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Robbery suspect caught after manhunt

A month-long manhunt for a robbery suspect ended today as Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police arrested 18-year-old Antonio Cunningham in south Charlotte.

FULL STORY >> 07/24/2008 10:12 PM
  
Wachovia CFO to step down

Wachovia says its chief financial officer is stepping down and that it plans to begin an immediate search for his replacement.

FULL STORY >> 07/24/2008 06:54 PM
Residents push for county shelter

Homeless individuals in Stanly County have nowhere to go after an emergency shelter was forced to close, while an effort to build a shelter is facing financial obstacles.

FULL STORY >> 07/24/2008 04:51 PM
  
Cancer center warns of cell phone risk

The head of a cancer research institute issued an unprecedented warning to his faculty and staff Wednesday: Limit cell phone use because of the possible risk of cancer.

FULL STORY >> 07/24/2008 04:47 PM
  
Fish losing battle against hydrilla

Hydrilla, an aquatic vegetation, is overwhelming acres of Lake Wylie. Officials say 500 Asian grass carp placed in the lake aren’t eating the vegetation fast enough.

FULL STORY >> 07/24/2008 03:57 PM
  
State to audit employees' health plan

North Carolina officials will conduct a performance audit of the state employees' health plan after discovering a $115 million gap in projection costs.

FULL STORY >> 07/24/2008 02:05 PM
May eager for healthy return to court

Often injured Bobcats forward Sean May has only appeared in 58 of 246 games in the last three years. But he says he's prepared to come back stronger, both physically and mentally.

FULL STORY >> 07/24/2008 01:50 PM
  
Merchandise Mart could lose shows

Once a hub for big trade shows, the former Charlotte Merchandise Mart is now serving a new audience – University Park Baptist Church. That means possible changes.

FULL STORY >> 07/24/2008 11:51 AM
  
Bringing track cycling to the Carolinas

It's like NASCAR but on two wheels, and it could be coming to Rock Hill. For more than five years a small group has been working to bring track cycling to the Carolinas.

FULL STORY >> 07/24/2008 11:27 AM
  
Heavy fines for East Meck football

Violations by the East Mecklenburg High School football program have resulted in $7,000 in fines, the discipline of three coaches and the forfeit of the entire 2007 season.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 07/24/2008 10:16 PM
  
Man fatally shot in his driveway

Police found 32-year-old James Hunt shot and killed around 7 p.m. Wednesday in the driveway of his north Charlotte home. Witnesses saw a red Chevrolet Monte Carlo driving away.

FULL STORY >> 07/24/2008 09:52 AM
Future of Eastland Mall in doubt

After struggling for years, the owners of Charlotte's Eastland Mall are giving up. Late Wednesday night, Glimcher Realty Trust said it won't fund any further cash deficits there.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 07/24/2008 02:34 PM
  
Minimum wage rises to $6.55 an hour

About 2 million Americans get a raise Thursday as the federal minimum wage rises 70 cents. In North Carolina, the rise is 40 cents as wages go from $6.15 to $6.55 an hour.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 07/24/2008 10:03 AM
  
Banks, homeowners come together

Troubled banks are working with struggling homeowners to help each other out, while a foreclosure list at the Mecklenburg County courthouse is filled with many names.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 07/24/2008 07:12 AM
  
Group backing McCrory raises $387K

A group that wants to make Pat McCrory the state's next governor created a campaign committee that can receive unlimited amounts of money from individuals.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 07/24/2008 07:04 AM
Task force looks for crime solutions

Members of the Mecklenburg County Justice and Public Safety Task Force have taken their first steps toward fighting crime in Charlotte.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 07/24/2008 07:13 AM
  
2 officers plead guilty to drug charge

Two former Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers each pleaded guilty to one count of drug conspiracy in federal court Wednesday as part of a plea deal with the U.S. court.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 07/23/2008 01:54 PM
  
CMS board unhappy over AYP scores

CMS board members say something needs to be done differently to help boost adequate yearly progress scores. Only 36 of 158 schools in the district made AYP for the school year.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 07/24/2008 11:58 AM
  
Two sisters stabbed; suspect sought

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are looking for 30-year-old Hassan Mallette in connection with the stabbing of two sisters late Tuesday. The two were taken to the hospital.

FULL STORY >> 07/23/2008 11:05 AM
  
VCU administrators resign posts

Several Virginia Commonwealth University administrators are stepping down following an investigation into the improper awarding of a bachelor's degree to the police chief in Charlotte.

FULL STORY >> 07/23/2008 08:45 AM
12 hospitalized following CO leak

At least a dozen people were rushed to the hospital following an apparent carbon monoxide leak early Wednesday morning at a Harris Teeter grocery store in uptown Charlotte.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 07/24/2008 07:14 AM
  
Storms knock out power across state

Crews worked to restore service Wednesday after powerful storms moved across North Carolina Tuesday night. Check out News 14's coverage of damage from around the state.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 07/23/2008 03:48 PM
Obama tours Holocaust memorial

Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama toured Israel's Holocaust memorial Wednesday, laying a wreath in memory of the 6 million Jews who died.

FULL STORY >> 07/23/2008 07:29 AM
Former POW speaks up for McCain

A former prisoner of war who served with presidential candidate John McCain made his pitch on Tuesday for other N.C. veterans to support the Arizona senator’s campaign.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 07/23/2008 07:13 AM
  
Heat forces Red Cross to open center

The extreme heat in the Charlotte area prompted Red Cross officials to take action Tuesday afternoon and open a cooling center in the old gymnasium at First Ward Elementary.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 07/23/2008 07:15 AM
  
Student goes to Africa to build houses

A local 20-year old spent thousands of dollars to travel to the war-torn country of Mozambique. There, she helped build huts for some of the many homeless in the country.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 07/23/2008 07:16 AM
  
Solarte: Sports world in a mess

Mike Solarte is back after a short vacation, and was surprised to find what awaited him in the sports world. Namely, an impasse between the Bobcats and Emeka Okafor.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 07/23/2008 07:24 AM
Microbursts, not tornado, cause havoc

The clean-up in China Grove continues for store owners and maintenance crews after strong storms rolled through the area Monday. Two microbursts touched down.

FULL STORY >> Updated: 07/23/2008 07:17 AM