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Crash closes Interstate 485 in Charlotte on Saturday, NCDOT says charlotteobserver.com/news/l…
Crash closes Interstate 485 in Charlotte on Saturday, NCDOT says

Crash closes Interstate 485 in Charlotte on Saturday, NCDOT says

All lanes are closed, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said on social media site X around 5 p.m. “Please seek alternate routes,” police said.

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Costco closes store location after 37 years, opens replacement charlotteobserver.com/news/b…
Costco closes store location after 37 years, opens replacement

Costco closes store location after 37 years, opens replacement

The warehouse retailer opens a new 152,000 square-foot Costco location 1 mile from the store it closed.

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Brothers convicted by jury in $240 million Fort Worth cattle investment scam charlotteobserver.com/news/n…
Brothers convicted by jury in $240 million Fort Worth cattle investment scam

Brothers convicted by jury in $240 million Fort Worth cattle investment scam

Joshua Link and Jason Link were found guilty of wire fraud and money laundering charges. They will be sentenced in March.

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Palisades High rallies past Providence to win NCHSAA 8A Western Regional flag football championship. The Pumas will play in the first state final Saturday. Story, scores, more ➡️ tinyurl.com/ytvbmxw3
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Carolina Panthers see 3 players return to practice off IR, including star CB charlotteobserver.com/sports…
Carolina Panthers see 3 players return to practice off IR, including star CB

Carolina Panthers see 3 players return to practice off IR, including star CB

Help is on the way for the Carolina Panthers’ defensive backfield. The Panthers (3-5) face New Orleans on the road Sunday.

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Palisades rallies past Providence, advances to first NC flag football state championship game charlotteobserver.com/sports…
Girls’ flag football playoffs: Palisades tops Providence, heads to 8A state finals

Girls’ flag football playoffs: Palisades tops Providence, heads to 8A state finals

Follow live scores from the NCHSAA state semifinals. Who’s going to state Saturday?

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Talking Preps: The Round 2 NC high school football playoff preview show xitter.twitterapi.xyz/i/broadcasts/2BlPaWOoP…
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Could king tides and Super El Niño waves create a ‘perfect storm’ in Washington? charlotteobserver.com/news/n…
Could king tides and Super El Niño waves create a ‘perfect storm’ in Washington?

Could king tides and Super El Niño waves create a ‘perfect storm’ in Washington?

Water off the coast is already 4 to 6 inches higher than normal. Here’s what could happen if a big storm hits during king tides.

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Nine children sickened in E. coli outbreak tied to Northern California beach charlotteobserver.com/news/n…
Nine children sickened in E. coli outbreak tied to Northern California beach

Nine children sickened in E. coli outbreak tied to Northern California beach

The beach near Santa Cruz has been temporarily closed.

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My recommendations for Thanksgiving meals from Charlotte restaurants. Order soon, though charlotteobserver.com/charlo…
My recommendations for Thanksgiving meals from Charlotte restaurants. Order soon, though

My recommendations for Thanksgiving meals from Charlotte restaurants. Order soon, though

Not eager to cook? These dine-in and takeout options will ensure a happy holiday, whether you’re going upscale, casual, vegan or smoked.

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They sought country living. Then Fort Worth annexed the land next door charlotteobserver.com/news/n…
They sought country living. Then Fort Worth annexed the land next door

They sought country living. Then Fort Worth annexed the land next door

In a rural area south of Fort Worth, a debate is raging over a developer’s ambitions, which residents believe will create congestion.

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Follow Wednesday's flag football state semifinal live scores. Who's going to state? charlotteobserver.com/sports…
Girls’ flag football playoffs: Palisades tops Providence, heads to 8A state finals

Girls’ flag football playoffs: Palisades tops Providence, heads to 8A state finals

Follow live scores from the NCHSAA state semifinals. Who’s going to state Saturday?

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Will NC get a snowy winter? Here’s what one state forecast says charlotteobserver.com/news/w…
Will NC get a snowy winter? Here’s what one state forecast says

Will NC get a snowy winter? Here’s what one state forecast says

All of North Carolina is “leaning above” normal temperatures for December, January and February, the forecast says.

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Billy Joel announced serious health problem last year. There’s a major update charlotteobserver.com/entert…
Billy Joel announced serious health problem last year. There’s a major update

Billy Joel announced serious health problem last year. There’s a major update

What’s next for the Piano Man?

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Washington teen, 15, set up a Snapchat ride, police say. It ended in an armed robbery charlotteobserver.com/news/n…
Washington teen, 15, set up a Snapchat ride, police say. It ended in an armed robbery

Washington teen, 15, set up a Snapchat ride, police say. It ended in an armed robbery

Police say 2 people in the car robbed him at gunpoint. Here is what court documents say happened.

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Popular Costco-brand food item recalled at NC stores, could contain chemicals charlotteobserver.com/news/l…
Popular Costco-brand food item recalled at NC stores, could contain chemicals

Popular Costco-brand food item recalled at NC stores, could contain chemicals

Customers are advised to stop using the affected product and return it to Costco for a full refund.

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Dozens of portable heaters are dropping to all-time-low prices in the lead-up to Amazon's Black Friday Week. Shop our top picks! bargainhunter.com/amazon-bla…
Snag These 20+ Portable Heaters While They’re on Sale at Amazon Ahead of Black Friday

Snag These 20+ Portable Heaters While They’re on Sale at Amazon Ahead of Black Friday

Dozens of portable heaters are dropping to all-time-low prices in the lead-up to Amazon's Black Friday Week. Shop our top picks!

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GOP lawmaker tells CMS he’s drafting bill to break up district, force recall vote charlotteobserver.com/news/p…
GOP lawmaker tells CMS he’s drafting bill to break up district, force recall vote

GOP lawmaker tells CMS he’s drafting bill to break up district, force recall vote

Rep. David Willis is drafting legislation to divide the district and force new school board elections, but its path through the legislature remains unclear.

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Get some holiday shopping early with our list of gifts on sale on Amazon ahead of Black Friday Week. Shop for men, women, kids and teens. bargainhunter.com/amazon-bla…
Amazon’s Early Black Friday Sale Is Here, And We Found Over 20 Gifts for Everyone on Your List

Amazon’s Early Black Friday Sale Is Here, And We Found Over 20 Gifts for Everyone on Your List

Get some holiday shopping early with our list of gifts on sale on Amazon ahead of Black Friday Week. Shop for men, women, kids and teens.

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Vietnamese sandwich and bubble tea restaurant opens in Lake Norman retail center charlotteobserver.com/charlo…
Vietnamese sandwich and bubble tea restaurant opens in Lake Norman retail center

Vietnamese sandwich and bubble tea restaurant opens in Lake Norman retail center

Co-owners Tracy Quach and Luynh Nguyen have brought the authentic flavors and ingredients of their native Vietnam to Lake Norman with the opening of Vietopia..

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