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Charlotte Area News

County Announces 12 Library Branches Will Close

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library announced Thursday it will close 12 branches as a result of millions of dollars in budget cuts. Full Story ››

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Jordan Calls Owning Bobcats "Dream Come True"

Union: Crew Still Sick From Plane With Repeat Problems

Driver Charged With 2 DWIs In 1 Night

Police: Local Car Rental Company May Attract Crooks

Convicted Felon Runs For Sheriff

Town Threatens To Auction Man’s Land, Residents Protest

Grocery Store Myths Revealed

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Two Gastonia Girls Sell Lemonade, Hope To Go To Carowinds

Mother, Daughter Want Gastonia Named 'Single Best Town'

Cursing, Teasing Causes One Student To Face Disorderly Conduct Charge

Store Clerk Accuses Woman Of Carrying Away Candy Bars And Beer

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Man Killed Inside Rock Hill Home

Rock Hill Parents Lament Proposed Fees, Cuts

Winthrop Fire Forces Groups To Find New Meeting Spaces

Great American Cleanup Kicks Off In York County

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Arresting Photos

Mecklenburg Mug Shots - March 9-15, 2010

Check out arresting photos from Mecklenburg County from March 9-15. All are innocent until proven guilty in court. View Images ››

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Student Aid Linked To Health Care Gets A Trim

Cornhusker Kickback Removed From Health Bill

Obama Backs Senators' Immigration Overhaul Outline

Dems Sweeten Health Bill, Set Showdown Sunday Vote

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Obama Backs Senators' Immigration Overhaul Outline

White House Spokesman Takes Show To Rose Garden

Cabinet News

AP Source: Clinton, Netanyahu To Meet Next Week

Israeli PM, Secretary Of State Clinton Spoke Thursday, Will Meet Next Week

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Obama: Jobs Bill To Help Small-Business Owners

President Barack Obama says small-business owners especially will benefit from a jobs bill awaiting his signature. Full Story ››

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3 Orphaned Bear Cubs Released Into Wild

Swiss Gruyere Named World's Best Cheese

Crash-And-Dash Robbers Steal Empty ATM

Sex.com Creditors Say Domain's Too Hot For NY Sale

NYC Couple: Police Have Wrong Address - A Lot

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8 Relaxing Rural Retreats

Escape from it all in these bucolic abodes, featuring breathtaking views and ample acreage. Full Story ››

Top 10 Ways To Get Fired

To guard your job security, be sure to avoid these 10 common pitfalls. Full Story ››

Signs And Symptoms Of Bipolar Disorder

Symptoms of bipolar disorder may vary from person to person. Learn how to spot periods of mania and depression. Full Story ››

Sex: Separate Myth From Truth

Believing urban legends about sex could be hurting your sex life. Get the truth behind common sex myths. Full Story ››

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CMS Could Consolidate Half-Empty Schools

Police Arrest Rock Hill’s ‘Most Wanted’

Jordan's Bid For Bobcats Approved By Board

Ballantyne Barn Fire Ruled Arson

Shelby Could Become Home To National Tournament

Time Warner Mistakenly Shows Playboy Programming On Kids’ Channels

Mother, Baby Hide In Closet During Break-In

Foxx To City Council: No Sexual Harassment

Thieves Search For Financial Information In Charlotte Mailboxes

Faulty Door Seals, Exhaust Fumes Sickened Passengers, Crew Members

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FDIC Recruitment Sessions In Charlotte

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Charlotte Ranks 20th Green Metro Area

Arts & Science Council Annual Fund Drive

Tax Deductions For Haiti Relief Donations

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Daily Clickers

5 Movies That Really Needed Some Zombies

There's an easy solution for those disappointing movies that need a little livening up: Just add zombies. Full Story ››

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5 Signs It Might Be Time For A Divorce

5 Surefire Ways To Sabotage A Job Interview

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Toyota Recall

Toyota Casts Doubt On Prius Case

Toyota cast doubt Monday on a California man's claim that his Prius sped out of control, saying the report is inconsistent with the findings of the company's preliminary investigation. Full Story ››

Toyota Apologizes For Handling Of Safety Issues

Toyota Probe Deepens; Local Dealers Get Parts

E-Mail From Scott Clark Toyota

Toyota Recalls Vehicles But Gas Pedal Problem Likely Rare

County-By-County Breakdown Of Toyota Owners

Toyota's Plan To Fix Pedals

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Toyota's Frequently Asked Questions On The Recall

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