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County Announces 12 Library Branches Will Close

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library announced Thursday it will close 12 branches as a result of millions of dollars in budget cuts.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:12:32 EDT

Jordan To Speak About Ownership Role, Watch Livestream At 6 P.M.

The NBA approved the sale of the Bobcats to new majority owner Michael Jordan and he will speak about his new role in a press conference and you can watch it LIVE Thursday at 6 p.m.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:00:05 EDT

Union: Crew Still Sick From Plane With Repeat Problems

A union representative said eight crew members are still sick from problems on three earlier flights on the same US Airways plane where crew and passengers got sick in Charlotte this week.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:26:47 EDT

Ballantyne Barn Fire Ruled Arson

A barn fire in Ballantyne that forced firefighters to bring in extra help after the flames spread to nearby brush has been ruled arson.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:47:18 EDT

Foxx To City Council: No Sexual Harassment

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:48:58 EDT

Winthrop Fire Repair Cost Estimate At $4.5M

Winthrop University officials said a fire in a building that featured high-tech classrooms will cost at least $4.5 million to repair.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:46:30 EDT

After Teen's Death, Family Sues Company That Makes Taser Stun Guns

A maker of electronic stun guns is being sued by the family of a Charlotte teen killed after he was shocked with one of the weapons.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:22:52 EDT

CMS Could Consolidate Half-Empty Schools

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will move forward with plans to cut more than $62 million from next yearÂ’s budget, but district leaders may have to find even more places to cut.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:49:04 EDT