Yarn producer R.L. Stowe Mills Inc., which first opened its doors in Belmont in 1908, will close them for good within 60 days. The 200 employees there received the news Monday.
Updated 8:56 PM
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Both Sen. Kay Hagan and Rep. Larry Kissell took the oath of office at the Capitol building Tuesday, beginning a session marked with difficulty and a new presidential administration.
01/06/2009 08:43 PM
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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department released its 2008 crime statistics, revealing good trends since Chief Rodney Monroe took over. Most crimes were down, though murders were up.
Updated 8:19 PM
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Skipper Beck, the owner of Beck Imports in Charlotte, has been charged with soliciting prostitution. Authorities say he was a client of the high-priced Hush Hush call girl service.
01/06/2009 04:03 PM
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Despite a bleak economy, the nation’s premier law enforcement agency is looking to hire thousands of agents and professional support personnel due to a wave of retirements.
01/06/2009 01:27 PM
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A man who robbed a south Charlotte bank on Tuesday morning remains on the run. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say the incident happened around 9 a.m. right as the bank opened.
01/06/2009 01:15 PM
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg police think that two shootings overnight in west Charlotte could be related. The first incident happened off of Remus Road; the second on Village Court.
Updated 1:11 PM
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County manager Harry Jones is recommending a change for the position of justice accountability director. That position was the number one recommendation of a safety task force.
Updated 1:05 PM
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News 14 Carolina meteorologists say it is expected to rain all day in Charlotte, and some area roads have already started to flood. Drivers are warned to take caution as they commute.
Updated 11:21 AM
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The Panthers defeated the Cardinals at home once this season, but in order to do it again in the playoffs, running back DeAngelo Williams says the team will have to "come with our A-game."
01/06/2009 11:07 AM
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There have been three murders so far for Charlotte in 2009. The most recent incident was a double shooting early Monday morning in the University Area where one man later died.
01/06/2009 07:24 AM
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Construction continues in Center City Charlotte at the site of the Wachovia/Wells Fargo tower and surrounding cultural facilities around South Tryon Street, though funding issues linger.
01/06/2009 07:09 AM
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State leaders plan to increase recycling in the state to 2 million tons a year by 2012. And support from privately owned recycling businesses might help them reach that goal.
01/05/2009 10:18 PM
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Although the state approved an increase in the payment foster parents receive to help raise children, some parents will actually see a decrease in the money they get each month.
Updated 01/05/2009 09:10 PM
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Experts say conflict in the Middle East may not be the only reason for the spike in gas prices. Costs aren't expected to return to record highs anytime soon.
Updated 01/05/2009 08:55 PM
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Dozens waited outside a Monroe Alltel store Monday for a chance to win tickets to the Carolina Panthers' playoff Saturday. But some didn't know staff had already handed out vouchers.
01/05/2009 07:31 PM
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With less than a week from her official welcome as North Carolina's first female governor, Bev Perdue announced three more members of her Cabinet.
Updated 01/05/2009 06:34 PM
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After the countdown to the New Year, many people begin to count calories. But with the country in a recession, many health clubs are offering incentives to lure potential customers.
01/05/2009 05:10 PM
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Rowan-Cabarrus Community College and the organizers of dontcheckup.com have teamed up with the Employment Securities Commission to help laid-off NASCAR workers.
01/05/2009 04:00 PM
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An altercation in northeast Charlotte early Monday morning resulted in two men getting shot inside of a vehicle. One man died after being taken to Carolinas Medical Center.
Updated 01/05/2009 03:06 PM
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Alaska-based Ultimate Concerts Inc. plans to bring more than 2,800 jobs to Shelby. Monday morning, an estimated 1,300 waited for an interview at a job fair hosted in Gastonia.
01/05/2009 01:30 PM
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A grievance has been filed with the North Carolina Bar Association against Charlotte lawyer and newly-elected state representative Nick Mackey.
01/05/2009 12:44 PM
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Violence in the Middle East is partly to blame for rising gas prices at stations across the U.S. AAA says consumers can expect prices to continue to increase as the price of crude oil climbs.
01/05/2009 12:03 PM
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Grief counselors will be at Hopewell High School on Monday as students return without a popular computer science teacher. Michael Healy died in a car accident in Huntersville last week.
01/05/2009 11:45 AM
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A 7-year old was killed on Sunday night in a car crash on Interstate 85 in Concord. Seven people were inside the vehicle, including the child, who was ejected from the van and died.
01/05/2009 11:41 AM
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Authorities say 35-year-old Bobby Hall sold undercover officers about 200 grams of cocaine in the past month. They searched his home and found 37 more grams of cocaine and two guns.
01/05/2009 11:33 AM
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Discovery Place is getting a pricey renovation, as a $31 million project is planned to begin this month. The museum was built in 1981 with renovations in 1986 and 1991.
Updated 01/05/2009 07:45 AM
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Council members will get an update on a proposed fare zone ordinance for the light rail. It would allow the city to fine people who loiter near the Lynx light rail stops without a ticket.
01/05/2009 07:36 AM
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Charlotte City Council will get an update on how the Charlotte Regional Partnership will pursue new jobs and industry in 2009. The group will also recap which companies lost or added jobs in 2008.
01/05/2009 07:33 AM
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A job fair is being held on Monday in Gastonia for a company that says it will bring more than 2,800 jobs to Cleveland County. Gastonia Mayor Jennie Stultz says she is skeptical.
01/05/2009 07:28 AM
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Police have charged a man in Charlotte’s second murder of the year, while investigators are still trying to figure out who was involved in another murder from late last week.
01/05/2009 07:20 AM
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The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Minnesota Vikings 26-14 in Sunday's NFC Wild Card playoff. The win means the Panthers will host Arizona on Saturday night.
01/04/2009 08:43 PM
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A concert promotions company said it’s planning to open a call center in Cleveland County with the promise of close to 3,000 new jobs, but some people are still skeptical.
Updated 01/04/2009 06:56 PM
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Detectives spent much of Sunday morning combing through an Acura on Attaberry Drive after a man was discovered dead inside, shot early Sunday morning in an otherwise quiet neighborhood.
Updated 01/04/2009 03:32 PM
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Approximately 14 million Americans work in the direct sales market and enjoy the benefits of the income without the pitfalls of working for a company.
01/04/2009 11:18 AM
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Hundreds of people gathered at Marshall Park and walked to the square at Trade in Tryon chanting and rallying for peace between Israel and Gaza.
Updated 01/04/2009 10:40 AM
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Parks and recreation officials said that other than the few who frequent Ribbon Walk Nature Preserve, not many know the 188-acre woodland has the oldest beech tree grove in America.
Updated 01/03/2009 05:41 PM
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Investigators said 39-year-old Louis Navarre was shot at his house Friday after he returned home from working at Wal-Mart and later died after making it to his neighbor's home.
Updated 01/03/2009 05:12 PM
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Doctors said the first thing you should do if you think you have symptoms of dry eye syndrome, a chronic and common medical condition, is get an eye exam.
01/03/2009 11:45 AM
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