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updated: Sun Jul 06, 2008 06:15 am

Charlotte News

Local news for Charlotte, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

12 hrs ago | Charlotte Channel 9

Police Make Arrest In July 4th Murder

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police arrested a man in connection with a July 4th murder on Georgetown Drive.

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Sat Jul 05, 2008

Officer.com

North Carolina Teen Shocked By Taser Died From Change In Heart Rhythm

Autopsy results released this week reveal why a 17-year-old who police shot with a Taser died in March.

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HendersonvilleNews.com

NC restaurants face new, tougher standards

Local health departments in North Carolina are using new inspection standards that officials say put more importance on practices that prevent customers from getting sick.

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Related Topix: Mecklenburg County, NC

The Charlotte Observer

Suspect arrested in killing of brothers

A 17-year-old is in custody, accused of shooting two brothers in west Charlotte late Monday night.

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Fri Jul 04, 2008

Charlotte.com

N.C. soldier eyed in woman's death

A soldier at Fort Bragg is a person of interest in the death of a pregnant servicewoman whose body was found in a motel bathroom in Fayetteville a week ago, military officials said.

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Related Topix: Fort Bragg, NC, Fayetteville, NC, Cornelius, NC

Thu Jul 03, 2008

WSOCTV

Pedestrian Accident Injuries Five People In Uptown Charlotte Thursday Morning

Police say at least one car struck at least two pedestrians on College Street at Stonewall Street.

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Charlotte Channel 9

Undercover Police Operation Leads To Scrap Metal Yard Owner Arrest

With the jump in theft of copper wiring in across Charlotte, police said they needed to do more to curb the crime and started cracking down scrap metal dealers.

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Wed Jul 02, 2008

Charlotte Channel 9

Rafter Rescued In Thunderstorms, Lightning Hits 6 Buildings

Emergency crews rescued a rafter stuck on the Catawba River in the middle of thunderstorms Thursday night.

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Tue Jul 01, 2008

Charlotte Channel 9

Fire Displaces 25 People In Charlotte

The local Red Cross assisted 25 people displaced by an accidental fire Friday afternoon at an apartment complex on Flagstaff Drive off Tyvola Road in south Charlotte.

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WCNC-TV Charlotte

Armed residents patrolling Charlotte streets

Armed neighbors are now patrolling the Central Avenue business district in response to a shooting and three armed robberies at nearby businesses.

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Charlotte Channel 9

Officials Investigate Police Impersonator Robbery In South Charlotte

Authorities are on the lookout for two men who impersonated a police officer and then robbed someone.

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Mon Jun 30, 2008

WFMY-TV Greensboro

Top News 26 Gang Members Indicted In Charlotte, Some Tied To Greensboro Murders

A federal grand jury in Charlotte has indicted 26 alleged members of an international gang accused in a cross-border drug ring, some on murder charges.

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Related Topix: Greensboro, NC, Drugs

The Eden Daily News

McCrory to announce position on offshore drilling

The Charlotte mayor will speak Monday morning in Greenville and Monday afternoon in Raleigh about the issue.

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Related Topix: US News

Sun Jun 29, 2008

Fire Engineering

Firefighters say uncapped gas pipe led to explosion: Gas leaked into...

McClatchy-Tribune Information Services -- Unrestricted Middle Fire investigators Friday blamed a fatal house explosion in north Charlotte on an improperly removed heater that left a gas pipe uncapped.

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Fri Jun 27, 2008

WaterWorld

NC: Water main slated to operate again

NC: Water main slated to operate again The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Jun. 26--Today could be a good day for Charlotte residents who have been asked to conserve water and have dealt with traffic problems caused ...

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Thu Jun 26, 2008

WSOCTV

Police Chase Ends With Arrest In Northwest Charlotte

A police chase that started when a deputy tried to serve outstanding warrants in York County ended in a crash in northwest Charlotte on Thursday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Northwest, NC

WSOCTV

Police: Man Shot By Masked Gunman

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are investigating a shooting off of Elgywood Lane near North Tryon Street.

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Wed Jun 25, 2008

Charlotte.com

Police at S. Charlotte shooting scene

Police are looking for suspects in connection with a pre-dawn shooting at a south Charlotte hotel.

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Tue Jun 24, 2008

Charlotte Channel 9

Creek Water Level Rises, Traps Workers In Building

The water level in a local creek rose so high it trapped five men inside a building Saturday night.

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Sun Jun 22, 2008

Crime In Charlotte, NC

CMPD Detectives Investigating Homicide on Countryside Drive

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police detectives are investigating the shooting death of Servando Barriquera Roldan, 32.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime

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