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New Reports Reveal Hidden Success and Struggles in NC Schools – Charlotte Observer

New reports reveal hidden success and struggles in NC schools – Charlotte Observer

New reports reveal hidden success and struggles in NC schools
Charlotte Observer
It tends to top the test-score lists for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. At Ranson, in north Charlotte, most students come from low-income homes. When the… Continue reading

Man Gets Life for Killing 3 in Charlotte – WLOS

Man gets life for killing 3 in Charlotte – WLOS

Man gets life for killing 3 in Charlotte
WLOS
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A Mecklenburg County jury has returned a life prison sentence for a man convicted of killing three people more than five years ago. Superior Court Judge… Continue reading

Duke CEO: All Customers Pay for Coal Ash Cleanup – MyrtleBeachOnline.com

Duke CEO: All customers pay for coal ash cleanup – MyrtleBeachOnline.com

Duke CEO: All customers pay for coal ash cleanup
MyrtleBeachOnline.com
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Duke Energy's CEO says while the company and its shareholders will pay to clean up a coal ash spill in the Dan River, its customers… Continue reading

Black Ice Threatens as Storm Leaves Triangle and Power Outages Continue – News & Observer

Black ice threatens as storm leaves Triangle and power outages continue – News & Observer


News & Observer
Black ice threatens as storm leaves Triangle and power outages continue
News & Observer
RALEIGH — A long storm had largely cleared the area by Friday night, but the power was still… Continue reading

N.C. Sen. Martin Nesbitt Dies – Charlotte Business Journal (Blog)

N.C. Sen. Martin Nesbitt dies – Charlotte Business Journal (blog)


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N.C. Sen. Martin Nesbitt dies
Charlotte Business Journal (blog)
“Tonight, North Carolina lost a great leader, and I mourn a valued friend," Senate Democratic leader Dan Blue Jr. said in a statement Thursday, according to Time Warner… Continue reading

Governor Declares Emergency in North Carolina – News & Observer

Governor declares emergency in North Carolina – News & Observer

Governor declares emergency in North Carolina
News & Observer
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Gov. Pat McCrory declared a state of emergency for North Carolina on Friday, hours after the latest winter storm left portions of the state coated in ice… Continue reading