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Teen killed; suspect escapes on CATS bus

By Cleve R. Wootson Jr. | E-mail | 7:26PM

A 14-year-old girl was shot to death inside a car in northwest Charlotte this afternoon, and police say they are tracking a suspect who fled the scene on a CATS bus.

Locke gives CMS a D+

By Ann Doss Helms | E-mail | 6:51PM

The Raleigh-based John Locke Foundation has kicked off this year's school-rating season, grading all N.C. districts and rating Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools below average.

East Meck player's eligibility restored

By Ryan Basen | E-mail | 7:05PM

A CMS spokeswoman confirmed that East Meck football player Ronnie Bishop has had his eligibility restored for this season. Bishop must serve a one-game suspension and may not play until he has participated in at least nine days of conditioning drills.

Man pleads guilty in bikini strangling | 8:48PM
NC governor candidates debate issues on TV | 8:48PM
Man shot in weekend incident is identified | 6:23PM
GenerationEngage convention party on Sat. | 5:54PM
Novant to save $17M with debt refi | 5:26PM
Accused killer released on $125,000 bond | 5:22PM
Search continues for killer of SC deputy | 5:02PM
York's Summerfest is Saturday | 3:52PM
Deputy, woman hurt in crash | 3:36PM
Nurses ignored patient as he died | 3:32PM

WEATHER »

Tropical storm may bring little rain here

Tropical Storm Faye dumped heavy rain on Florida but may disappoint the rain-starved Carolinas.

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No Fay trouble at Carolinas beaches

WEIRD NEWS » 8:57PM

Armed 85-year-old woman makes intruder call cops

"I just walked right on past him to the bedroom and got my gun," Leda Smith said.

VIDEO »

Eat, walk and splash

High-rise construction, fresh vegetables and fountains: A walk in uptown charlotte.

POLITICS » 8:44PM

Obama and veep choice to campaign on Saturday

Barack Obama's newly minted running mate will join the Democratic hopeful onstage Saturday at a rally in this capital city where Obama launched his White House bid, a campaign official said.

FOOD » 7:13PM

Her passion fruit