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Black Friday holiday shopping in Charlotte looks different this year amid COVID-19

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Black Friday holiday shopping in Charlotte looks different this year amid COVID-19

Traffic was lighter than in years past as retailers rolled out savings early, and online sales picked up amid the pandemic.

Number of people dying at home during the pandemic spikes in Mecklenburg County

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Number of people dying at home during the pandemic spikes in Mecklenburg County

Two turkeys rescued after daring escape from poultry trucks in North Carolina

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Two turkeys rescued after daring escape from poultry trucks in North Carolina

November 27, 2020 2:45 PM

A daughter’s plea as pandemic hits NC prisons: ‘My father was not sentenced to die’

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A daughter’s plea as pandemic hits NC prisons: ‘My father was not sentenced to die’

Thanksgiving holiday concludes with two killings in northwest Charlotte, CMPD reports

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Thanksgiving holiday concludes with two killings in northwest Charlotte, CMPD reports

With reforms passed, Charlotte City Council moves ahead. Activists say it’s too soon.

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With reforms passed, Charlotte City Council moves ahead. Activists say it’s too soon.

More illnesses reported from sushi at 2 North Carolina Harris Teeters, officials say

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More illnesses reported from sushi at 2 North Carolina Harris Teeters, officials say

November 27, 2020 10:27 AM

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Coronavirus live updates: Here’s what to know in North Carolina on Nov. 27

Notre Dame erases the fourth-quarter mystique of UNC quarterback Sam Howell

November 27, 2020 10:12 PM

With everything on the line, North Carolina flinched while Notre Dame did not

November 27, 2020 7:58 PM

UNC football’s hopes of making ACC title game end with stinging loss to Notre Dame

ECU’s Jayden Gardner was too much for Charlotte as 49ers drop their season opener

November 27, 2020 6:09 PM

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NC State’s Keatts says the team is playing with great energy and passion

November 27, 2020 8:47 PM

COVID-19 changes Black Friday for shoppers

November 27, 2020 3:06 PM

Turkeys escape slaughter and have their own Thanksgiving dinner

November 27, 2020 2:42 PM

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With everything on the line, North Carolina flinched while Notre Dame did not

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With everything on the line, North Carolina flinched while Notre Dame did not

November 27, 2020 7:58 PM

ECU’s Jayden Gardner was too much for Charlotte as 49ers drop their season opener

November 27, 2020 6:09 PM

UNC football’s hopes of making ACC title game end with stinging loss to Notre Dame

Christian McCaffrey (shoulder injury) will travel with Panthers to Vikings game

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Two turkeys rescued after daring escape from poultry trucks in North Carolina

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Two turkeys rescued after daring escape from poultry trucks in North Carolina

November 27, 2020 2:45 PM

More illnesses reported from sushi at 2 North Carolina Harris Teeters, officials say

November 27, 2020 10:27 AM

Lottery ticket worth more than $300,000 sold in NC and winner may be unaware, state says

November 27, 2020 7:07 AM

Thanksgiving holiday concludes with two killings in northwest Charlotte, CMPD reports

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Yama Izakaya is the latest Central Square business to announce permanent closure

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Yama Izakaya is the latest Central Square business to announce permanent closure

Black Friday holiday shopping in Charlotte looks different this year amid COVID-19

Blumenthal surveys find audiences would return after COVID-19 is under control

November 27, 2020 6:00 AM

‘We’re pretty uncomfortable.’ Charlotte businesses wary of enforcing tougher mask rules

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The governor gives North Carolina a final warning on COVID-19

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The governor gives North Carolina a final warning on COVID-19

November 24, 2020 1:05 PM

Rent, mortgage, medical bills don’t ‘take a pause.’ Neither should Senate on stimulus.

November 24, 2020 2:48 PM

Kevin Siers cartoon: Trump’s lawyers fall out

Despite COVID-19, the Meck Board of Elections kept 4,200 workers and the vote safe

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What to Watch on Friday: Christmas specials begin with Santa, Frosty and the Grinch

What to Watch on Thanksgiving: No live parades, but we still get floats and balloons

November 26, 2020 7:09 AM

What to Watch Wednesday: An NC favorite returns in another Hallmark Christmas movie

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 23, 2020

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 23, 2020

November 25, 2020 8:09 PM

Kevin Siers cartoon: Trump’s lawyers fall out

Kevin Siers cartoon: Trump’s lawyers fall out

November 23, 2020 4:06 PM

Photos: Panthers shutout Lions in NFL action

Photos: Panthers shutout Lions in NFL action

November 22, 2020 3:41 PM

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A queen in the world of Southern cooking leaves Charleston, SC, and moves to Raleigh

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Do you have the flu or COVID-19? How to spot the differences between symptoms.

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Do you have the flu or COVID-19? How to spot the differences between symptoms.

November 25, 2020 8:00 AM

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They survived COVID-19. This Thanksgiving, they count the blessings of answered prayers.

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They survived COVID-19. This Thanksgiving, they count the blessings of answered prayers.

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