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Charlotte, North Carolina is located in Mecklenburg County. Zip codes in Charlotte, NC include 28277, 28260, and 28271. The median home price in Charlotte is $188,000 which is roughly $80/per square foot. More Charlotte information.

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21 min ago | WCNC-TV Charlotte

I-77 toll lanes approved despite angry crowd's objections

An angry crowd of Interstate 77 toll lane opponents booed and shouted down members of the agency that sets Charlotte area road priorities Wednesday night after they were given 10 minutes to say why they feel tolls from Charlotte to Mooresville are a bad idea.

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Wed May 22, 2013

WBTV

Man arrested at Charlotte McDonalds in deadly shooting of Ohio teen

An Ohio man was arrested at a Charlotte McDonalds after police say he called them and asked to turn himself in for the shooting death of a teenager.

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WBTV

"Sex Offender House" close to Charlotte playground?

"I haven't had any problems in this neighborhood," Rodden says. "It's probably gotten a bad rap it doesn't deserve." Westover Hills is conveniently located near the interstates and West Boulevard.

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WBTV

Kitchen fire will shut down west Charlotte grill, firefighters say

Patrons of the Stockyard Grill and Lounge will have to find another lunch spot while the business rebuilds after a fire destroyed the kitchen.

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WSFA-TV Montgomery

VIDEO: Duo steals puppy from Charlotte couple's yard

It's not abnormal for lawmakers to begin a political meeting with a prayer. But in Arizona, an atheist state representative began the daily session with a quote from a well-known atheist.

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WSOCTV

Independence Blvd. widening project will detour emergency personnel

Eyewitness News has learned a major Charlotte road will be closed to police, firefighters and paramedics during some of its construction.

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Creative Loafing

Summer Guide 2013: More fun in Charlotte

Food Lion Speed Street Celebrating its 19th year, Food Lion Speed Street transforms the streets of Uptown Charlotte into an racing-enthused entertainment zone with live music, activities, vendors and appearances and autograph sessions with NASCAR drivers and celebrities.

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WSOCTV

Man mistakenly charged with killing toddler takes stand

The man police say was mistakenly charged with killing a toddler took the stand Wednesday and singled out the man he says actually pulled the trigger.

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Lincoln Times-News

Criminal Charges - 5-22-13

Amani Tyrell Bates, 20, of 812 5th St. in Spencer, N.C., was charged May 17 with one count of non-support/abandonment . A $500 bond was set.

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WSOCTV

400K expected for Speed Street as set up begins

Crews are in uptown Charlotte preparing for one of the city's biggest events of the year: Speed Street.

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Southwest Times

Margaret "Peggy" Lorene Hedge Petruso

Margaret "Peggy" Lorene Hedge Petruso, 78, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Thursday, May 16, in Charlotte, N.C. She was born Dec.

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Tue May 21, 2013

GwdToday.com

Cynthia O'Shields - Greenville

Cynthia Ann Balchin O'Shields, 65, of Greenville, formerly a longtime Greenwood resident died May 10, 2013 at St.

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Business Journal

Trinity Capital Advisors buys Shopton Ridge land for $1.5 million

Charlotte-based Trinity Capital Advisors and joint-venture partner Pacific Coast Capital Partners have purchased 25.6 acres of vacant land in Shopton Ridge Industrial Park, where the two firms purchased three industrial buildings from American Asset Corp.

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The Charlotte Observer

2-state chase ends with arrest in west Mecklenburg

A man faces multiple charges after leading police on a four-county, two-state chase that ended early Tuesday in western Mecklenburg County, authorities say.

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The Charlotte Observer

Man accused of stealing $624,000 from Walmart in Carolinas and Georgia

An open door into a small-town storage unit last month raised a window into Robert Michael Milton’s private world.

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The Charlotte Observer

CATS light rail meeting Tuesday

Charlotte Area Transit System will host two meetings this month, including one Tuesday night, to provide an update on the extension of the light rail line into north Charlotte.

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Mon May 20, 2013

WSOCTV

NCDOT to show residents final plan for Independence Blvd.

On Tuesday, the North Carolina Department of Transportation will show east Charlotte residents their final plan for Independence Boulevard.

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Business Journal

Vote expected tonight on Bonterra's south Charlotte home project

Charlotte City Council members will vote this evening on a controversial residential project for 15 single-family, custom-home lots on nearly 5 acres on the west side of Park South Drive.

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WSOCTV

Police: East Charlotte bank robbed, leading to chase, crash

Police responded to reports of a bank robbery in east Charlotte Monday morning. The Bank of America on Albemarle Road was held up around 9:06 a.m. Police said the robbers fled down Lawyers Road as Charlotte Mecklenburg police officers chased the getaway car.

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Retailing Today

Ikea, Walmart anchor new shopping center

Ikea and Walmart are among the retailers heading to Charlotte, N.C., to anchor the Belgate Shopping Center.

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