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Police release one new detail in slaying

Irina Yarmolenko went to a Goodwill store on day her body was found

In the two-hour period before her body was found on May 5, Irina Yarmolenko made a stop at a Goodwill store.
City Council looks at
boosting its own pay

27% hike for council; 19% for mayor

As the economy slows and city employees face smaller pay raises this year, the city manager has proposed a 27 percent increase in compensation for council members.
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CMC doctors attend memorial for victims

Former Charlotte ER resident was among 3 killed on Saturday

Emergency physicians from Carolinas Medical Center are traveling to Madison, Wis., today for a memorial service honoring a friend and former colleague who died in the crash of a medical helicopter Saturday.

Dropping the green flag to fun outdoors

In the morning there was bare ground, and by afternoon, south Charlotte children had a new place to play. About 500 volunteers spent Wednesday building a playground at the Kennedy Campus of Elon Homes for Children.

Video | 500 volunteers, a day, a new playground

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Police release one new detail in slaying

Irina Yarmolenko went to a Goodwill store on day her body was found

City Council looks at
boosting its own pay

27% hike for council; 19% for mayor

CMC doctors attend memorial for victims

Former Charlotte ER resident was among 3 killed on Saturday

Dropping the green flag to fun outdoors

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