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5 people killed within hours across Charlotte, 2 at an industrial park, CMPD says charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

5 people killed within hours across Charlotte, 2 at an industrial park, CMPD says

Crime scenes stretch from southwest to northeast Charlotte, CMPD says

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Trash bin manufacturer lays off 96 people, closes two sites in Charlotte suburb charlotteobserver.com/news/b…

Trash bin manufacturer lays off 96 people, closes two sites in Charlotte suburb

The manufacturer has operated in Statesville for almost 35 years.

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Where Charlotte’s light-rail murder case stands now after lawyers appear in court charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

Where Charlotte’s light-rail murder case stands now after lawyers appear in court

DeCarlos Brown Jr. faces possible execution if convicted of murdering Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte commuter train.

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Why Charlotte beat Atlanta to land massive banking giant’s new hub, 200 jobs charlotteobserver.com/news/b…

Why Charlotte beat Atlanta to land massive banking giant’s new hub, 200 jobs

This move comes with an $11.5 million investment in the Queen City.

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Well-known seafood chain bids adieu to Birkdale Village, ending 14-year run charlotteobserver.com/charlo…

Well-known seafood chain bids adieu to Birkdale Village, ending 14-year run

It’s the second restaurant to close this month at the busy retail and dining district in Lake Norman.

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Ex-Charlotte Checkers majority owner pleads guilty in $4.5M tax fraud scheme charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

Ex-Charlotte Checkers majority owner pleads guilty in $4.5M tax fraud scheme

According to court documents, he transferred the money from his tax-exempt foundation to himself and failed to report the money as income.

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State Health Plan votes on plan to avoid running out of cash by early 2027 charlotteobserver.com/news/p…

State Health Plan votes on plan to avoid running out of cash by early 2027

The plan’s Board of Trustees is addressing the projected low cash balance using the Retiree Health Benefit Fund.

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A popular Chicago restaurant’s first Charlotte spot is in South End. Here’s when to go charlotteobserver.com/charlo…

A popular Chicago restaurant’s first Charlotte spot is in South End. Here’s when to go

The fast-casual restaurant debuts at Queensbridge Collective — and its founder already has her eye on a second Charlotte neighborhood.

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Early voting in Mecklenburg surges in final week before Election Day. See our map charlotteobserver.com/news/p…

Early voting in Mecklenburg surges in final week before Election Day. See our map

We’re approaching 200,000 votes cast so far. Here are the voting sites that have been busiest.

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Before You Buy That Sale Item, Here’s What You Should Know charlotteobserver.com/living…

Before You Buy That Sale Item, Here’s What You Should Know

Learn when to shop, spot real deals and avoid overpaying.

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York County detention officer fired after being arrested, charged with child neglect charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

York County detention officer fired after being arrested, charged with child neglect

South Carolina state police investigated and charged him after deputies learned he worked at the jail.

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Store Brands vs. Name Brands: What Shoppers Are Finally Figuring Out charlotteobserver.com/living…

Store Brands vs. Name Brands: What Shoppers Are Finally Figuring Out

More families are swapping name brands for store brands, discovering where they can save without sacrificing their favorites.

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State Health Plan and Atrium settle dispute. What it means for members’ costs charlotteobserver.com/news/p…

State Health Plan and Atrium settle dispute. What it means for members’ costs

Atrium joins Duke Health in the plan’s “access tier.”

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Can AI Really Find You the Best Shopping Deals? What Shoppers Should Know charlotteobserver.com/living…

Can AI Really Find You the Best Shopping Deals? What Shoppers Should Know

AI can help you find shopping deals, but are they really the best prices?

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NC woman dies days after being tossed to ground at Mooresville animal attraction charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

NC woman dies days after being tossed to ground at Mooresville animal attraction

“This is not a time for words,” officials at the attraction said. “This is a time for grief. And we grieve with the family.”

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Bird flu confirmed in Washington dairy cows 2 weeks ago. Now it’s in a second county charlotteobserver.com/news/n…

Bird flu confirmed in Washington dairy cows 2 weeks ago. Now it’s in a second county

The state is urging livestock owners, pet owners and hunters to take precautions.

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Taylor Swift’s fans say Seahawks’ message after beating Chiefs was distasteful charlotteobserver.com/entert…

Taylor Swift’s fans say Seahawks’ message after beating Chiefs was distasteful

“This wouldn’t be acceptable if she wasn’t Taylor Swift.”

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More teen suspects identified in conspiracy that killed a 4-year-old, CMPD says charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

More teen suspects identified in conspiracy that killed a 4-year-old, CMPD says

Seven teens are now charged with murder, police say.

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Man, 82, allegedly attacked and robbed of his car during a test drive in Washington charlotteobserver.com/news/n…

Man, 82, allegedly attacked and robbed of his car during a test drive in Washington

The seller had arranged to meet the buyer at a Walmart, police said. Deputies say the test drive turned into an attack.

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Lawsuit photos show California officer smiling over a handcuffed woman, 66, who later died charlotteobserver.com/news/n…

Lawsuit photos show California officer smiling over a handcuffed woman, 66, who later died

The Police Department has not said whether it disciplined the officer.

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