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Electrolux gives refrigerators, vacuums to struggling Charlotte families

Charlotte Link — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:26:43 +0000

Dashana Teloma tried not to cry Friday as she hugged a new stainless steel Electrolux refrigerator at Crisis Assistance Ministry?s furniture bank.

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Pedestrian death rate jump worries city

Charlotte Link — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:00:04 +0000

In the past five years, the accident rate involving pedestrians and vehicles in Charlotte has remained stable, according to a city study released Friday.

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Private plane lands short of Charlotte runway

Charlotte Link — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:19:15 +0000

No serious injuries were reported Friday afternoon when a small private airplane landed short of the runway at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, officials say.

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McColl: Smaller banks need more access to talent

Charlotte Link — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:52:44 +0000

Hugh McColl Jr. is supporting a proposed banking concentration at Queens University of Charlotte’s McColl School of Business -- and he wants the banking industry to help.

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Changing fan habits a challenge for NASCAR

Charlotte Link — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:25:16 +0000

As NASCAR and Charlotte Motor Speedway continue to deal with falling ticket revenue, they are happy for fans like Butch Berkebile. But as they prepare for the Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600…

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Hough High student hit by vehicle, injured

Charlotte Link — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:13:17 +0000

A Hough High School student was struck by a vehicle and injured Friday morning east of Davidson, authorities say.

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Man charged in former girlfriend’s fatal stabbing

Charlotte Link — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:12:07 +0000

Authorities said Tony Lamont Luther, 40, turned himself in to the Magistrate's Office before the body of his ex-girlfriend was found in her apartment.

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Report: Cerberus or Bain Capital might buy Harris Teeter

Charlotte Link — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:50:54 +0000

Cerberus Capital Management and Bain Capital are possibly interested in buying Matthews-based Harris Teeter, as the grocer continues to explore a sale, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.

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Lawmakers give green light to I-77 tolls

Charlotte Link — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:16:13 +0000

A leading Republican lawmaker ? and a senior transportation department official ? said Thursday that work on new Interstate 77 toll lanes could start next year.

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10 people charged after CMPD, Secret Service bust ATM fraud ring

Charlotte Link — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:08:43 +0000

The suspects stole more than 50 bank account numbers and checks of victims in Mecklenburg, York, Iredell, Union, Gaston, Catawba and Cabarrus counties, police said.

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