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Police: 15-Year-Old East Mecklenburg Student Shot

Police said a 15-year-old East Mecklenburg High School student was shot in the leg near the intersection of East Independence Boulevard and Conference Drive Wednesday afternoon.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:19:26 EST

Fifth Third Moving North Carolina HQ To Uptown

Fifth Third Bank is moving its North Carolina headquarters to uptown Charlotte, city leaders announced Wednesday.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:28:58 EST

Michael Waltrip To Enter Talladega Race

Michael Waltrip will enter the Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway with help from a longtime sponsor.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:07:13 EST

Groups Aim Again To Reduce Spanking In NC Schools

Children's advocates in North Carolina who lost a political tussle over corporal punishment in the public schools last year are trying again this year by focusing on a spanking ban for children with disabilities.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:55:05 EST

Jobless Rates Reach Record Highs In Carolinas

North Carolina's unemployment rate hit a record 11.1 percent in January, and South Carolina's unemployment rate tied its record high at 12.6 percent.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:17:14 EST

Local Art Students Using Talents To Benefit Cancer Charities

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:11:37 EST

Bobcats Rally, Beat Heat 83-78 To Take Tiebreaker

The Charlotte Bobcats keep finding new ways to beat the Miami Heat, and that just might end up deciding which team goes to the playoffs.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:20:25 EST

Bank Of America Ends Overdraft Fees On Debit Cards

It could be the beginning of the end of overdrawn accounts linked to debit cards.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:20:20 EST