USL to merge 1st and 2nd divisions
As I predicted. … the USL is merging its USL First and Second Divisions into a “pro” division. Again, this makes the most sense. The overall league…
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Sports
Soccer powers go head to head at South Meck
(By Langston Wertz Jr., lwertz@charlotteobserver.com) One of the season’s biggest soccer matches is tonight at South Mecklenburg.The Sabres (6-0-1) will play Charlotte Catholic (5-0) at 6:30 at South Mecklenburg. Charlotte…
Game of the Week | Shelby vs. Crest
This Friday, we head to Cleveland County for one of the great rivalry games in the state when Shelby hosts Crest.
Politics
Police group endorses Murray, Bailey
Republican Andrew Murray, a candidate for Mecklenburg County district attorney, and Democratic Sheriff Chipp Bailey were among those winning the endorsement Tuesday of the Fraternal Order of Police.
Rockin’ from one side to the other in politics
(By Rob Christensen, rob.christensen@newsobserver.com) Two years ago, Democrats ran a now-famous TV ad that featured two old-timers in rocking chairs.The spot undercut Republican Sen. Elizabeth Dole’s re-election effort and helped…
Sanford: Next S.C. gov. should offer detailed budget
(By John O’Connor, The (Columbia) State) Gov. Mark Sanford objected Wednesday to a campaign proposal to scrap the detailed executive budgets that Sanford introduced when he took office in 2003.Last…
Opinion
How best to run a charitable campaign?
For decades, thousands of Charlotte-area residents fueled the vital work of the United Way and the Arts & Science Council. Their generosity manifested itself mostly through campaigns at workplaces. Payroll…
Arts & Entertainment
Dave Matthews Band to play at Coliseum
The Dave Matthews Band to perform Nov. 17. Online ticket requests start Thursday.
Food & Wine
John T. Edge: There is hope in BBQ
John T. Edge, executive director for the Southern Foodways Alliance and the go-to expert for all things Southern food, was tapped for a Nightline Labor Day package on barbecue.
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Health
Mecklenburg County prepares for flu season
Officials in Mecklenburg County are preparing for the upcomming flu season after two children in Durham caught the flu virus.
Home & Garden
Update a room with new paint, lighting and flooring
(By Debbie Arrington, McClatchy Newspapers) Some rooms scream – “Help!”Others say nothing, and that’s a problem, too.
Outdoors
It's a group thing
Not everyone likes to run or bike by themselves. So if you can't find a loved one or friend to exercise with you, check out one of these many group…
College
Blake resignation raises questions
(By Caulton Tudor, caulton.tudor@newsobserver.com) The sudden resignation of North Carolina associate head football coach John Blake on Sunday raised more questions than it resolved about NCAA and school investigations involving…
Highschool
Soccer powers go head to head at South Meck
(By Langston Wertz Jr., lwertz@charlotteobserver.com) One of the season’s biggest soccer matches is tonight at South Mecklenburg.The Sabres (6-0-1) will play Charlotte Catholic (5-0) at 6:30 at South Mecklenburg. Charlotte…
Baseball
Knights defeat division leader Durham Bulls
The Knights used the longball to defeat the Durham Bulls 10-4 at Knights Stadium. Charlotte outfielder Jordan Danks led the charge hitting two home runs in the game.
Soccer
USL to merge 1st and 2nd divisions
As I predicted. … the USL is merging its USL First and Second Divisions into a “pro” division. Again, this makes the most sense. The overall league…
