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, Jun 11, 2013
Free Da Funk!
by John Grooms
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, Jun 7, 2013
Gastonia will soon feature (mostly) publicly funded live/work space for artists
by Ana McKenzie
The project will feature 35 to 40 studios, which artists can use as apartments or workspace
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, Jun 7, 2013
Question the Queen City: The story of a riverboat named Robert E. Lee
by David Aaron Moore
The popular tourist attraction once carried parties and church groups across Lake Norman
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, Apr 29, 2013
Foxx to serve as Obama's secretary of transportation
by Ana McKenzie
Congrats, Mr. Mayor!
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, Apr 4, 2013
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Finally.
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, Mar 27, 2013
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Duke Energy's Jim Rogers pushes Bowles-Simpson's corporate gospel
by John Grooms
Does anyone besides other puffed-up uptown suits and the daily paper's editorial department care what Rogers thinks anymore?
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The CLog
, Feb 27, 2013
NoDa brawl goes viral
by Ana McKenzie
The YouTube video shows a woman using a table - yes, a table - as a weapon
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The CLog
, Feb 7, 2013
Duke Energy proposes 14 percent rate increase
by Ana McKenzie
The Charlotte company says its needs $446 million in new revenue
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, Jan 30, 2013
Charlotte man pleads guilty to illegally selling assault weapons
by Ana McKenzie
Michael Beas faces a maximum five-year sentence and $250,000 fine
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, Jan 28, 2013
DNC economic impact to be announced Monday afternoon
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Pre-convention speculation was $200 million
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, Jan 25, 2013
Question the Queen City: The secrets of the Dunhill Hotel
by David Aaron Moore
While attempting to answer a historic inquiry about a classic landmark, I uncovered a very sad story
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, Jan 14, 2013
Gastonia woman arrested for trying to blow up the police department
by Ana McKenzie
WTF, Amanda Barnes!?
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, Jan 14, 2013
Aspiring arts journalists get sage advice at CAJA conference
by Mark Kemp
More than 100 show up for first Charlotte Arts Journalism Alliance event
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, Dec 3, 2012
Forum on fiscal cliff a flop
Politicians contradict themselves, prove without a doubt they are the problem
by Erin Tracy-Blackwood
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The CLog
, Nov 29, 2012
Some N.C. legislators willing to compromise to avoid fiscal cliff
by Ana McKenzie
Otherwise taxes will increase for every American. Merry Christmas!
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, Nov 27, 2012
UNC Charlotte could approve gender-neutral housing this week
by Ana McKenzie
The option would be a huge victory for transgender students and others
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, Nov 26, 2012
Observer forum will address fiscal cliff, government gridlock
by Ana McKenzie
The paper will bring together former and current members of Congress on Friday
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The CLog
, Nov 19, 2012
Charlotte Observer limits online content as part of new subscription plan
by Ana McKenzie
But who needs journalism when we have Twitter?
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The CLog
, Oct 31, 2012
Question the Queen City: The haunting of Love’s Pass
by David Aaron Moore
The railroad pass has claimed at least 14 lives
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, Oct 31, 2012
Obama with noose: the worst Halloween 'decoration' EVER
by Ana McKenzie
There goes the neighborhood
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