Mecklenburg County News

The Charlotte Knights say their new downtown stadium won't be ready until 2010 as the team and Mecklenburg County officials deal with lawsuits over the project. via WFMY-TV Greensboro

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RALEIGH, N.C. Heavy rain and the possibility of severe thunderstorms is expected in the Triangle today. via NBC17.com

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A 5-year-old girl was airlifted to a Charlotte hospital after she was struck by a school bus in eastern Mecklenburg County. via News & Record

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“If you look at Ohio primaries, the exit polls said some 21 percent of people say they made their final decision in the last three days (before the primary), and Pennsylvania was 18 percent, which is a huge chunk”

If you haven't decided who you'll vote for on Tuesday, you aren't alone. Thousands of undecided voters only have a day to make up their minds, and both Barack Obama's and Hillary Clinton's campaigns know those ... via Charlotte Channel 9

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The bonds are expected to sell via negotiation on May 13. Bond proceeds will be used to refund the city's series 1998 and series 1999 GO bonds for a projected cash flow savings of $17 million. via PR-inside.com

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Mecklenburg County election officials say some absentee ballots sent in by mail for Tuesday's primary were initially counted twice. via WLOS

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Several state lawmakers took the next step toward retaining their seats Tuesday during primary elections that attracted dozens of candidates looking to oust or succeed members of the House and Senate. via WCNC

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“I know he's ill but there is a victim out there right now who doesn't know he's coming”

It's a textbook case of how so many suspects are getting off easy, even when it seems like there's plenty of evidence against them. via WCSH-TV Portland

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“I bought a stun gun and I carry it with me everywhere 24/7”

It's a textbook case of how so many suspects are getting off easy -- even when it seems like there's plenty of evidence against them. via WJXX

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Gov. Mike Easley has chosen not to reappoint a Charlotte attorney to a special judgeship in Mecklenburg County. via WCNC

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