the road before 9.

Weather permitting, state highway crews will be closing the ramps at the intersection of I-277/I-77 from 9 tonight to 6 a.m. Thursday for pavement work. That means the roads will operate normally for most of the evening commute tonight and rush hour Thursday."

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

RT@TWCBreaking: SPC just upgraded S AR, NE TX, extreme SE OK to a HIGH risk of severe t-storms. Image: http://twitpic.com/4pqglv #severe
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Sunday, April 17, 2011

North Carolina spends $140 million on faulty water projects

North Carolina spends $140 million on faulty water projects: "(By Dan Kane and David Raynor, dan.kane@newsobserver.com) State programs intended to offset environmental damage from development have spent about $140 million on work that is failing, needs repair or is too far away from distressed sources of drinking water.

Dozens of projects - including one in Charlotte - under the state Ecosystem Enhancement Program and its predecessors have not produced the expected improvements for streams and wetlands, which filter water on its way to lakes and reservoirs. Some projects have damaged water quality by dumping sediment into waterways, a (Raleigh) News & Observer investigation shows."

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

CMS wants $10 million more from Mecklenburg

CMS wants $10 million more from Mecklenburg: "(By Eric Frazier, efrazier@charlotteobserver.com) Superintendent Peter Gorman wants Mecklenburg County officials to give Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools $10 million more than last year, according to a just-released summary of his 2011-12 budget proposal.

But the new money wouldn't stop long-planned layoffs of nearly 600 educators or deep cuts he's proposed in everything from preschool programs to custodians to campus security staff."

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Budget agreement averts government shutdown

Budget agreement averts government shutdown: "With a partial government shutdown just minutes away, President Obama and congressional leaders reached a tentative deal Friday night to cut ...


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Friday, April 8, 2011

2 men shot in north Charlotte

2 men shot in north Charlotte: "(Observer Staff Reports) Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say two men were shot early Friday in an apparent drive-by shooting in north Charlotte.

The shooting happened about 1 a.m. at an apartment building on Julia Avenue. That is off Carmine Street, between Interstate 77 and Statesville Avenue."

2 dead; Lincoln Co. highway is closed

2 dead; Lincoln Co. highway is closed: "(By Steve Lyttle, slyttle@charlotteobserver.com) Two people were killed Thursday afternoon in a head-on collision that is keeping part of a Lincoln County highway closed Friday.

The N.C. Department of Transportation says Maiden Highway, or Business U.S. 321, will remain closed near Horsehoe Lake Road until at least mid-afternoon today, following the two-vehicle wreck Thursday."

Man who was killed uptown is identified

Man who was killed uptown is identified: "(CharlotteObserver.com) Police have identified a man found shot to death in an uptown parking lot early Wednesday.

Someone called police around 2:15 a.m. reporting an assault in a parking lot at the Cedar Oaks Condominiums on Cates Street in the Gateway Village area."

Thursday, April 7, 2011

RT@CharlotteFD: *UPDATE:Structure Fire*: 6700 block of Edenwood Place; (27) Firefighters needed to knockdown fi... Read more at http://bit.ly/hwdstK
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RT@CharlotteFD: *Structure Fire*: 6700 block of Edenwood Place; Heavy Smoke Showing;2-Story House; Area Batt. 4... Read more at http://bit.ly/eezD1f
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RT@espn: Reports: Mother of LeBron James of Miami Heat arrested on assault charge - http://es.pn/hd6pQ6
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RT@JamieTraffic: Accident on 77 South at SC Welcome Center. Right lane blocked. Bigger delays are actually on the northbound side (rubberneckers).
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

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RT@cltchamber: Blog: Google Comes to Charlotte http://ow.ly/1c3Vte
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RT@CharlotteFD: *UPDATE: Structure Fire*: 12600 block of Persimmon Tree Drive; (27) Firefighters needed to knoc... Read more at http://bit.ly/gKIawP
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RT@CharlotteFD: *Structure Fire*: 12600 block of Persimmon Tree Drive; Heavy Smoke Showing;2-story Townhome; Ar... Read more at http://bit.ly/fI04rG
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RT@JamieTraffic: Wrong-way driver reported - driving northbound in the southbound lanes of I-85 near the Brookshire.

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JamieTraffic: Police have blocked left turns on Graham at Sugar Creek, but some drivers trying to pull around the police cars and ignore their directions!
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RT@JamieTraffic: Sugar Creek at Graham - no left turns allowed. Traffic signals still out due to yesterday's storms. Also, signals out on Freedom at I-85.
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

RT@JamieTraffic: I've updated the alternate routes for I-485 outer loop, still expected to remain closed thru 3 p.m. http://bit.ly/fnUjv4
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RT@JamieTraffic: NC 51 closed from Rea all the way to Pineville. CMPD trying to keep traffic out of south Charlotte/Pineville due to plethora of problems.
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news14charlotte: RT @DukeEnergyStorm: If you see a fallen power line or safety hazard involving our equipment, call us at 1-800-POWERON ^MP
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RT@news14charlotte: Traffic nightmare this morning in Charlotte, @BeckyBereiter has the latest on the scene at I-485 http://bit.ly/ijR4Iw
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RT@JamieTraffic: Sardis Rd. closed between Monroe and Sardis Rd. North. Duke won't be on scene until 8:30 to begin repairs. New pics on TV64
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Charlotte traffic #clt
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Blockbuster auction to decide movie chain's fate | Reuters

Blockbuster auction to decide movie chain's fate | Reuters

Monday, April 4, 2011

$1 million Powerball ticket sold in Lincolnton

$1 million Powerball ticket sold in Lincolnton: "(WCNC NewsChannel 36) North Carolina lottery officials say a Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold in Lincolnton.

The ticket matched all five numbers on the white balls that were drawn Saturday night. The ticket does not match the Powerball."

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RT@news14charlotte: RT @chlttraffic: All but the far left lane of 85 SB is blocked @ City Blvd by injury crash
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Blockbuster auction to decide video chain's owner | Reuters

Blockbuster auction to decide video chain's owner | Reuters

60 Minutes | Foreclosure Fraud Featured this Sunday on 60 Minutes | zero hedge

60 Minutes | Foreclosure Fraud Featured this Sunday on 60 Minutes | zero hedge

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Rt@CharlotteFD: *Traffic Collision*: I-85 N/B at Beatties Ford Rd Exit; Multiple Vehicles; Area; Battalion 3/ S... Read more at http://bit.ly/fq0tBS
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Teen Arrested In Bessemer City Shooting

Teen Arrested In Bessemer City Shooting: "Police in Gaston County arrested a teenager they say shot another teenager in the head in Bessemer City on Friday."

BreakingNews: Highly radioactive water is leaking from damaged nuclear plant into Pacific Ocean, Japanese official says - AP http://fxn.ws/eCK5H6

BreakingNews: Highly radioactive water is leaking from damaged nuclear plant into Pacific Ocean, Japanese official says - AP http://fxn.ws/eCK5H6: "BreakingNews: Highly radioactive water is leaking from damaged nuclear plant into Pacific Ocean, Japanese official says - AP http://fxn.ws/eCK5H6"

Friday, April 1, 2011

Police: Airport overlook being used as a hookup spot

Police: Airport overlook being used as a hookup spot: "(By Tony Burbeck / NewsChannel 36, WCNC.com) The overlook near Charlotte-Douglas International Airport is under police surveillance after they received reports of people engaging in sex acts while families are nearby.

Witnesses say the acts are frequent and sometimes blatant."
RT@CharlotteFD: *Traffic Advisory*: I -77 N/B at Tyvola Rd exit 5; Truck on Fire; Area Battalion 5/ Station 20;... Read more at http://bit.ly/gjUaTj
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Study: Prostate cancer test doesn't cut death risk

Study: Prostate cancer test doesn't cut death risk: "The longest study yet on prostate cancer testing provides more evidence that getting screened doesn't cut the chances of dying from the dise ...


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One child dead, several injured in Mississippi bus crash

One child dead, several injured in Mississippi bus crash: "One child died and several were injured Friday in Bolivar County, Mississippi, when a school bus collided with a tractor-trailer on a foggy stretch of road, officials said.


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Gastonia Man Wins $1M In Lottery

Gastonia Man Wins $1M In Lottery: "A fortune cookie and a mistake led to a $1 million lottery win for a Gastonia real estate company owner."

Judge: The Vue can't force condo buyers to close

Judge: The Vue can't force condo buyers to close: "(By Kerry Hall Singe, ksinge@charlotteobserver.com) In a setback for the Vue uptown condo tower, a judge ruled this week that the developer can keep only a deposit from buyers who signed contracts but can't force them to close on their units.

The developer of the 51-story Vue, struggling to close on condos in a weakened market, has sued at least 10 buyers, claiming they breached their contract to buy units."

S.C. father, son get life in prison

S.C. father, son get life in prison: "(By Steve Lyttle, slyttle@charlotteobserver.com) A father and his son from York, S.C., will spend the rest of their lives in prison, after their convictions in federal court on cocaine trafficking charges, according to federal prosecutors.

The U.S. Attorney's Office says Silas Mobley Jr., 56, and Marvin Suntate Mobley, 32, were sentenced Thursday in Charlotte. They had been found guilty last Aug. 9 by a jury of conspiring to distribute, and possession with intent to distribute at least 5 kilograms of cocaine. The charges stem from their activities between 2004 and October 2009, prosecutors say."