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Woman released after pickup drove onto Kansas soccer fields, killing 2 charlotteobserver.com/news/n…

Woman released after pickup drove onto Kansas soccer fields, killing 2

Police interviewed the driver and more than 30 witnesses, including two children who were inside the pickup. Here’s where the investigation stands.

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What Is Ureaplasma and Could It Be Behind Your Unexplained UTI Symptoms That Keep Coming Back? charlotteobserver.com/living…

What Is Ureaplasma and Could It Be Behind Your Unexplained UTI Symptoms That Keep Coming Back?

Ureaplasma causes UTI-like symptoms that standard tests miss. Here is what it is and when to ask for testing.

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What to know about the Silfab Solar manufacturing plant controversy in York County charlotteobserver.com/news/b…

What to know about the Silfab Solar manufacturing plant controversy in York County

Chemical spills shut down an elementary school, dueling lawsuits are stacking up, and a Canadian solar maker next door to two Fort Mill schools says it's ready to restart production this month.

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Panthers coach Dave Canales has 3 offensive tackles he can start, 1 decision to make charlotteobserver.com/sports…

Panthers coach Dave Canales has 3 offensive tackles he can start, 1 decision to make

Canales offered a glimpse into his thinking behind who will start along the offensive line in Week 7 against the Bucs.

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Iredell County chief pulls officers from school board meetings over speech concerns charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

Iredell County chief pulls officers from school board meetings over speech concerns

Troutman Police Chief Josh Watson said officers were being used like “bouncers” at contentious Iredell-Statesville Schools board meetings.

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Two die when ‘impaired’ teen drives on wrong side of I-277 at 12 am, CMPD says charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

Two die when ‘impaired’ teen drives on wrong side of I-277 at 12 am, CMPD says

The driver does not have a valid license, police said.

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NCHSAA fall sports update ➡️NCHSAA announces changes to girls dual-team tennis playoffs ➡️Updated brackets for tennis, volleyball ➡️Pairings for NCISAA playoffs that begin Tuesday ➡️Live scoreboard widgets for all sports charlotteobserver.com/sports…

Fall sports playoff update: NCHSAA volleyball, tennis scores; NCISAA pairings

The NC high school volleyball playoffs begin Saturday and tennis continues next week. We’ve got scores and pairings, plus NCISAA playoff schedules

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Live updates: President Trump holds rally in Wichita area to support Sen. Roger Marshall charlotteobserver.com/news/n…

Live updates: President Trump holds rally in Wichita area to support Sen. Roger Marshall

Follow updates from Wichita Eagle and Kansas City Star journalists who are covering President Trump’s visit to Kansas.

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Wells Fargo wins legal battle against former CEO over millions he sought after scandal charlotteobserver.com/news/b…

Wells Fargo wins legal battle against former CEO over millions he sought after scandal

Wells Fargo defeats Ex-CEO Timothy Sloan in $34 million lawsuit over bonuses and multiple stock awards.

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Inside the NYC bakery selling $60 sourdough rye bread made with a 57-year-old family sourdough starter charlotteobserver.com/living…

Inside the NYC bakery selling $60 sourdough rye bread made with a 57-year-old family sourdough...

Made from a 57-year-old family starter, this 3.3-pound rye loaf nearly sold out every day after the bakery opened.

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Buc-ee’s could open another new travel center in NC. Here’s where charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

Buc-ee’s could open another new travel center in NC. Here’s where

Here’s what we know about the proposed location.

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How Duke will handle the Kimari Robinson incident with a female trainer charlotteobserver.com/sports…

How Duke will handle the Kimari Robinson incident with a female trainer

Blue Devils coach Manny Diaz says the matter is being internally and that noted that the cornerback has apologized for the incident.

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What to know about the brutal killing of a SC 11-year-old as murder trial begins charlotteobserver.com/news/n…

What to know about the brutal killing of a SC 11-year-old as murder trial begins

A South Carolina woman is headed to trial after police say she beat an 11-year-old girl to death inside a gated community home. The case is part of a human trafficking investigation.

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How to Host Overnight Guests This Holiday Season and Make Any Visitor Feel at Home charlotteobserver.com/living…

How to Host Overnight Guests This Holiday Season and Make Any Visitor Feel at Home

These small, expert-recommended touches will make overnight guests feel like they’re staying in a boutique hotel.

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LadyBird Taco sets date for Dilworth debut. Here’s when and what to know charlotteobserver.com/charlo…

LadyBird Taco sets date for Dilworth debut. Here’s when and what to know

The Nashville-born taco concept will replace the former Lebowski’s Neighborhood Grill.

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Duke and CaroMont plan to open 2 new hospitals in Mecklenburg neighborhoods charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

Duke and CaroMont plan to open 2 new hospitals in Mecklenburg neighborhoods

The systems will be equal partners in two hospitals if approved. The locations are based on 2026 estimates of hospital bed needs in NC.

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Trader Joe’s snack put NC woman in hospital with deadly E. coli, lawsuit says charlotteobserver.com/news/l…

Trader Joe’s snack put NC woman in hospital with deadly E. coli, lawsuit says

She’s one of two women who said they became ill with a life-threatening strain of the bacteria.

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Ureaplasma Affects Up to 80% of Sexually Active People and Most Doctors Skip the Test. Here’s Why charlotteobserver.com/living…

Ureaplasma Affects Up to 80% of Sexually Active People and Most Doctors Skip the Test. Here’s Why

Ureaplasma is the under-the-radar bacteria your gynecologist probably isn't testing for.

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Hurricanes add to injury list as Jankowski misses game, leaves road trip charlotteobserver.com/sports…

Hurricanes add to injury list as Jankowski misses game, leaves road trip

Stanley Cup champions have had captain Jordan Staal, Taylor Hall and Jankowski go out as team awaits return of winger Seth Jarvis.

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Viral video shows waves crashing over cars on frightening ferry ride amid nor’easter charlotteobserver.com/news/s…
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