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Who’s in the lead for the S.C. GOP primary?
Thursday night’s Republican debates in South Carolina proved one thing – that it is anybody’s game at this point. Now, it’s up to the voters to speak their minds.
No loss here: Bank of America earns $1.6B in 4th quarter
The Charlotte-based mega-bank met analysts’ expectations in the last quarter of 2011. Its $1.6 billion profit was despite rising loan balances and a focus on building capital and cutting expenses.
What’s so wrong with Bank of America? It’s hated, site says
Financial news website Wall Street ranks Bank of America as the seventh most hated company in America. Wonder if it has to do with all those layoffs and drop in stock prices?
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools take ‘hard stance,’ suspensions rise
CMS closed its three most suspension-ridden middle schools and moved students into schools with younger students. The result? Suspensions are going up in these new pre-K-8 schools.
Myrtle Beach debate starts the rush for Republican hopefuls
In what might be a last chance for some, Republican candidates will take to the podium for a debate in Myrtle Beach tonight, the first in a series of events in South Carolina this week.
After EF2 tornado causes damage, the repair begins
An EF2 tornado hit Burke and Rutherford counties Wednesday night, causing damage and injuring a few. Now, crews are out trying to clean up and restore what they can.
Storms destroy more than 50 homes in foothills; 15 injured, none killed
More than 50 homes were destroyed in Burke and Rutherford counties yesterday, after “devastating” storms passed through. There were no fatalities, but 15 people were injured.
‘First in the South’ primary is up next for GOP candidates
The prediction: It’s going to be a dogfight. The Republican presidential hopefuls are now turning their eyes to South Carolina, as it gets the spotlight next.
Pedestrian killed this morning in Uptown Charlotte
The accident happened around 7:10 a.m. at Stonewall and College streets. Police are investigating the incident and were forced to close the ramp from the John Belk Freeway to College Street.
Lack of U.S. debt deal could soon impact North Carolina
Starting next year, automatic cuts could start affecting universities, schools and the military in North Carolina. And NC isn’t the only state that could be badly hit.
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