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Hanna veers west; flood watch for Charlotte

A flash flood watch has been issued for parts of the Charlotte area tonight and early Saturday, as approaching Tropical Storm Hanna veered farther to the west than earlier expected.

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Stan Olson: Cornerback Ken Lucas is beginning to think the 2008 Carolina Panthers could be something special.

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Wachovia turns to brokers for refinancing help

By Rick Rothacker | E-mail | 4:57PM

In its effort to shed troubled Pick-A-Payment mortgage loans, Wachovia Corp. is turning to outside brokers for help contacting customers about refinancing options, sources have told the Observer.

Report sheds light on Monroe degree probe

GREG LACOUR | E-mail | 11:12AM

Virginia Commonwealth University officials considered revoking a bachelor's degree it awarded last year to Rodney Monroe but decided school policy wouldn't allow it, a report VCU released this morning reveals.

VCU report on awarding of degree (PDF)

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Gaither Homecoming concert postponed | 4:39PM
Probe of Gaston DSS program nearing completion | 3:02PM
Wesley Chapel to celebrate 10th anniversary | 2:22PM
Union Business Showcase draws steady crowd | 2:09PM
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Execution date set for man who killed clerk | 1:36PM
Guilty plea nets man life sentence | 1:15PM
13 seized pit bulls returned to owner | 12:33PM

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