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Friday Jul 11 | Press & Sun-Bulletin

Speak up

"I'm mad as hell and I'm not gonna take it anymore," said Peter Finch's character Howard Beale in the 1976 movie "Network." Gas prices are above $4 with no foreseeable end.

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Sun Jul 06, 2008

The Auto Channel

Tomy Drissi on the Mend, CRP, BimmerWorld and Tri-Point Ready for Mid-Ohio

The first half of the 2008 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Championships has already produced its share of thrills and spills.

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Fri Jul 04, 2008

StarNewsOnline.com

Hammerheads feel alive after 5

Published: Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 11:10 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 11:59 p.m. Photo Melissa Williamson Wilmington's Jerritt Thayer battles Bermuda's Cecoy Robinson for a header Thursday ...

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Wed Jul 02, 2008

Charlotte Channel 9

Search For Missing Boy Has Happy Ending

A desperate search overnight for a missing 10-year-old Cabarrus county boy had a happy ending early Wednesday morning.

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Related Topix: Cabarrus County, NC, Charlotte, NC

Tue Jun 10, 2008

Salisbury Post

Southern Rowan, Cabarrus adjust water restrictions

The cities of Concord and Kannapolis continue to monitor water levels of all the streams that provide raw water for treatment and distribution to their customers.

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Related Topix: Concord, NC, Kannapolis, NC, Landis, NC

Thu Jun 05, 2008

Independent Tribune

Area veterans start Charlotte-region Order of the Purple Heart

Before joining the Order of the Purple Heart in Williamsburg, Va., Seville Funk rarely spoke of his experiences in World War II.

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Tue Jun 03, 2008

ArmchairGM

Players from the past: NFL style

The guys featured in this article may not always be the most well known or famous but they will all likely have at least one claim to fame.

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Fri May 23, 2008

The Charlotte Observer

Brush fires hit Meck, Gaston

Hundreds of firefighters were kept busy Thursday battling two large brush fires in Gaston and Mecklenburg counties.

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Related Topix: Mecklenburg County, NC, Gaston County, NC, Charlotte, NC

Fri May 16, 2008

TurboMachinery International

Duke Energy Announces Academic Scholars for 2008

“The Duke Energy scholarship program salutes the achievements of these talented students, while supporting the efforts of our invaluable employees and retirees”

Fifteen recipients will receive up to $5,000 per year for up to four consecutive years of undergraduate study at an accredited college or university in or Canada . via TurboMachinery International

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Related Topix: Statesville, NC, Mooresville, NC, Madison, NC

Tue May 13, 2008

Myrtle Beach Online

Man attacked by `7-15' suspects

A 24-year-old Harrisburg, N.C. man told police he was attacked by several men on Sunday morning near the Super 8 Motel in Myrtle Beach, according to a police report. via Myrtle Beach Online

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Thu May 08, 2008

Salisbury Post

Cabarrus EDC says numbers prove it is working hard

“Some people think we are only in it for the big businesses, but we are not”

Cabarrus business leaders discussed a lot of numbers Tuesday at the Cabarrus County Economic Development annual Stakeholders Summit. via Salisbury Post

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Related Topix: Midland, NC, Cabarrus County, NC

Tue May 06, 2008

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Hendrick MINI Announces Availability of 2008 Cooper Clubman

Hendrick MINI, leading dealership for MINI vehicles in Charlotte, NC, has announced the availability of the 2008 Cooper Clubman at its dealership. via Press Release News From 24-7 Press Re...

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Related Topix: Charlotte, NC, Mini, Mini Cooper, Huntersville, NC

Thu May 01, 2008

Charlotte.com

Cabarrus changes drought restrictions

Cabarrus cities and towns will start allowing more irrigation and will let water customers wash vehicles, now that rain has reduced the effects of the region's drought. via Charlotte.com

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Related Topix: Kannapolis, NC, Landis, NC, Concord, NC

Wed Apr 16, 2008

STLtoday

Kevin Horrigan

“Obama's book deal set a kind of record: fastest cashing-in for fewest achievements. What's he going to write about? Intimate recollections of former Illinois Senate President Pate Philip?”

"He had come home without salary or pension. He had no income or support of any kind from the federal government other than his army pension of $112.50 a month. via STLtoday

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Related Topix: Home, Mortgage, US Politics, John McCain, US News, Barack Obama, Opinion

Mon Apr 14, 2008

Charlotte Channel 9

Emergency Crews Learn Layouts Of New Cabarrus Buildings

“There's certain things that you take for granted until you train together and you see little things where something just doesn't quite work. This is one of those times when you iron bugs out”

Cabarrus County Task Force 21 trained at the NC Research Campus to learn the ins and outs of the new buildings in the area. via Charlotte Channel 9

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Related Topix: Cabarrus County, NC, Concord, NC, Kannapolis, NC

Sat Apr 12, 2008

Independent Tribune

In need of more space

“You see the same need ... in the northwest area. Yeah, I think it will be well received. There are areas we don't serve as well. One of those is (northwest Cabarrus).”

As Cabarrus County's population has ballooned, its libraries have largely remained the same size. via Independent Tribune

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Related Topix: Concord, NC, Cabarrus County, NC, Libraries

Thu Apr 10, 2008

Sister Toldjah

Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton: Separated at birth?

“There are some who do, but most Americans feel blessed just being able to thrive a little bit. But that is becoming even more out of reach.”

Yesterday, I wrote about Mrs. Obama's first visit to North Carolina - and in particular, some of the things she said while with a small panel of women at The Dixon Academy childcare center in Harrisburg, NC. via Sister Toldjah

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Related Topix: George Bush, Hillary Clinton, US Politics, US News

Tue Apr 08, 2008

WCNC

Michelle Obama: She and Barack understand voters' challenges

“The truth is most Americans don't want much”

It wasn't until Barack Obama wrote a pair of best sellers that he and his wife escaped their crushing student loan debt, an experience Michelle Obama said helps the couple understand the everyday challenges ... via WCNC

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Winston-Salem, NC, Greensboro Metro

Mon Apr 07, 2008

WLOS

Wife of Sen. Barack Obama campaigns for husband in NC

What was originally scheduled as two stops in North Carolina for Michelle Obama is now a three-stop tour for her husband's presidential campaign. via WLOS

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, US Senate, Democrat, Illinois, Illinois Government

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Around the Region

Cabarrus County

A.L. Brown leader is N.C.'s Principal of the Year

Debra Morris' innovations and 'boundless energy' helped make her the 2008 Wachovia N.C. Principal of the Year.State education officials honored Morris, principal at A.L. Brown High School in Kannapolis, Thursday at a luncheon in Raleigh.

It's the second statewide honor for Morris, who also is the N.C. High School Principal of the Year, a recognition given by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Read more

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Related Topix: Cabarrus County, NC, Kannapolis, NC, Education Etc., Lincolnton, NC

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