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November was coldest in 32 years; what's ahead?

This weekend's raw, chilly weather brought an end to one of the coldest Novembers in Charlotte weather history.

Map: How to see McAdenville lights
McAdenville lights begin tonight
Gusty winds today; mountain snow
Outerbelt leg could open tomorrow afternoon
By Steve Harrison | E-mail | 3:05PM
The outerbelt in northwest Mecklenburg could open for traffic tomorrow afternoon if the highway passes a final inspection, the N.C. Department of Transportation said today.
Kidnap victim used in bank robbery
By Steve Lyttle | E-mail | 1:11PM

A Union County woman who works at an Indian Trail bank apparently was used as part of an elaborate kidnapping-bank robbery scheme this morning.

Bystander shot, seriously wounded near Northlake Mall
By Steve Lyttle | E-mail | 5:52PM

A shooting that might have been gang-related critically injured an innocent bystander overnight in a restaurant near Northlake Mall.

Bicyclist hit, killed in Charlotte
By Steve Lyttle | E-mail | 2:45PM

A bicyclist was struck and killed by a car this afternoon in north Charlotte.

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President-elect Obama today announced a foreign policy team led by Hillary Rodham Clinton and President Bush's defense secretary, Robert Gates.

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Are kids stealing and cheating?

A surprising 30 percent of high schoolers say they've stolen from a store.

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Family can't buy gifts, feels blessed

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Fox defends his defense ... no debate

Read the transcript of coach Fox's Q&A today with reporters.

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Illuminating escapes

Many outdoor and indoor holiday light displays and festivals are offered within hours of Charlotte.

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