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Construction worker seriously injured uptown

1:05PM A construction worker is fighting for his life after being struck on the head by a beam that fell inside the 48-story Wachovia tower being built in uptown Charlotte.

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I-485 leg isn't likely to open today, state says
By Steve Harrison | E-mail | 12:25PM
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The N.C. Department of Transportation said at noon it's still inspecting the outerbelt in northwest Mecklenburg, and the highway is unlikely to open today.
Black ice causes morning headaches in area
Crime rate down; but murders increase
By Steve Lyttle | E-mail | 12:25PM

The number of crimes in Charlotte-Mecklenburg has dropped 6.3 percent for the first 11 months of this year, compared to the same period in 2007, police said today.

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Police chief aims at gangs, repeat offenders
Pubgoer says his gang tattoo led to gunfire
Levines give $1 million for winter assistance
By Mark Price | E-mail | 8:33AM
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One of Charlotte's most prominent philanthropic families is launching an unprecedented emergency fund to help thousands of the homeless, hungry and jobless.

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Ford CEO: I'll work for $1

Ford CEO Alan Mulally says he'll work for $1 a year if the company has to take any government loan money.

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Moon, 2 planets put on show

Venus and Jupiter are lining up with the crescent moon - look for it tonight.

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Mom tells story of her son's death

This summer, Tammy Garlock's 17-year-old son died in a car accident.

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Panthers' strength meets Bucs' strength

The Carolina running game is now preparing to face the NFL's stingiest red zone run defense.

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Steady diet of Okafor, J-Rich buries T-Wolves

Duo posts 25 and 24 points as Bobcats hold Al Jefferson to eight points.

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Swinney introduced as Clemson coach

Clemson is sticking with Dabo Swinney, giving the Tigers' interim coach a five-year contract to replace Tommy Bowden.

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Paper recycling is a big success
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