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Roy Cooper sworn in as NC governor minutes after midnight
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HB2 repeal deal - What happened?
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First Baby of 2017
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Should 16- and 17-year-olds be in solitary confinement?
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Karen Simon talks about the effects of solitary confinement
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Protesters voice their opinions outside CMPD HQ
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Man opens fire at DC pizzeria over fake news story
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Cam Newton makes young fan's wish come true
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Clemson's Dabo Swinney: It's a special time to be a Tiger
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New Year's Eve in uptown Charlotte
Officials say Charlotte rang in 2017 without incident.
Ann Doss Helmsahelms@charlotteobserver.com
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New Year's Eve in uptown Charlotte
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Roy Cooper sworn in as NC governor minutes after midnight
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Clemson's Dabo Swinney: It's a special time to be a Tiger
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Feeding the Children
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Hangover cures
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First Baby of 2017
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Humpback whales are making a splash in Washington, B.C. waters
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HB2 repeal deal - What happened?
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Kemba Walker discusses Hornets win over Heat, joining 7,000-point club
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Belk Bowl FanFest
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Davidson stars break down Wednesday's win over Hartford
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Virginia Tech's Justin Fuente and Arkansas' Bret Bielema talk about Belk Bowl matchup
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Hangover cures
Manuel "Manolo" Betancur , owner of Las Delicias bakery, has a small corner of his store devoted to alcohol hangover cures. While the edible cures are made year-round, holidays like New Year's Eve and the parties surrounding them highlight the need for empanadas, papa rellenas, Colombian chorizo and moreilla (blood sausage) to the fore.
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First Baby of 2017
First baby of 2017 is Charlee Marie Kraft, shown at Carolinas Medical Center with parents Jason and Lisa Kraft, sister Paiten and brother Austin.
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Humpback whales are making a splash in Washington, B.C. waters
Whale watchers see humpback whales breach, vocalize and lunge feed during the summer of 2016 in the Salish Sea, waters from the San Juan Islands to Victoria, B.C. Researchers and crews with whale-watching boats report an unprecedented number of sightings of North Pacific humpback whales here.
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HB2 repeal deal - What happened?
Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts talks about the surprise collapse of the deal with the legislature and its ramifications on minority communities, Charlotte and the state.
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Belk Bowl FanFest
The 2016 Belk Bowl FanFest kicked off activities Thursday including concerts by Tim McGraw at BB
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Davidson stars break down Wednesday's win over Hartford
Dusan Kovacevic and Jack Gibbs talk about Davidson's 105-75 win over Hartford on Wednesday night at John M. Belk Arena.
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Virginia Tech's Justin Fuente and Arkansas' Bret Bielema talk about Belk Bowl matchup
Coaches describe what they expect to see from each other's team
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Ice skating in Uptown
The WBT Holiday on Ice outdoor skating rink at the NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza was a popular spot as people continued to enjoy the holiday season and warm weather.
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Cam Newton makes young fan's wish come true
Austin Deckard, 10, suffers from advanced pulmonary hypertension and is a big Auburn fan. His physical education teacher at Lakewood Elementary Courtney Cooper began a social media campaign to get the boy to meet Newton, his favorite player. And his wish came true.