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Charlotte, N.C.
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The Polk County Sheriff's Office says it received a 911 call at 7:31pm on Sunday to respond to Doug Lebda's farm on N.C. 108. Full story in today's Charlotte Ledger: https://t.co/9TNZnwN2YS
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A massive pumpkin weighing 2,244 pounds set a new record at the North Carolina State Fair, The Charlotte Observer reports.
Massive pumpkin sets new record at the NC State Fair. Here’s how much it weighs
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3 ways Charlotte FC can clinch homefield advantage in Round 1 best-of-three playoffs....@CltLedger 1. A win Saturday vs. Philly 2. A draw Saturday AND New York City FC LOSS/DRAW vs. Seattle FC 3. Nashville SC LOSS/DRAW vs. Inter Miami AND New York City FC LOSS vs. Seattle FC
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Spent time going thru old pics and videos with Doug… so many adventures, learnings and great times. I cannot wrap my head around the fact he’s gone. He was at times a mentor, at times a big brother, at times a cofounder, and at all times just a great authentic guy. He would
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Discussing other aff. housing developments that will come up for vote on Oct. 27, council rep @DimpleAjmera references @CltLedger's reporting today on the lack of follow-thru on affordable housing commitments in The Pearl, asking that the city better hold developers accountable.
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CMPD investigating homicide after shooting in SouthPark
wsoctv.com
CMPD said about an hour after the shooting call that the victim was dead.
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It is stunning the judge removed the electronic monitoring requirement of the woman accused of helping hide Mary Collins’ body in a mattress when neither the DA nor the suspect’s attorney requested it to be removed The EM company overseeing the suspect said they were dropping
Joe, you’re reporting on a heightened issue and with strong adjectives like “stunning” without context. Are there quotes from the judge explaining his rationale? Is this an unusual decision based on similar cases or did his ruling come down to statues/case law? Pls help explain.
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In a stunning move, Judge David Strickland not only didn’t revoke the bond but also said Diehl no longer needs electronic monitoring. Mary Collins’ family is extremely distraught and left court upset and furious
The Mecklenburg County District Attorney's office is asking Judge David Strickland to revoke the bond of America Diehl. Diehl was one of 4 people charged in connection to the murder of Mary Collins in 2020. She is charged with accessory after the fact of first-degree murder and
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Developers have withdrawn plans for a controversial 123-acre data center in Matthews after fierce community opposition and nearly 2,800 petition signatures — but they may refile a new proposal soon. https://t.co/UusCEz2XDf
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CMPD arrested Darnell Harris in connection with Saturday night's Romare Bearden Park shooting. Court documents say Harris took his friend's gun and fired two shots toward another group of adults. Medic says no one was injured CMPD says to check back in 48-72 hours for the
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is moving high school football games from Halloween (Friday, Oct. 31) to Thursday, Oct. 30, The Observer reports.
One night of CMS high school football games is moving to a new date. What to know
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🚨🚨ANNOUNCER OF THE YEAR🚨🚨 Eric Collins with one of the most electric calls in football HISTORY during this 4th Down Conversion Collins is set to call the #Dolphins vs. #Panthers game this week. A blessing to football fans ears 🔥🔥 https://t.co/4ufjx08GGE
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Charlotte FC needed this 1-0 win in DC and got it to stay in the hunt for home field advantage. Had huge chance to get more with two-man advantage but ultimately used it to survive lineup issues of its own. Decision day and Philly awaits Oct 18. @CltLedger
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It’s so bad in Chapel Hill that fans don’t even want to stay for the 2nd half
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New: Charlotte City Council will pay Interim City Attorney Anthony Fox an extra $56,000 for only a few days of work. When Charlotte City Council extended Fox's interim contract earlier this year, they agreed to pay Fox his monthly rate of $28,075.02 through the end of the year
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Futbol Friday is OUT. Talking homefield scenarios for Charlotte FC, absence of 3 starters and DC preview. And oh yeah the Waltons are bound for DC! Lots of CLTFC fans on board. @cltledger
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Baker Mayfield said he and Sam Darnold remain close friends... Reporter: "Do you and Sam ever reminisce on the good old days in Carolina?" Baker: "Uhhh. Reminisce on WHAT days? Reporter: "The good old days in Carolina." Baker: "Oh, nope. No we don't." 😂 (📽️ @Buccaneers)
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