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Panthers sign DT Lotulelei G Kugbila
haven't yet signed, but with the standardization of rookie contracts in the most recent Collective Bargaining Agreement, it's only a matter of time."Star gives us an impactful three-down defensive lineman, and Edmund has a lot of natural ability and upside that we will work to develop," general manager Dave Gettleman said. "We look forward to seeing both players ...
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Charlottes Argus Fire Control wins export award
Argus Fire Control of Charlotte has earned a national export award. Argus Fire Control Inc. of Charlotte is among 57 recipients of the 2013 Presidents E Awards for exports. Acting U.S. Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank presented the awards earlier this week. This year marks the 51st anniversary of the program, which was created to recognize U.S. companies for success in exporting goods and ...
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Danica Patrick GoDaddy bring spotlight to Charlotte gym
NASCAR driver Danica Patrick, in town for the Charlotte races this week, had a professional photo shoot at a newly opened Charlotte gym. Two Pros Fitness is hoping to cash in on Charlottes race week with popular NASCAR driver Danica Patrick coming to the local gym for a commercial photo shoot, according to a report from the NBC Charlotte affiliate. Having her here, seeing what she thought of the ...
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NC House finance chair steps down rips speaker
State Rep. Robert Brawley of Mooresville has resigned as chair of the N.C. House Finance Committee. Another day, another fight between Charlotte-area politicians. N.C. Rep. Robert Brawley of Mooresville, who has long chaired the N.C. House of Representatives Finance Committee, turned in his gavel and issued a scathing public letter to House Speaker Thom Tillis, Raleigh news station WRAL-TV ...
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Charlottes Anthony Foxx draws praise at DOT confirmation hearing
Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx appeared before the U.S. Senate's Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on Wednesday regarding his nomination to become U.S. secretary of transportation. Anthony Foxx, mayor of Charlotte and President Barack Obamas nominee for U.S. secretary of transportation, basked in praise from both sides of the aisle at Wednesdays confirmation hearing, reports Chris ...
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Lone Star
"Lone Star" opens with the discovery of a human skeleton half-buried in the South Texas desert, and although this mystery forms the central core of the film, it is so densely wrapped in intertwining subplots and characterizations that it's easy to forget about it. Independent writer/director John Sayles ("City of Hope," "Passion Fish") has fashioned an incredibly diverse, complex, and intriguin ... ...
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Charlotte tumbles in economic ranking
Charlotte tumbled 10 spots in On Number' economic index for May. Charlotte has fallen 10 more spots in On Numbers latest monthly economic index, hitting its lowest ranking so far in 2013. Each month, On Numbers analyzes 18 statistical indicators to provide a snapshot of conditions in the 102 U.S. metropolitan areas with populations above 500,000. Among the factors included in the analysis ...
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New class chosen for NASCAR Hall of Fame
The 2014 class of inductees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame has been chosen. Five new inductees have been chosen for the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The 2014 class of members are Tom Flock, Jack Ingram, Dale Jarrett, Maurice Petty and Fireball Roberts, WBTV reports. The group will be inducted in January, marking the fifth class of inductees since the halls opening. Bruton Smith, the billionaire owner of ...
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5 things to know for Thursday
Investigators are on the scene of a deadly shooting in Marshville.Deputies received a call of a break-in Thursday morning on Lanesboro Road near Ansonville Road.Read more on this ...
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Police CPS worker accused of urinating exposing himself outside SC school
A Gaston County child protective services worker has been arrested after police said he urinated and exposed himself to people outside a York County middle school.Police arrested Derrick Hansley Monday afternoon in the York Intermediate School parking lot.Investigators said Hansley had beer in his car and was drunk.Witnesses told police he relieved himself in front of several people during ...
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Investigators 1 dead in shooting in Marshville
Investigators are on the scene of a deadly shooting in Marshville.Deputies received a call of a break-in Thursday morning on Lanesboro Road near Ansonville Road.The Enquirer Journal posted a picture of the neighborhood.The newspaper reported someone was shot at the scene, and died on the way to the hospital.A Channel 9 crew is headed to the scene and will bring you updates as they become ...
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Sheraton Yankee Trader Hotel, Fort Lauderdale Beach
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