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Four people were injured this morning in northeast Charlotte. Full Story »

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are asking for the public's help to find a woman they say is a serial shoplifter from high-end stores. Full Story »

A man accused of murdering his girlfriend turned himself in to authorities Monday night, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police. Full Story »

A birthday party in west Charlotte turned into a home invasion site overnight, with two party-goers Full Story »

The Berlin Wall was toppled Monday by Providence High students who weren't born when the real thing fell. Full Story »

The troubled economy has forced the Carolina Raptor Center to close for two weeks and cut staff, but officials of the bird rehabilitation center say they will reopen next week, and that visitors will notice few changes. Full Story »

The state Supreme Court has refused to hear Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' appeal of a ruling that said the district owes local charter schools millions of dollars. Full Story »

Mecklenburg County has launched a whistleblower hot line to let its employees report suspected fraud and illegal or unethical behavior within the county. Full Story »

The drive toward $5 million to help recession-battered charities prepare for the future picked up more steam Monday with the announcement of a new $500,000 gift. Full Story »

After nearly two hours of debate, the Charlotte City Council passed a limited landlord registration ordinance Monday night, which requires only property owners of the most crime-ridden properties to identify themselves to the police. Full Story »

US Airways said Monday that it's changing the number of frequent flier miles customers need for award tickets – a move that will require fewer miles for off-peak travel but that will also mean burning more miles for high-demand trips. Full Story »

As he circled the globe, preaching to millions, Billy Graham always had musical co-stars George Beverly Shea and Cliff Barrows nearby. Now, the 91-year-old evangelist has invited his two crusade teammates to be near him when they die. Full Story »

Editor's Note: Young Voices is an e-mail forum for students college age and younger. Complete responses are published here and a sampling in the print paper twice a month on Tuesdays. To participate, e-mail associate editor Fannie Flono at fflono@charlotteobserver.com. Full Story »

By Ely Portilloelyportillo@charlotteobserver.com

The latest donation to the Community Catalyst Fund comes from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Foundation, a permanent endowment established in 2001 to benefit a broad range of charitable purposes. Full Story »

The state Supreme Court has refused to hear Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' appeal of a ruling that says the district owes local charter schools millions. Full Story »

By Joe DePriest Full Story »

One person was killed in a house fire Monday morning near Shelby, authorities say. Full Story »

Former Observer writer and columnist Dan Huntley is among three people being honored at the 11th annual Keepers of the Culture awards ceremony Tuesday night at the McCelvey Center in York, S.C. Full Story »

Eighth District Congressman Larry Kissell of North Carolina has scheduled a veterans' meeting Friday afternoon in Richmond County. Full Story »

Police investigators from across the Carolinas are on the CPCC North campus in Huntersville today an Full Story »

A 25-year-old Cabarrus County man was arrested by police early Monday in connection with a pair of convenience store armed robberies overnight. Full Story »

Rowan County deputies say the operators of Mooresville Raceway in western Rowan County were arrested last week in connection with an alleged drug operation. Full Story »

A public meeting is scheduled this evening to discuss a proposed sidewalk project in Charlotte. The Full Story »

J.B. Mauney, Mooresville native and champion bull rider, almost won it all at the World Finals of professional bull riding in Las Vegas this weekend. Full Story »