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Mississippi man who read to kids at mom’s daycare faces child pornography charges in 2 states charlotteobserver.com/news/n…
Mississippi man who read to kids at mom’s daycare faces child pornography charges in 2 states

Mississippi man who read to kids at mom’s daycare faces child pornography charges in 2 states

Homeland Security Investigations agents have identified some alleged victims in Mississippi and are asking for tips to identify others.

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Plans call to raze Pineville Italian restaurant, then move in a chicken chain charlotteobserver.com/charlo…
Plans call to raze Pineville Italian restaurant, then move in a chicken chain

Plans call to raze Pineville Italian restaurant, then move in a chicken chain

The Louisiana-born chain is known for its “craveable” chicken finger meals and signature sauce.

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5 jail officers charged with arranging fight between 2 inmates in North Carolina charlotteobserver.com/news/n…
5 jail officers charged with arranging fight between 2 inmates in North Carolina

5 jail officers charged with arranging fight between 2 inmates in North Carolina

Here’s what we know so far about the allegations.

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It's the final night of regular-season high school football. We're tracking scores statewide.
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Follow Friday's live high school football scores, plus: ➡️Find out who the NC Super 25 face in their regular-season finales ➡️Get Charlotte-area, NC live scores/schedules ➡️Watch the Talking Preps pregame show Check back often charlotteobserver.com/sports…
Follow Friday’s live Charlotte-area, NC high school football scores

Follow Friday’s live Charlotte-area, NC high school football scores

In the final week of regular-season play, multiple conference championships are up for grabs. Track live scores all night. Check back often.

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Did the Carolina Panthers fire defensive head Ejiro Evero too early, or too late? charlotteobserver.com/sports…
Did the Carolina Panthers fire defensive head Ejiro Evero too early, or too late?

Did the Carolina Panthers fire defensive head Ejiro Evero too early, or too late?

After two losses in five days, the Panthers fired defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero Friday. He had been with the team as DC since 2023.

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‘Jonestown massacre’? The Charlotte man who duped a Fox reporter at Trump’s rally charlotteobserver.com/news/l…
‘Jonestown massacre’? The Charlotte man who duped a Fox reporter at Trump’s rally

‘Jonestown massacre’? The Charlotte man who duped a Fox reporter at Trump’s rally

Tom Hoyle tells The Herald why he went to Trump’s rally in Rock Hill and compared it to a cult.

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NC State police got tip about date rape drug use in hazing at an unnamed fraternity charlotteobserver.com/news/n…
NC State police got tip about date rape drug use in hazing at an unnamed fraternity

NC State police got tip about date rape drug use in hazing at an unnamed fraternity

NC State’s Sigma Nu fraternity house in Raleigh was searched Friday as part of a criminal hazing investigation.

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Last Friday night, a 17-year-old student with Down Syndrome scored a touchdown on Senior Night, and the moment, and the planning, touched everyone involved. charlotteobserver.com/sports…
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Why Saying No Could Be the Key to a Less Stressful Holiday Season charlotteobserver.com/living…
Why Saying No Could Be the Key to a Less Stressful Holiday Season

Why Saying No Could Be the Key to a Less Stressful Holiday Season

Setting boundaries early can help ease holiday stress, family tension and financial pressure.

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How to create a sensory-friendly garden at home with calming plants, soothing sounds and natural textures charlotteobserver.com/living…
How to create a sensory-friendly garden at home with calming plants, soothing sounds and natural...

How to create a sensory-friendly garden at home with calming plants, soothing sounds and natural...

From fragrant jasmine to lamb's ear and rain chains, here's how to turn a backyard into a five-senses retreat that pollinators love, too.

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It's high school football gameday. We've got: ➡️Previews for key games ➡️The Talking Preps pregame show + our weekly picks ➡️The complete Charlotte-area and statewide schedule ➡️Live scoreboards to follow Friday's games charlotteobserver.com/sports…
Follow Friday’s live Charlotte-area, NC high school football scores

Follow Friday’s live Charlotte-area, NC high school football scores

In the final week of regular-season play, multiple conference championships are up for grabs. Track live scores all night. Check back often.

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Teen killed in Florida trooper chase. Deaths are up nearly 5x since policy change charlotteobserver.com/news/n…
Teen killed in Florida trooper chase. Deaths are up nearly 5x since policy change

Teen killed in Florida trooper chase. Deaths are up nearly 5x since policy change

Almost one-third of those killed in Florida Highway Patrol pursuits were innocent parties not involved in the alleged crimes, a Miami Herald investigation found.

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The Holiday Boundaries That Can Save Your Sanity This Season charlotteobserver.com/living…
The Holiday Boundaries That Can Save Your Sanity This Season

The Holiday Boundaries That Can Save Your Sanity This Season

Learn how to handle difficult family conversations, say no without guilt and protect your time, money and peace of mind this holiday season.

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Shop 11 highly rated electric standing desk deals on Amazon, with options for small offices, gaming setups, storage and more, starting at $80. bargainhunter.com/electric-s…
11 Highly-Rated Electric Standing Desk Deals on Amazon, Starting at $80

11 Highly-Rated Electric Standing Desk Deals on Amazon, Starting at $80

Shop 11 highly rated electric standing desk deals on Amazon, with options for small offices, gaming setups, storage and more, starting at $80.

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Why did the Carolina Panthers fire Ejiro Evero? Dave Canales explains charlotteobserver.com/sports…
Why did the Carolina Panthers fire Ejiro Evero? Dave Canales explains

Why did the Carolina Panthers fire Ejiro Evero? Dave Canales explains

Why now? Was Dave Tepper involved in the decision? And what will Todd Wash’s new system look like?

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7 teens opened fire on 4 homes in retaliation, police say. A 4-year-old North Carolina boy was killed charlotteobserver.com/news/n…
7 teens opened fire on 4 homes in retaliation, police say. A 4-year-old North Carolina boy was...

7 teens opened fire on 4 homes in retaliation, police say. A 4-year-old North Carolina boy was...

Seven teens are now charged with murder, police say.

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How Hurricanes’ Valimaki took advantage of Nikishin’s absence charlotteobserver.com/sports…
How Hurricanes’ Valimaki took advantage of Nikishin’s absence

How Hurricanes’ Valimaki took advantage of Nikishin’s absence

Canes defenseman Juuso Valimaki, getting a chance to play while Alexander Nikishin settled his contract issues, has been solid on back end.

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The Holidays Feel Different After Loss—How to Keep Traditions Alive charlotteobserver.com/living…
The Holidays Feel Different After Loss—How to Keep Traditions Alive

The Holidays Feel Different After Loss—How to Keep Traditions Alive

When families grieve differently, finding comfort in holiday traditions can help ease the season.

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How to Find Joy During the Holidays After Losing a Loved One charlotteobserver.com/living…
How to Find Joy During the Holidays After Losing a Loved One

How to Find Joy During the Holidays After Losing a Loved One

Grief experts share ways to honor a loved one, navigate family traditions and help everyone find comfort during the holidays.

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The Tiny Gold Beads People Are Pressing Into Their Ears and What Experts Say About Them charlotteobserver.com/living…
The Tiny Gold Beads People Are Pressing Into Their Ears and What Experts Say About Them

The Tiny Gold Beads People Are Pressing Into Their Ears and What Experts Say About Them

Ear seeding is a 3000 year old TCM practice that uses tiny beads to stimulate pressure points. Here is what experts say.

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