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Wednesday, December 26, 2012  U.S. shoppers spent cautiously this holiday season, a disappointment for retailers who slashed prices to lure people into stores and now must hope for a post-Christmas burst of spending.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Leaders in one South Carolina town are looking at guidelines that would require many nonprofits to start paying for traffic control, trash cleanup and other costs for races, walks and other events.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  Groups hosting events in the Town of Lexington may have to pay for future events.

Monday, September 03, 2012  College students from across North Carolina will arrive in Charlotte by the busload. Same with members of predominantly black churches in neighboring South Carolina.

Monday, October 18, 2010  Poll: Obama's 2008 coalition dispirited and crumbling; GOP stands to benefit on Election Day

Sunday, October 17, 2010  Poll: Obama's 2008 coalition dispirited and crumbling; GOP stands to benefit on Election Day

Wednesday, September 22, 2010  With midterm elections in just six weeks — and Republicans fired up and ready to go — Democratic leaders are pushing issues that resonate with their constituencies.