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The Charlotte Observer A touching story for Veterans Day. Always remember.

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Former soldier and the nurse who cared for him will help commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Mecklenburg County Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Thompson Park uptown.
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Bank of America has got to go. Not a popular position, I realize. But a foregone conclusion, nonetheless.
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The Charlotte Observer Southerners snubbing the swine vaccine, poll find. http://bit.ly/42VAyO

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Most southerners say they are not worried about contracting the H1N1 virus. According to a recent Winthrop University poll:
Patrick Jean
Patrick Jean
It's their funeral.
5 hours ago
Chelsea Campbell

Chelsea Campbell It would be really helpful if everybody would please join this group, I'm trying to get my dad to quit smoking, and if I get enough people he promised me he would stop! http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=173827528098&ref=mf

It would be awesome if you join, my dad promised. So please help out and invite people!(:
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The heaviest rain from Tropical Storm Ida is expected from late this afternoon until around daybreak Wednesday.
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Strollers: About a million Maclaren strollers sold by Target and Babies “R” Us were recalled Monday, after 12 reports of children having their fingertips amputated by a hinge mechanism.
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The Charlotte Observer See what names turned up as write-in votes.

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Or Ric Flair? Here's the list of write-in votes from Tuesday's election.Click here for a spreadsheet, by races across Mecklenburg County.A quick snapshot, by categories:
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The Charlotte Observer Happy birthday, Sesame Street. PBS favorite turns 40!

Becca Wade Robinson Edwards
Becca Wade Robinson Edwards
Super Grover is my hero!!
Mon at 1:43pm
Rochelle Reynoldson
Rochelle Reynoldson
Grover rules!
Mon at 3:56pm
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The Charlotte Observer Crowdsourcing: Help us review the e-mails at http://obspapertrail.blogspot.com

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Internal e-mails reveal new allegations of misspending at the Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services, raising more unanswered questions about what happened to money intended to help needy children.
Lynn Ayling Huber
Lynn Ayling Huber
This DSS nonsense has been going on for years. Even when presented with solid evidence of DSS misconduct, Helms ignored the problem. This is the responsibility of the Mecklenburg County Government and it is high time they conducted a thorough independent audit going back at least 10 years.
Sun at 12:47pm
Andy Rodden

Andy Rodden What time do the NCHSAA Playoff Seedings and Matchups come out today? Thanks

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The Charlotte Observer Saturday's front page: Fuller portrait emerges of Fort Hood suspect ... Judge Belk resigns .. A corporate perk the pay czar isn't touching .. United Way's challenge .. and a photo from the Butler-Independence game.

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The Charlotte Observer Charlotte to see its first rain-free weekend in eight weeks. http://bit.ly/3tj8UT

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It will be the first weekend without rain since Sept. 12 and 13, a span of eight weeks.
Brenda
Brenda
easier to breathe maybe with more allergy free with those frosty temps, crispy fresher clean air! Good walking weather!
November 6 at 2:50pm
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After nearly a year of controversy, Mecklenburg Judge Bill Belk has resigned from the bench.
Paul
Paul
Finally....
November 6 at 4:33pm
Kathleen
Kathleen
Good...he is BAD!!
November 6 at 6:11pm
Kate Popejoy
Kate Popejoy
It's about time...he is nothing but ego...
November 6 at 7:54pm
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The Charlotte Observer Get a jump on Black Friday this weekend at Walmart. Find all the bargains in Deal Diva. http://bit.ly/2jDTwF

November 6 at 8:07am