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The Charlotte Observer

• New CMS high schools: Hough and Rocky River

  The Charlotte Observer – Tue Nov 10, 10:47 pm ET  

  Charlotte-Mecklenburg's two new high schools will be named Hough and Rocky River, the school board voted Tuesday night. Full Story »

• Jones apologizes for sending email

  The Charlotte Observer – Tue Nov 10, 10:27 pm ET  

  County Manager Harry Jones apologized for forwarding an email sent by a resident critical about alleged misspending at the Department of Social Services to the man's employer. Full Story »

• Petition to remove Lincoln sheriff is filed

  The Charlotte Observer – Tue Nov 10, 5:27 pm ET  

  By Joe DePriest Full Story »

• Von Trapp descendant in Kannapolis

  The Charlotte Observer – Tue Nov 10, 5:27 pm ET  

  Born and raised in Vermont, von Trapp is the granddaughter of the legendary Maria and Baron Georg von Trapp, whose story inspired “The Sound of Music.” Full Story »

• Pleasant surprise for Union teacher

  The Charlotte Observer – Tue Nov 10, 12:37 pm ET  

  A Union County teacher was surprised Tuesday morning by two Carolina Panthers players and utility company officials, who presented her with a $1,866 grant during a school assembly. Full Story »

WCNC Charlotte

• Exclusive: Deputy, stepdaughter handcuffed over "false report"

  WCNC Charlotte – 2 hrs 33 mins ago  

  Charlotte, N.C.—A Mecklenburg County sheriff’s deputy says he and his stepdaughter were handcuffed and nearly arrested because of a false report by employees at a local fast food restaurant. Justin Bellamy—who was off duty at the time of the incident—is now suing Jack in the Box and the employees involved.   In April 2009, Bellamy and his daughter visited the Jack in the Box at Sunset Road and I ... Full Story »

• W. Charlotte 'landmark' may be removed

  WCNC Charlotte – Tue Nov 10, 11:00 pm ET  

  Charlotte, N.C. -- After thirty-five years at the corner of W. Morehead and Freedom Drive, a unique landmark could be heading for a scrap yard.   Painted red, white, and blue, the 1960's-era Volkswagen Beetle sits on the roof of a former car repair shop, most recently operated as Triple G Volkswagen.   Restauranteur David Rhames wants to renovate the garage and open a new eatery in the building ... Full Story »

• SC teens admit buying, selling gun at school

  WCNC Charlotte – Tue Nov 10, 8:15 pm ET  

  ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) -- A South Carolina teenager will spend up to 45 days in juvenile detention for selling a gun to a fellow middle school student, while the buyer will spend his time on house arrest. The Herald of Rock Hill reports both the 15-year-old seller and 13-year-old buyer pleaded guilty Tuesday to possession of a gun on school grounds. They will be sentenced next month. The older ... Full Story »

• Trial under way for man accused of killing deputy

  WCNC Charlotte – Tue Nov 10, 7:15 pm ET  

  LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. -- A murder trial is under way in Lincoln County for the man accused of killing a sheriff's deputy. Prosecutors say Monty Poteat shot and killed Deputy Lawana Morton inside her friend's home in 2007. Investigators say Poteat was upset with Morton because she encouraged his ex-girlfriend to take out a restraining order against him. The jury was selected Tuesday morning, and ... Full Story »

• Support group formed to help family members of murder victims

  WCNC Charlotte – Tue Nov 10, 7:00 pm ET  

  CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- There is no such thing as being prepared for the murder of a loved one. Most family members are lost, but now they will have a guide thanks to a new homicide support group. One of the members is Lu Prudhomme, whose daughter, Cherlyn Crawford, was one of four people murdered at the Treetop Apartments. "It's very difficult for anyone who has not lost a child to relate to the ... Full Story »

The Rock Hill Herald

• Callicutt helped Fort Mill school district thrive

  The Rock Hill Herald – 2 hrs 14 mins ago  

  When Keith Callicutt was picked in 2005 to lead Fort Mill schools, he took control of one of the state's highest achieving districts at a time when its reputation was drawing a crush of newcomers. His top challenge was managing the growth while focusing on academics. Full Story »

• York County goes to war — again

  The Rock Hill Herald – 2 hrs 14 mins ago  

  The rain fell in sheets. So hard, it seemed to come sideways. Yet the words pierced through rain like bullets: “Load 'em up!” Just like 2003, heading for Iraq. Just like 2007, heading for Afghanistan. Just like every time the soldiers of the 1222nd Combat Engineers leave to go to war. Rain and tears. Full Story »

• Readers rush to replace soldier's computer, GPS

  The Rock Hill Herald – 2 hrs 19 mins ago  

  Not even thieves can stop the good hearts of York County folks toward their fighting men. Full Story »

• Wanted: Land for fairgrounds — and more

  The Rock Hill Herald – 2 hrs 29 mins ago  

  Looking to unload 160 acres of prime real estate for a reasonable price? York County farmers and ho Full Story »

• Winter shelters need help with meals

  The Rock Hill Herald – 2 hrs 29 mins ago  

  Rock Hill's emergency winter shelters don't open for another few days, but Dale Dove and P Full Story »

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WSOC-TV Charlotte

• Charlotte School Leaders Approve Controversial Changes

  WSOC-TV Charlotte – 2 hrs 35 mins ago  

  The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board voted late Tuesday night to make changes to relieve overcrowding after heated last-minute appeals by parents at several schools. Full Story »

• Neighbors Eye Charlotte Creek Levels In Wake Of Ida's Remnants

  WSOC-TV Charlotte – 2 hrs 35 mins ago  

  Several waves of rain left over from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida moved through Charlotte Tuesday night causing concern among people who live near flood-prone creeks. Full Story »

• Local Road Leaders Asking For Expensive Toll Road Study

  WSOC-TV Charlotte – Tue Nov 10, 6:28 pm ET  

  A new survey could cost taxpayers half a million dollars. Full Story »

• Leaves Could Clog Rock Hill Drains

  WSOC-TV Charlotte – Tue Nov 10, 6:13 pm ET  

  ROCK HILL, S.C. -- As heavy rain started to fall in Rock Hill on Tuesday morning, Nancy Hanna knew what to expect on some streets in her neighborhood. Full Story »

• Homicide Victims Family Members Form Group To Help Police, Others

  WSOC-TV Charlotte – Tue Nov 10, 5:43 pm ET  

  Police and the families of homicide victims in Charlotte are forming a team that will be part support group and part community activist. Full Story »

WBTV Charlotte

• LAPD watchdog: Racial profiling probes were flawed

  WBTV Charlotte – 1 hr 7 mins ago  

  A police watchdog says he found problems in a third of the internal investigations of Los Angeles police officers accused of racial profiling and other kinds of bias. Full Story »

• Obituaries in the news

  WBTV Charlotte – 1 hr 7 mins ago  

  Peter Francis Storer Full Story »

• Washington lt. gov's son released from hospital

  WBTV Charlotte – 1 hr 22 mins ago  

  The 37-year-old son of Washington state's lieutenant governor has been released from a Seattle hospital, while the man accused of shooting him remains in critical condition. Full Story »

• Judge's ruling allows autism helper dog in class

  WBTV Charlotte – 1 hr 22 mins ago  

  A first-grader in central Illinois gets to keep his autism helper dog in school, a Douglas County judge ruled Tuesday. Full Story »

• San Francisco supes overturn veto of sanctuary law

  WBTV Charlotte – 1 hr 52 mins ago  

  San Francisco supervisors have overturned the mayor's veto of a controversial ordinance involving how the city deals with illegal immigrant minors facing felony charges. Full Story »

The Salisbury Post

• Rain could cancel Veterans Day parade

  The Salisbury Post – Tue Nov 10, 6:49 pm ET  

  Staff report Organizers say they'll decide at 10 a.m. Wednesday whether to go ahead with the annual Veterans Day Parade or call it off due to rain. If ... Full Story »

• Economist says recession over, recovery slow

  The Salisbury Post – Tue Nov 10, 4:04 pm ET  

  By Emily Ford eford@salisburypost.com CONCORD — The recession has ended, but recovery from near financial ruin will take more time, an economist told ... Full Story »

• Vets to meet new veterans service officer

  The Salisbury Post – Tue Nov 10, 2:49 pm ET  

  CONCORD — Cabarrus County veterans are meeting their next veterans service officer on Veterans Day. Travis Waldron will become the new director of t ... Full Story »

• Cleaning woman cleaned out homeowners

  The Salisbury Post – Tue Nov 10, 1:20 pm ET  

  Staff report Authorities say a woman cleaning the carpets in a Salisbury home cleaned out the homeowners, stealing money and jewelry. Christy Gilbea ... Full Story »

• Bond set at $1M for robbery suspect

  The Salisbury Post – Tue Nov 10, 1:19 pm ET  

  Staff report A Landis man is under $1 million bond in the Cabarrus County jail on multiple robbery charges. Shawn Griffin Dillard, 25, 902 South Mai ... Full Story »

The Shelby Star

• Flash flood watch through Wednesday afternoon

  The Shelby Star – 2 hrs 19 mins ago  

  Through Wednesday afternoon, from the National Weather Service:- Moisture associated with the remnants of Ida will continue tooverspread the region through Wednesday producing copious amountsof rainfall... on the order of 2 to 5 inches with locally... Full Story »

• Woman injured in possible hit and run

  The Shelby Star – Tue Nov 10, 9:29 pm ET  

  SHELBY — A 24-year-old woman, walking along Marion Street, received serious injuries after police say she was struck by a car Tuesday night. Authorities identified the victim as Jennifer McKelfrey and are now investigating a possible hit-and-run... Full Story »

• Double take: Hudson twins hope to hit new heights

  The Shelby Star – Tue Nov 10, 8:35 pm ET  

  BOILING SPRINGS — Gardner-Webb twin guards Dominique and Monique Hudson don’t play one-on-one anymore since things got a tad too serious in an eighth-grade backyard game. That doesn’t mean they’ve stopped trying to make each other better.... Full Story »

• GWU tries to regroup to face No.16 Liberty

  The Shelby Star – Tue Nov 10, 8:05 pm ET  

  BOILING SPRINGS — One way to tell that the Big South is a pretty tough football conference — Gardner-Webb University has dropped two straight close league games yet will be playing a team this Saturday that may be the best FCS (former division... Full Story »

• Vehicle plows down embankment (with photo, embedded video)

  The Shelby Star – Tue Nov 10, 5:29 pm ET  

  A GMC truck barreled down an embankment Tuesday as rain trickled from the sky. The incident occurred on East Zion Church Road, roughly a quarter mile from North Lafayette Street. No major injuries were reported and no one was transported for... Full Story »

Statesville Record & Landmark

• Vikings anxious for rematch with Bandys in playoffs

  Statesville Record & Landmark – 2 hrs 30 mins ago  

  South Iredell's football team is a pretty happy bunch. Especially considering it drew a No. 15 seed in the 2AA West bracket. Full Story »

• Lions girls basketball an easy winner

  Statesville Record & Landmark – 2 hrs 30 mins ago  

  Statesville Christian opened up a 31-9 halftime lead in Tuesday's opener and cruised to a 52-16 win over Carter G. Woodson. Full Story »

• Southview boys fall in opener

  Statesville Record & Landmark – 2 hrs 31 mins ago  

  Southview Christian couldn't hold on to the lead in Tuesday's season-opener. Full Story »

• Lions roll to win in season opener

  Statesville Record & Landmark – 2 hrs 31 mins ago  

  Carter G. Woodson scored nearly half its points in the first quarter, which didn't work out too well. Full Story »

• Iredell election votes get final OK

  Statesville Record & Landmark – 2 hrs 31 mins ago  

  The votes had all been tallied, recounted, sampled and, in some cases, recounted again. Then the verifiable provisional ballots were assigned to the proper candidates. Full Story »

The Morganton News Herald

• Veterans Day observance moved

  The Morganton News Herald – Tue Nov 10, 3:50 pm ET  

  Because rain is in the forecast, Burke County's official Veterans Day observance has been moved from the Historic Courthouse lawn to the auditorium at Patton High School on Enola Road. The ceremony will start at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Full Story »

• Elections canvass turns up 1,000 votes

  The Morganton News Herald – Tue Nov 10, 3:50 pm ET  

  Today's official canvass of the Nov. 3 election in Burke County added about 1,000 votes to the total. Full Story »

• County calls for cell phone crackdown

  The Morganton News Herald – Tue Nov 10, 6:00 am ET  

  Burke County's county government is kicking its cell-phone addiction. It's not quite going cold turkey, but many of the devices on Jan. 1 will go dark. Intervention started months ago with the board of commissioners. Full Story »

• Student's senior project will raise funds for clinic

  The Morganton News Herald – Tue Nov 10, 6:00 am ET  

  It will begin to look a lot like Christmas on Sunday afternoon when the foyer and gymnasium of the Collett Street Recreation Center is transformed into a smorgasbord of holiday sights designed by John Griffin, an event planner from Raleigh who has worked with Martha Stewart. Full Story »

• City sets lighting ceremony

  The Morganton News Herald – Mon Nov 9, 10:00 pm ET  

  A blue spruce pine tree is lit for the holidays each year on the Historic Courthouse lawn. The lights on the tree represent memories of and honors to loved ones. Full Story »