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Levines give $1 million for winter assistance

One of Charlotte's most prominent philanthropic families is launching an emergency fund to help thousands of the homeless, hungry and jobless.

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Charlotte police chief aims at gangs, repeat offenders
By Julia Oliver | E-mail | 6:22AM
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Rodney Monroe says his priorities include cracking down on gangs, targeting chronic criminals and increasing diversity in the department.
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Black ice reports in area
By Steve Lyttle | E-mail | 7:42AM
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Motorists have encountered several areas of black ice this morning in the Charlotte metro region.

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Mecklenburg could face bond debt problems
By April Bethea | E-mail | 6:21AM

Wall Street's troubles could delay dozens of public construction projects across Mecklenburg County, including the opening of four new elementary schools.

Pubgoer says his gang tattoo led to gunfire
By Christopher D. Kirkpatrick and Steve Lyttle | E-mail | 6:43AM

A gang tattoo may have sparked gunfire in a pub early Monday near Northlake Mall.

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