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Storms trigger flooding across Charlotte region; residents, motorists rescued
Charlotte Observer
Flood waters receded Saturday in the wake of powerful thunderstorms that dumped torrential rainfall in parts of the Charlotte area Friday night, triggering flooding that sent rescue crews into high water to help motorists and residents. The worst of ...
Flood waters back off in Charlotte after stormsCharleston Post Courier

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Police issue 46 charges at DWI checkpoint in southwest Charlotte
Charlotte Observer
A total of 46 charges resulted from a DWI checkpoint held Friday night by Charlotte-Mecklenburg police in southwest Charlotte. Police issued eight charges of driving while intoxicated and found one open container of alcohol. The checkpoint ran from 11 ...

Carolina Farm Credit Introduces New Home Loan Specialist in Monroe and ...
PR Web (press release)
She is originally from Marshville, NC and currently resides in Monroe with her husband, Jonathan. She has two children, Jessica and Kevin Johnson. Moore is a member of the Board of Realtors and specializes in construction loans and rural properties.

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Mooresville (N.C.) Graded School District, Energy Saving Solutions Team for ...
PR Web (press release)
With schools around the country continually looking to trim operating costs, the Mooresville (N.C.) Graded School District recently took a detailed look at its lighting bill and immediately saw an obvious area in which it could save money. Enter ...

Mooresville (N.C.) Graded School District, Energy Saving Solutions Team for ...
DigitalJournal.com (press release)
With schools around the country continually looking to trim operating costs, the Mooresville (N.C.) Graded School District recently took a detailed look at its lighting bill and immediately saw an obvious area in which it could save money. Enter ...

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Police: Teacher's asst. shoots ex-husband in head, says he shot - WBTV 3 News ...
WBTV
Police: Teacher's asst. shoots ex-husband in head, says he shot - WBTV 3 News, Weather, Sports, and Traffic for Charlotte, NC. SITE SEARCH WEB SEARCH BY .... According to the Monroe Police Department, Jeanine ByrumMore >>. Police in Monroe say a ...

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North Carolina county criticized for euthanizing 144 geese at park
Charleston Post Courier (subscription)
GASTONIA, N.C. -- Gaston County is getting plenty of criticism from those upset by the county's decision to euthanize 144 Canada geese at a park. Officials say the flock had become such a nuisance at the park in Dallas that they had no choice but to ...

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Charlotte, NC Large Public Auction of Used Cars, Service Trucks, Pickups and ...
PR Web (press release)
The auction is live, on-site in Concord, NC (Charlotte area) and items are added to the auction daily. The location of the live auction is at Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway South, Concord, North Carolina, 28026. Individuals looking for ...

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Monroe teacher's assistant allegedly shoots ex-husband in head
WCNC
MONROE, N.C. – A teacher's assistant in Union County shot her ex-husband in the head and lied about the incident to investigators, according to the Monroe Police Department. It happened at a home in the 800 block of East Sunset Drive early Saturday ...
Police: Teacher's asst. shoots ex-husband in head, says he shot - WBTV 3 News ...WBTV

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Syracuse's Brandon Triche signs with Charlotte Bobcats
Syracuse.com
Triche might have a chance to make Charlotte's roster. The Bobcats drafted only one player on Thursday night. Charlotte took Indiana's Cody Zeller with the No. 4 overall pick. Ironically, the final game of Zeller's college career came in a loss to ...
Brandon Triche Signs With The Charlotte BobcatsTroy Nunes is an Absolute Magician

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Carolina Farm Credit Employees Donate to Local Food Banks
PR Web (press release)
The association's territory covers the western half of North Carolina, with service centers located in Albemarle, Asheboro, Asheville, Boone, Browns Summit, Burnsville, Carthage, Concord, Ellerbe, Graham, Hendersonville, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Lenoir ...

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2013 NBA Draft: Second Round analysis
CSN Houston
Now, he can come in and use his athleticism to team up with Greg Monroe and Andre Drummond. If it doesn't work out, the Pistons can ... His stock took a hit because he got grouped into the stench of NC State's awful season. Brown is turnover prone, but ...

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Randy Haynes takes lead in FLW Tour event
Chattanooga Times Free Press
Shawn Gordon of Russellville, Ark., is second in the grand finale for the Saturday-only anglers from 2012 with 18-12, and Lionel Botha of Okeechobee, Fla.; Maurice Freeze of Concord, N.C.; and Kerry Milner of Bono, Ark., are at 18-4, 18-3 and 18-0.

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Pillow Project offers comfort at Monroe shelter
Charlotte Observer
To help fund the Pillow Project, write “Pillow Project” on the memo line of a check and send tax deductible donations to Turning Point, P.O. Box 952, Monroe, NC 28111. For information about Turning Point, visit www.unioncountyturningpoint.org. Timothy ...

News & Observer
2013 NBA draft: Charlotte Bobcats go big, pick Cody Zeller over Alex Len ...
News & Observer
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 27: Cody Zeller of Indiana reacts in the green room after he was drafted #4 overall in the first round by the Charlotte Bobcats during the 2013 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 27, 2013 in in the Brooklyn Bourough of New York ...
Sorensen : Bobcats miss big opportunityCharlotte Observer
Zeller goes 4th to the BobcatsSB Nation
Bobcats select Indiana C Zeller with No. 4 pickWCNC
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Successful thrift store helps Community Ministry of North Augusta help people
Aiken Standard
... and the churches really respond.” Dede Biles is a general assignment reporter for the Aiken Standard and has been with the newspaper since January 2013. A native of Concord, N.C., she graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Target cuts ties with Paul Deen; drugmaker distances
Concord Monitor
FILE - This Jan. 17, 2012 file photo shows celebrity chef Paula Deen posing for a portrait in New York. It was revealed that Deen admitted during questioning in a lawsuit that she had slurred blacks in the past. It's the second time the queen of ...

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2013 NBA draft: Charlotte Bobcats fans shocked by choice of Cody Zeller
Charlotte Observer
A silent moment of anticipation gave way to unruliness when NBA Commissioner David Stern announced the Charlotte Bobcat's fourth overall selection: Cody Zeller. Hands went on heads in disbelief, thumbs went down in disapproval, and people headed for ...

2013 NBA draft: Charlotte Bobcats miss big opportunity with choice of Cody Zeller
Charlotte Observer
When the Charlotte Bobcats made their selection in Thursday's NBA draft, Kentucky center Nerlens Noel was available. Maryland center Alex Len was available. If you prefer guards, the best guard in the draft, Kansas' Ben McLemore, was available. In ...

WCPO
Mistresses of Illusion
WCPO
A third, Old Street Saloon, is located in Monroe. Several ... Like most drag performances, Penny's typical routine includes a large dose of bawdy banter about sex, gender and fashion sense that veers into NC-17 territory, but in a good-natured way ...

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