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NC’s Billy Graham statue could be ready for the U.S. Capitol by the end of 2021

Politics & Government

NC’s Billy Graham statue could be ready for the U.S. Capitol by the end of 2021

But before Rev. Billy Graham’s statue can even be made, U.S. House Democrats want to remove statues of Charles Aycock and Zebulon B. Vance from the Capitol.

July 10, 2020 6:12 PM

Friends, family recall ‘a bright light.’ UNC student from Charlotte dies during hike

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Friends, family recall ‘a bright light.’ UNC student from Charlotte dies during hike

Lawyers: Radio traffic shows police herded marchers into a waiting ambush at Fourth Street

Crime & Courts

Lawyers: Radio traffic shows police herded marchers into a waiting ambush at Fourth Street

Amazon touts COVID safety plans in Charlotte even as new case emerges

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Amazon touts COVID safety plans in Charlotte even as new case emerges

Mecklenburg leaders fear COVID-19 lockdown is coming. Here’s what hospitals say.

Coronavirus

Mecklenburg leaders fear COVID-19 lockdown is coming. Here’s what hospitals say.

9 Charlotte airport TSA agents have tested positive for COVID-19, officials say

Business

9 Charlotte airport TSA agents have tested positive for COVID-19, officials say

NC man driving 120 mph on I-485 faces murder charges after wrecks kill 5, records show

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NC man driving 120 mph on I-485 faces murder charges after wrecks kill 5, records show

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Charlotte schools have debated ‘offensive’ mascot names for decades. What’s changed?

Coronavirus live updates: Here’s what to know in North Carolina on July 11

Judge grants delay in case seeking video of NC inmate’s death

July 10, 2020 7:16 PM

NHL, NHLPA approve CBA extension, Return to Play protocols

UNC panel votes to remove names from four campus buildings tied to white supremacy

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Amazon showcases COVID-19 safety measures at Charlotte center

July 10, 2020 2:12 PM

Repticon 2015 brought exotic animals to the Cabarrus Arena. Will they keep hosting the shows?

July 10, 2020 2:35 PM

Truist Field welcomes prep senior baseball game

July 10, 2020 11:45 AM

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Charlotte schools have debated ‘offensive’ mascot names for decades. What’s changed?

Sports

Charlotte schools have debated ‘offensive’ mascot names for decades. What’s changed?

Hurricanes set training camp roster, which includes injured Brett Pesce

Canceled Power 5 games could slow national reputation of surging Appalachian State

July 10, 2020 2:35 PM

40 Charlotte baseball players got what few NC athletes did — a senior day in a pandemic

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Coronavirus live updates: Here’s what to know in North Carolina on July 11

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Coronavirus live updates: Here’s what to know in North Carolina on July 11

Friends, family recall ‘a bright light.’ UNC student from Charlotte dies during hike

Democratic board, GOP superintendent fight over how to spend NC school COVID-19 money

Hotel dispute ends with person shot on I-77 by someone in another car, CMPD says

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Slow recovery in Charlotte housing market ‘way better than we thought it would be’

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Slow recovery in Charlotte housing market ‘way better than we thought it would be’

July 10, 2020 3:51 PM

9 Charlotte airport TSA agents have tested positive for COVID-19, officials say

New Amazon delivery station to create hundreds of jobs near Charlotte, company says

July 08, 2020 4:04 PM

Controversial, secretive NC church received a federal PPP small business relief loan

July 09, 2020 6:00 AM

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NC’s top Republican just mandated in-person school next month. That’s reckless.

Opinion

NC’s top Republican just mandated in-person school next month. That’s reckless.

My school made the right choice this year on college football

Kevin Siers cartoon: Supreme Court vs Total Authority

July 09, 2020 4:51 PM

The cure for long lines at the NC polls this fall? Mail-in voting that’s easy and free.

July 10, 2020 12:00 AM

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What to Watch on Saturday: Lifetime’s ‘Obsession’ movie trilogy continues

July 11, 2020 7:00 AM

What to Watch Friday: How to stream the new Tom Hanks WWII movie ‘Greyhound’

July 10, 2020 7:00 AM

What to Watch Thursday: Documentary series follows comedian Amy Schumer’s pregnancy

July 09, 2020 7:00 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 6, 2020

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 6, 2020

July 10, 2020 3:09 PM

Kevin Siers cartoon: Supreme Court vs Total Authority

Kevin Siers cartoon: Supreme Court vs Total Authority

July 09, 2020 4:51 PM

Kevin Siers cartoon: Trump’s back-to-school song

Kevin Siers cartoon: Trump’s back-to-school song

July 08, 2020 3:02 PM

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NC parks officials want residents to get out and enjoy nature — but not all at once

Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in March, some units of the North Carolina State Parks system have been turning away people to prevent overcrowding, especially during peak weekend hours.

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Amazon showcases COVID-19 safety measures at Charlotte center

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Amazon showcases COVID-19 safety measures at Charlotte center

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