Man who robbed Presbyterian Hospital employee sentenced to prison:
Lejarris Williams, 31, accused of robbing a Presbyterian Hospital employee last year, was sentenced Thursday to at least four years in prison.
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Publix breaks ground, downplaying idea of buying Harris Teeter
Publix breaks ground, downplaying idea of buying Harris Teeter:
Florida-based Publix broke ground Thursday in Ballantyne on its first North Carolina store, as rival Harris Teeter remained silent on whether it will sell itself to another company.
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Florida-based Publix broke ground Thursday in Ballantyne on its first North Carolina store, as rival Harris Teeter remained silent on whether it will sell itself to another company.
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2 ASU students face marijuana-grow charges
2 ASU students face marijuana-grow charges:
Spring break ended unhappily this week for a pair of Appalachian State University students, who were arrested and charged with running an indoor marijuana-growing operation, authorities say.
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Spring break ended unhappily this week for a pair of Appalachian State University students, who were arrested and charged with running an indoor marijuana-growing operation, authorities say.
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Mecklenburg revaluation bill passes
Mecklenburg revaluation bill passes:
A bill that would redo Mecklenburg County’s 2011 property revaluation and ensure refunds to homeowners who were overcharged won final approval in the N.C. Senate Thursday.
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A bill that would redo Mecklenburg County’s 2011 property revaluation and ensure refunds to homeowners who were overcharged won final approval in the N.C. Senate Thursday.
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Police: Rock Hill teacher assaulted student, 9
Police: Rock Hill teacher assaulted student, 9:
A Rosewood Elementary School teacher has been placed on administrative leave with pay after police accuse him of assaulting a female student at the Rock Hill school Wednesday morning and…
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A Rosewood Elementary School teacher has been placed on administrative leave with pay after police accuse him of assaulting a female student at the Rock Hill school Wednesday morning and…
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Cops: SC mom arrested after slapping wrong child
Cops: SC mom arrested after slapping wrong child:
The mother of a middle school student who was being suspended has been arrested after deputies say she walked into the school and slapped the wrong child.
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The mother of a middle school student who was being suspended has been arrested after deputies say she walked into the school and slapped the wrong child.
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Bill would take mystery out of hospital prices
Bill would take mystery out of hospital prices:
Taking aim at hospital billing system that is shrouded in mystery, two N.C. senators introduced legislation that they say would make it far easier for patients to shop for best…
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Taking aim at hospital billing system that is shrouded in mystery, two N.C. senators introduced legislation that they say would make it far easier for patients to shop for best…
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Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan awarded $12 million for last year
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan awarded $12 million for last year:
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan was awarded $12 million for his performance last year, the Charlotte bank disclosed Thursday, a 70 percent jump from what the bank?s board decided…
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Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan was awarded $12 million for his performance last year, the Charlotte bank disclosed Thursday, a 70 percent jump from what the bank?s board decided…
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McCrory donating $8,000 in tainted money
McCrory donating $8,000 in tainted money:
Gov. Pat McCrory's campaign is giving another $8,000 to charity, the third time his campaign has unloaded contributions from people facing criminal charges related to sweepstakes cafes.
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Gov. Pat McCrory's campaign is giving another $8,000 to charity, the third time his campaign has unloaded contributions from people facing criminal charges related to sweepstakes cafes.
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NC says Feb. jobless rate down notch to 9.4 pct.
NC says Feb. jobless rate down notch to 9.4 pct.:
Thousands of North Carolina residents quit looking for work in last month, a development that cut the state's unemployment rate slightly to 9.4 percent from 9.5 percent in January.
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Thousands of North Carolina residents quit looking for work in last month, a development that cut the state's unemployment rate slightly to 9.4 percent from 9.5 percent in January.
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Police sergeant fired for reprimanding officer in front of others
Police sergeant fired for reprimanding officer in front of others:
A Salisbury police sergeant was fired Thursday for reprimanding an officer in front of colleagues.
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A Salisbury police sergeant was fired Thursday for reprimanding an officer in front of colleagues.
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Fire destroys north Charlotte building
Fire destroys north Charlotte building:
No injuries were reported when fire destroyed a building early Thursday in north Charlotte, officials say.
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No injuries were reported when fire destroyed a building early Thursday in north Charlotte, officials say.
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Missing 88-year-old Iredell man found dead
Missing 88-year-old Iredell man found dead:
Lindsay Stikeleather had last seen entering a Statesville bank on Monday. His abandoned truck was found hours later, several miles away.
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Lindsay Stikeleather had last seen entering a Statesville bank on Monday. His abandoned truck was found hours later, several miles away.
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Cyberattacks on banks growing larger, more complex
Cyberattacks on banks growing larger, more complex:
The latest waves of cyberattacks against U.S. banks - like the one that stalled Wells Fargo’s website for part of Tuesday afternoon - appear to be growing larger and more…
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The latest waves of cyberattacks against U.S. banks - like the one that stalled Wells Fargo’s website for part of Tuesday afternoon - appear to be growing larger and more…
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City officials hope House bill will persuade Panthers to stay
City officials hope House bill will persuade Panthers to stay:
After watching the N.C. House pass a bill that would help the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte officials said Wednesday they’re confident the measure will persuade the team to stay in Charlotte.
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After watching the N.C. House pass a bill that would help the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte officials said Wednesday they’re confident the measure will persuade the team to stay in Charlotte.
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Moynihan open to being Bank of America's CEO for ‘the rest of my life’
Moynihan open to being Bank of America's CEO for ‘the rest of my life’:
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan told public television’s Charlie Rose that he could envision being the chief executive of the bank for the rest of his life.
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Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan told public television’s Charlie Rose that he could envision being the chief executive of the bank for the rest of his life.
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Monday, March 25, 2013
Langtree hotel tower could start construction by late summer
Langtree hotel tower could start construction by late summer:
A proposed project in Mooresville could bring the first full-service hotel to the Lake Norman area. RL West is teaming up with Overcash Demmitt Architects and Luce Partners, both based…
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A proposed project in Mooresville could bring the first full-service hotel to the Lake Norman area. RL West is teaming up with Overcash Demmitt Architects and Luce Partners, both based…
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Gun links Colorado prison chief's killing to Texas shootout
Gun links Colorado prison chief's killing to Texas shootout: Colorado's prison chief was shot to death with the gun found on a former inmate killed in a shootout with police in Texas, investigators said Monday.
Exclusive: Boston Celtics owner to start VC firm
Exclusive: Boston Celtics owner to start VC firm: Basketball boss seeks to combine his new and old careers.
Report: Appalachian State to move to Sun Belt Conference, FBS
Report: Appalachian State to move to Sun Belt Conference, FBS:
According to a report in the Winston-Salem Journal, Appalachian State will join the Sun Belt Conference, moving the Mountaineers’ football program up to the sport’s highest level – the NCAA’s…
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According to a report in the Winston-Salem Journal, Appalachian State will join the Sun Belt Conference, moving the Mountaineers’ football program up to the sport’s highest level – the NCAA’s…
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N.C. Treasurer: Airport authority would raise legal issues
N.C. Treasurer: Airport authority would raise legal issues:
The creation of a Charlotte airport authority would raise thorny legal issues involving airport debt and could even affect the cost of state borrowing, the N.C. Treasurer?s office said Monday.
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The creation of a Charlotte airport authority would raise thorny legal issues involving airport debt and could even affect the cost of state borrowing, the N.C. Treasurer?s office said Monday.
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T-Mobile gets rid of contracts for cellphones
T-Mobile gets rid of contracts for cellphones:
T-Mobile USA, the struggling No. 4 cellphone company, is ditching plans centered on familiar two-year contracts in favor of selling phones on installment plans.
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T-Mobile USA, the struggling No. 4 cellphone company, is ditching plans centered on familiar two-year contracts in favor of selling phones on installment plans.
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Official: Child porn found on man's computer
Official: Child porn found on man's computer:
A Clover, S.C., man was arrested Friday after admitting to uploading a video that linked him to child pornography, officials say.
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A Clover, S.C., man was arrested Friday after admitting to uploading a video that linked him to child pornography, officials say.
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Sunday, March 24, 2013
Searchers’ goal: Find 2 missing Gaston women
Searchers’ goal: Find 2 missing Gaston women:
The friends have an unusual bond: a search for two missing women.
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The friends have an unusual bond: a search for two missing women.
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MOTOGP: Rossi Steps Forward On Day Two
MOTOGP: Rossi Steps Forward On Day Two: 
Valentino Rossi took control of the top of the charts on a second rainy day at Jerez.
Valentino Rossi took control of the top of the charts on a second rainy day at Jerez.
Russian tycoon Berezovsky dies
Russian tycoon Berezovsky dies: Self-exiled Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky has died in London, his son-in-law, Yegor Shuppe, said on Facebook Saturday.
Family vacation turns tragic at airport
Family vacation turns tragic at airport: In a Facebook post, Ryan Bresette expressed his grief and love for his late son, who was killed when a flight display board fell on him at the Birmingham, Alabama, airport.
City’s goal: Millions to keep Carolina Panthers in Charlotte
City’s goal: Millions to keep Carolina Panthers in Charlotte:
With little help from the state of North Carolina, efforts to keep NFL and the Panthers fall to the city.
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With little help from the state of North Carolina, efforts to keep NFL and the Panthers fall to the city.
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Silent march speaks for past
Silent march speaks for past:
More than 50 residents braved the cold and rain Sunday to take a stand against racial inequalities and voter discrimination by remembering a key Civil Rights moment.
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More than 50 residents braved the cold and rain Sunday to take a stand against racial inequalities and voter discrimination by remembering a key Civil Rights moment.
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Another solid effort by #DaleJrand the entire 88 bunch. Could not be more proud of this group.
— Steve Letarte (@SteveLetarte) March 25, 2013
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Friday, March 15, 2013
Another Carnival cruise ship in trouble near Tampa
Another Carnival cruise ship in trouble near Tampa:
Another Carnival cruise ship is in trouble as it tries to get back to port in Tampa.
The company said a technical issue has slowed the Carnival Legends progress.
In the statement, a spokesperson for Carnival says each person will be getting a $100 credit and a full refund on pre-purchased shore excursions for Grand Cayman, since the determination has been made to head back to Tampa without making that stop.
On Thursday, the Carnival Dream was stuck at a dock in St. Maartin dealing with its own issues.
All of this comes just days after the CEO of Carnival said the company is in the process of a comprehensive review of its entire fleet following the issue with the Carnival Triumph just last month.
While the Carnival Legend slowly makes its way back to port, the cruise line is forced to figure out how to compensate thousands of passengers inconvenienced by the trouble.
Channel 9 has learned that passengers will be receiving 50 percent off a future carnival cruise. Also something offered to guests aboard the Dream Thursday.
Another Carnival cruise ship is in trouble as it tries to get back to port in Tampa.
The company said a technical issue has slowed the Carnival Legends progress.
In the statement, a spokesperson for Carnival says each person will be getting a $100 credit and a full refund on pre-purchased shore excursions for Grand Cayman, since the determination has been made to head back to Tampa without making that stop.
On Thursday, the Carnival Dream was stuck at a dock in St. Maartin dealing with its own issues.
All of this comes just days after the CEO of Carnival said the company is in the process of a comprehensive review of its entire fleet following the issue with the Carnival Triumph just last month.
While the Carnival Legend slowly makes its way back to port, the cruise line is forced to figure out how to compensate thousands of passengers inconvenienced by the trouble.
Channel 9 has learned that passengers will be receiving 50 percent off a future carnival cruise. Also something offered to guests aboard the Dream Thursday.
Good Samaritan saves 2 men from west Charlotte fire
Good Samaritan saves 2 men from west Charlotte fire:
Two men escaped a blazing fire in west Charlotte thanks to a Good Samaritan.
A Channel 9 viewer sent a photo just after the fire started on Scott Futrell Drive around 3:30 a.m.
When Channel 9 got to the scene, fire crews were busy putting the flames out.
The two men made it out OK, but they now need a place to live.
It is not clear how the fire started.
Crews did say the back of the trailer is badly damaged.
Two men escaped a blazing fire in west Charlotte thanks to a Good Samaritan.
A Channel 9 viewer sent a photo just after the fire started on Scott Futrell Drive around 3:30 a.m.
When Channel 9 got to the scene, fire crews were busy putting the flames out.
The two men made it out OK, but they now need a place to live.
It is not clear how the fire started.
Crews did say the back of the trailer is badly damaged.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Four killed in upstate New York shootings, police say
Four killed in upstate New York shootings, police say: A man suspected of killing four people and injuring two others in a 10-minute shooting spree in Herkimer County, New York, is believed to be surrounded by police, authorities said Wednesday.
Military rape victims: Stop blaming us
Military rape victims: Stop blaming us: Brigette McCoy described how she was raped on her first military assignment, two weeks before her 19th birthday. She described how, later that year, she was raped by another soldier in her unit.
Food pantry temporarily closes to replenish empty shelves
Food pantry temporarily closes to replenish empty shelves:
A Gaston County food pantry is closing its doors temporarily because it can't keep up with demand.
Bread Incorporated in Gastonia will shut down for more than a week next month to replenish its empty shelves.
Second Harvest in Charlotte said recent tax changes and the rising cost of fuel and food are forcing more families to turn to food pantries.
A Gaston County food pantry is closing its doors temporarily because it can't keep up with demand.
Bread Incorporated in Gastonia will shut down for more than a week next month to replenish its empty shelves.
Second Harvest in Charlotte said recent tax changes and the rising cost of fuel and food are forcing more families to turn to food pantries.
Attorneys: LA schools to pay $30M in lewdness case
Attorneys: LA schools to pay $30M in lewdness case: The Los Angeles public school system is going to pay $30 million to settle 58 of 191 students' lawsuits alleging they were victims of sexually lewd acts by an elementary school teacher, two of the plaintiff attorneys said.
Census: Mecklenburg population nears 1 million
Census: Mecklenburg population nears 1 million:
Mecklenburg County’s population moved closer to the 1 million mark last year, new census data released Thursday show, and the county is likely to hit that milestone by next year.
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Mecklenburg County’s population moved closer to the 1 million mark last year, new census data released Thursday show, and the county is likely to hit that milestone by next year.
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Pittenger hosts virtual town hall March 14
Pittenger hosts virtual town hall March 14:
Residents of North Carolina?s 9th Congressional District will have the opportunity to speak directly with U.S. Rep. Robert Pittenger during a telephone town hall March 14.
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Residents of North Carolina?s 9th Congressional District will have the opportunity to speak directly with U.S. Rep. Robert Pittenger during a telephone town hall March 14.
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Cotham: ‘Bizarre’ for Mecklenburg DSS director search to take so long
Cotham: ‘Bizarre’ for Mecklenburg DSS director search to take so long:
Mecklenburg Commissioners Chairwoman Pat Cotham harshly criticized top county administrators Wednesday, saying it is ?bizarre? they waited more than four months to begin looking for a new leader for the…
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Mecklenburg Commissioners Chairwoman Pat Cotham harshly criticized top county administrators Wednesday, saying it is ?bizarre? they waited more than four months to begin looking for a new leader for the…
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Friday, March 8, 2013
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Monday, March 4, 2013
1 found deceased on porch in Lancaster Co.
1 found deceased on porch in Lancaster Co.:
On Sunday around 9 p.m., officers responded to a call on Miller Street.
Officers found a victim who had been shot on a front porch of a home.
The Lancaster County EMS determined that the victim was deceased.
The victim has been identified at Kenneth Blanding.
Blanding pleaded guilty to killing a pool hall owner back in 1990. He was released from prison last year.
Officers of the Lancaster Police Department, with the assistance of the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office and the State Law Enforcement Division are continuing to investigate this incident.
Those with any information concerning this crime are urged to call police.
On Sunday around 9 p.m., officers responded to a call on Miller Street.
Officers found a victim who had been shot on a front porch of a home.
The Lancaster County EMS determined that the victim was deceased.
The victim has been identified at Kenneth Blanding.
Blanding pleaded guilty to killing a pool hall owner back in 1990. He was released from prison last year.
Officers of the Lancaster Police Department, with the assistance of the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office and the State Law Enforcement Division are continuing to investigate this incident.
Those with any information concerning this crime are urged to call police.
Cold this morning; mountain snowstorm Wednesday
Cold this morning; mountain snowstorm Wednesday:
It’s another cold morning in the Charlotte region, but forecasters are promising recovery later today.
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It’s another cold morning in the Charlotte region, but forecasters are promising recovery later today.
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NC Gov. Pat McCrory: No state money for Carolina Panthers stadium upgrades
NC Gov. Pat McCrory: No state money for Carolina Panthers stadium upgrades:
Gov. Pat McCrory said Monday that no state money would be available for the Carolina Panthers, complicating the team’s bid for public money to help upgrade Bank of America Stadium.
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Gov. Pat McCrory said Monday that no state money would be available for the Carolina Panthers, complicating the team’s bid for public money to help upgrade Bank of America Stadium.
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NC Top 10 in trafficking people
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Saturday, March 2, 2013
Waiting to see what the official total for Charlotte will be, my guess .20" Has to be at least .10" to be more than a trace. #cltwx
— Brad Panovich (@wxbrad) March 2, 2013
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