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Earnhardt recalls connections with Charlotte speedway
Dale Earnhardt Jr. climbs into his car during practice Friday for Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint All-Star auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. (Bob Jordan | Associated ...
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Employee at police department accused of taking $2k gun
Since 2009, Melissa Guillet was responsible for the security of seized and found property items at the Matthews Police Department. Eyewitness News learned Thursday she's accused of stealing $2,000 and a gun from evidence. No one answered when Channel 9 went by her home in north Charlotte. Her neighbor said Guillet's estranged husband made a surprising comment to her a few weeks ago. ...
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Chiquita holds first shareholder meeting in Charlotte
Chiquita's CEO Ed Lonergan addressed the company's multimillion dollar losses last year and a new focus on two brands - bananas and salads - at the shareholder meeting held for the first time in Charlotte. "We've removed the distractions and we have the entire team focused on the two business we think are very powerful," he said. Shareholder David Ross of Matthews ...
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Investigators Cause of Mooresville fire may never be known
Fire investigators say they may never know exactly what started the fire that destroyed a home south of Mooresville Wednesday night. The Iredell County Fire Marshal's office was at the home of Fred and Ola Baldwin on Eastport Lane Thursday morning, combing through the ashes and debris left behind by the fire that could be seen for miles. Several neighbors had seen the flames and tried to ...
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Some NC lawmakers want to change how state brings in jobs
Some lawmakers want to change how the state spends taxpayer money to bring jobs to North Carolina. They want to reorganize the Department of Commerce and cut $500,000 from the Charlotte Regional Partnership. From insurance company MetLife to AT&T's data center, Charlotte Regional Partnership said its marketing has helped attract a lot of jobs to the area. It's partly why CEO Ronnie ...
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Law enforcement seek missing Lincolnton inmate
Corrections officers and local law enforcement agencies are searching for inmate Ronald Billings, 38, after he went missing Thursday from a work release program. He was last seen at around 2:45 p.m. at a work location in Lincolnton. Billings was serving a seven-year prison sentence for breaking and entering, forgery and other property crimes. His projected release date is February 2015. Billings ...
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9 Investigates Paramedic subject of investigation for missing medication
A former Union County paramedic is the subject of an investigation into missing medication at Union County EMS. Channel 9 confirmed Thursday the SBI and the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy are investigating the incidents involving Joey Dahl. Officials with Carolinas Healthcare System said Dahl was employed at Union County EMS from September 2004 to May 2 of this year, but would not say if he ...
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Contempt lawsuit against Charlotte heads to court
The contempt case against the city of Charlotte involving the Carolina Panthers stadium renovations went before a judge Thursday. The suit said the city violated the state open meetings law. Attorneys for the city filed the motion hearing to try to get the lawsuit dismissed.The judge did not make a decision but said he will review both sides. The plaintiffs in the case, four former journalists, ...
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Some drivers concerned about potential toll lane cost
A proposal to add toll lanes on I-77 got a big boost this week after an endorsement from MUMPO, the regional transportation planning group.The state is moving forward with a plan that would add toll lanes for 25 miles on I-77 between uptown Charlotte and Mooresville.What no one is saying yet, however, is how much those tolls could cost drivers. When asked if NCDOT had a schedule for toll ...
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Kenseth on roll seeking next victory in Charlotte
Chuck Burton/AP CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- Matt Kenseth is ready to get back to work. Kenseth and his first-year team at Joe Gibbs Racing have had plenty to celebrate this season with a Sprint Cup-best three victories and seven top-10 finishes in 11 events. But he wasn't a factor in last week's all-star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway and knows he's got some challenges ...
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CMPD 10 charged in scheme banking $300K
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said 10 men worked together to steal dozens of local people's financial information. Police said the men ended up banking more than $300,000 in an elaborate scheme. Investigators say the fraud ring spanned across seven counties, from York to Catawba. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department investigators held a news conference Thursday afternoon. Police said the ...
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Oklahoma U. offers space for donations to tornado victims
It's a problem one would imagine is a good one to have -- so many donated items coming in to help tornado ravaged Moore and Oklahoma City they don't have any place to put it all.But actually, it's been a logistical nightmare, according to officials with the Red Cross and the Salvation Army, as well as government entities which truly appreciate the help, but don't know where ...
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Local nonprofit collects supplies for tornado victims in Okla.
A local nonprofit is collecting supplies to help in the recovery effort after a tornado hit Moore, Okla.The House of Bread International ministry in Rock Hill teamed up with the Red Cross. During the next several days, volunteers will collect items like bottled water, canned goods, clothing and toiletries."We want to reach out from our community and be able to help out in that area, even as ...
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WSOC-TVs 9 Racing Report takes a closer look at NASCAR
After Eyewitness News at 11, the WSOC Sports team will have the 9 Racing Report live from the Charlotte Motor Speedway. The Sports team will be taking a closer look at Sunday's Coca Cola 600, which got underway Thursday night. The report will take a closer look at NASCAR's Generation 6 car, which debuted full time this year. The racing report will highlight two drivers. Matt Kenseth ...
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LB Klein RB Barner sign contracts
. "We are thrilled to have all of our draft choices under contract," general manager Dave Gettleman said. "A.J.'s versatility is very appealing to us. He has played all three linebacker positions and he will have a chance to help us on special teams. Kenjon has great speed and was a dynamic player on offense and special teams at Oregon." Klein was selected in the fifth ...
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OTAs off to successful start
CHARLOTTE - The Panthers wrapped up a successful first week of organized team activities Thursday, but it's only the beginning."We'll get there," Panthers tight ...
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Military tributes at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Retired Lt. Col. Oliver North will receive the Stonewall Jackson Award presented annually by Charlotte Motor Speedway. Track general manager Marcus Smith said North is deserving of the award because of his decades of ...
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Erica Bryant sits down with Paula Broadwell in exclusive interview
Channel 9 anchor Erica Bryant sat down for an exclusive interview with Paula Broadwell.Broadwell, who lives in Dilworth, was embroiled in a scandal earlier this year involving the former head of the CIA, David Petraeus.Broadwell talked openly about what happened, the effect on her marriage and the support she still has from the people of Charlotte.Watch the full interview only on Channel 9 ...
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7-Eleven eyes opening store at Time Warner Cable Arena in October
7-Eleven expects to open a 4,275-square-foot convenience store at Time Warner Cable Arena as early as October, if Charlotte City Council members approve the lease deal Tuesday. You may soon be able to suck down a Slurpee before watching the Charlotte Bobcats play a home game this fall. Charlotte City Council members are expected to sign off on a lease deal next week to allow 7-Eleven Inc. to ...
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Cell phone pocket dial leads to murder arrest
Scott Simon will have a long time to think about his gaffe.Simon was furious over a disagreement he had at a Waffle House restaurant when he jostled the phone in his pocket and called 911 without knowing.A recording was made as Simon went on an anger fueled rant saying he would follow the guy and shoot him at his home.Someone beat him to it. Nicholas Walker was shot and killed as he was pulling ...
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Changing global economy threatens to leave Charlotte behind speakers say
The business landscape is changing quickly, with an increasingly globalized economy and the digital revolution threatening to leave Charlotte behind if its business and political leaders aren’t careful. That warning came from multiple speakers Thursday at 2013 Global Charlotte, a breakfast symposium aimed at helping the city’s business leaders capitalize on global opportunities. ...
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Deputies say large meth lab found in Catawba Co. home
A tip led sheriff deputies in Catawba County to a home south of Claremont where they said they discovered one of the biggest meth labs in the state.Narcotics officers said they removed more than 100 pounds of chemicals from the home along Midnight Drive late Wednesday.More than 12 pounds of the liquid tested positive for methamphetamine, officials said.Neighbors said they were surprised to learn ...
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Witness rushes to help after crash in Vale area
A child safety seat is being credited with saving a 6-month-old baby involved in a serious crash in the Vale area.The accident happened shortly before 8 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of Highway 10 and Rhoney Farm Road.Witnesses said a car ran a stop sign and was broadsided by an SUV.A driver in a work van who was sitting at the intersection and who was also hit rushed to help after seeing ...
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Man accused in 3 rape cases pleads not guilty
A man accused of rape pleaded not guilty Thursday morning.Police arrested Jerry Lee Brooks decades after they say he kidnapped and raped three women in Charlotte.Brooks offered a plea of not guilty, which means he will be back in court next month.Brooks is accused of assaulting women in Charlotte in the late '70s. Last summer, he was arrested in South Carolina after police said DNA evidence ...
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Hixon excited about fresh start in Carolina
sat down to discuss his career, he knew the injuries would come up. He's used to that by now. And while he wishes he didn't have to talk about his medical history as often as he does, he knows it's a part of his NFL journey. "It's inevitable, you are going to get injured," Hixon said. "There aren't too many guys that have played eight years in the league ...
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Middle and high school students becoming more isolated?
While the number of middle and high school students admitting to being bullied in surveys has gone up, the number of students actually reporting abuse is decreasing, suggesting that students may be withdrawing into themselves.
Students at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools get polled every two years by health officials in order to keep a watch on activities that might put them at risk, such as drug abuse, alcohol use, anti-social behavior and smoking. Read more
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