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Live updates: Protests in Charlotte have remained mostly calm

‘None of us can be proud.’ Mayor slams CMPD. SBI to review chemical agent use at protest

Who was arrested at Charlotte’s George Floyd protests?

CMPD chief asking courts to release video footage of use of chemicals on protesters

CMPD Chief Kerr Putney takes questions from demonstrators that showed up for a Q&A with city council members at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. — CMPD Chief Kerr Putney takes questions from demonstrators that showed up for a Q&A with city council members at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Joshua Komer The Charlotte Observer

How 3 teenage girls planned, then orchestrated a peaceful protest in Cornelius

How 3 teenage girls planned, then orchestrated a peaceful protest in Cornelius

June 03, 2020 10:24 PM

Charlotte: We need to know whether RNC is coming or not

Charlotte: We need to know whether RNC is coming or not

After George Floyd protests, CMPD announces ‘duty to intervene’ policy change

After George Floyd protests, CMPD announces ‘duty to intervene’ policy change

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Charlotte clergy ‘deeply disappointed’ in police’s use of force on protesters

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Charlotte clergy ‘deeply disappointed’ in police’s use of force on protesters

A Charlotte clergy member was among the crowd that CMPD used a chemical agent on Tuesday night in uptown.

June 03, 2020 11:46 PM

Mecklenburg saw triple-digit coronavirus increases for 7 straight days, state says

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Mecklenburg saw triple-digit coronavirus increases for 7 straight days, state says

June 03, 2020 1:28 PM

With looming revenue losses amid COVID-19 pandemic, Mecklenburg passes $1.9B budget

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With looming revenue losses amid COVID-19 pandemic, Mecklenburg passes $1.9B budget

$600M North Tryon redevelopment moves forward after affordable housing debate

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$600M North Tryon redevelopment moves forward after affordable housing debate

RSVP: ‘COVID-19 Bending the Curve’ Part 2 focuses on the path to a vaccine

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RSVP: ‘COVID-19 Bending the Curve’ Part 2 focuses on the path to a vaccine

Charlotte protests could spark new COVID-19 outbreaks, county health director says

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Charlotte protests could spark new COVID-19 outbreaks, county health director says

June 02, 2020 11:03 PM

The Blumenthal changes part of its Broadway season lineup, preps for audience return

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The Blumenthal changes part of its Broadway season lineup, preps for audience return

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How 3 teenage girls planned, then orchestrated a peaceful protest in Cornelius

June 03, 2020 10:24 PM

Night after police clashed with protesters, Charlotte demonstrations remained peaceful

Talking Preps 6.3_ College recruiting and transferring in a pandemic

NC senator hasn’t decided if she’ll press charges against fellow senator

June 03, 2020 8:26 PM

PAC criticizes ABC11 for not airing its ad critical of Trump and the Confederate flag

June 03, 2020 5:55 PM

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Protest against police brutality takes place in Charlotte suburb, Cornelius

June 03, 2020 10:19 PM

Charlotte protesters say they were trapped as police deployed flash bangs, tear gas

June 03, 2020 11:36 AM

Talking Preps 6.3_ College recruiting and transferring in a pandemic

June 03, 2020 8:35 PM

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Talking Preps 6.3_ College recruiting and transferring in a pandemic

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Talking Preps 6.3_ College recruiting and transferring in a pandemic

Luke Kuechly is considering joining the Panthers front office as a pro scout

Charlotte 49ers set June 15 as date for voluntary return for some student-athletes

Former Clemson player details N-word incident. Assistant coach issues apology

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Charlotte clergy ‘deeply disappointed’ in police’s use of force on protesters

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Charlotte clergy ‘deeply disappointed’ in police’s use of force on protesters

June 03, 2020 11:46 PM

How 3 teenage girls planned, then orchestrated a peaceful protest in Cornelius

June 03, 2020 10:24 PM

Night after police clashed with protesters, Charlotte demonstrations remained peaceful

CMPD chief asking courts to release video footage of use of chemicals on protesters

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Uptown businesses fight for survival amid uncertainty of RNC move, COVID-19, protests

Business

Uptown businesses fight for survival amid uncertainty of RNC move, COVID-19, protests

June 04, 2020 6:00 AM

PAC criticizes ABC11 for not airing its ad critical of Trump and the Confederate flag

June 03, 2020 5:55 PM

Mecklenburg County sees highest unemployment rate in over a decade amid COVID-19

Charlotte gives $7 million rent break to airport companies as workers lose insurance

June 02, 2020 9:33 AM

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Donald Trump cares about his convention, not NC’s health. Good riddance.

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Donald Trump cares about his convention, not NC’s health. Good riddance.

The president just tear-gassed peaceful Americans. Where are you, Thom Tillis?

Are you serious about reopening the NC economy, Republicans? Then act like it.

George Floyd’s killing: Will this death finally bring change?

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What to Watch on Thursday: New season of ‘Mountain Men’ returns with NC survivalist

June 04, 2020 7:00 AM

What to Watch on Wednesday: CMT special honors COVID-19 pandemic heroes

June 03, 2020 7:00 AM

What to Watch on Tuesday: Looks like it’s Betty Broderick vs. the Tiger King

June 02, 2020 7:00 AM

Kevin Siers cartoon: The Republican Convention moves on

Kevin Siers cartoon: The Republican Convention moves on

June 03, 2020 1:48 PM

Kevin Siers cartoon: Trump’s Bible Photo-op

Kevin Siers cartoon: Trump’s Bible Photo-op

June 02, 2020 4:10 PM

Kevin Siers cartoon: The Divider-in-Chief

Kevin Siers cartoon: The Divider-in-Chief

June 01, 2020 1:50 PM

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Black pastors say the shattered glass after protests reflects a broken, unjust system

The morning after demonstrators and police took to the streets of cities across North Carolina, black pastors rose to their pulpits calling for the country to address the grievances behind the protests.

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UNC’s Ralph Baric has long been a leader in virus research. Now, the world is listening.

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UNC’s Ralph Baric has long been a leader in virus research. Now, the world is listening.

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NC bar owners say they’ll file lawsuit against Gov. Cooper to reopen bars

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NC bar owners say they’ll file lawsuit against Gov. Cooper to reopen bars

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