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Drastic Budgets Cuts Could Close Half Of Mecklenburg County Libraries

Mecklenburg County leaders are slashing departmentsÂ’ budgets in hopes of slimming the $34 million shortfall the county faces this fiscal year, and the $85 million shortfall it will face next fiscal year.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:15:09 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

Shelby Could Become Home To National Tournament

Shelby could become the permanent home of a national sports tournament that would bring millions of dollars to the area each year.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:27:29 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

Police Arrest Rock Hill’s ‘Most Wanted’

Devon Mobley, 16, said he knows he's lucky to be alive. On March 1, he was with friends on Taylor Street in Rock Hill when a bullet ripped into his back, and came out through his shoulder.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:36:26 EDT

Jordan's Bid For Bobcats Approved By Board

The NBA Board of Governors has unanimously approved Michael Jordan's bid to buy a controlling interest in the Charlotte Bobcats.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:36:03 EDT

Delhomme Chose Browns For Chance To Start

Jake Delhomme isn't ready to be a backup.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:06:40 EDT

Local Man Holds Would-Be Thieves At Gunpoint

A Catawba County man took matters into his own hands when he found two men trying to steal from his property.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:20:21 EDT