Charlotte NewsLocal news for Charlotte, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Riding the School Bus is as Safe as Ever- July 18, 2008 You buckle your child into her government-approved car seat in your sturdy, reliable vehicle with the high government crash test rating and side curtain airbags.http://www.topix.net/charlotte/2008/07/riding-the-school-bus-is-as-safe-as-ever?fromrss=1 10 NC Starbucks Stores To Close- July 18, 2008 Starbucks' search for a quick fix will make it harder for some of its North Carolina customers to get theirs.http://www.topix.net/charlotte/2008/07/10-nc-starbucks-stores-to-close?fromrss=1 Autopsy released in fatal shooting by police- July 18, 2008 An autopsy released today answers some questions about the death of Aaron Winchester, who was shot while fleeing police two months ago.http://www.topix.net/charlotte/2008/07/autopsy-released-in-fatal-shooting-by-police?fromrs... Suspicious Package Discovery Shuts Down Portion Of Uptown Charlotte- July 17, 2008 Several uptown buildings were evacuated and portions of streets shut down after two suspicious packages were found outside a pizza parlor early Thursday.http://www.topix.net/charlotte/2008/07/suspicious-package-discovery-shuts-down-portion-of-... Teen killed in Huntersville wreck- July 17, 2008 An 18-year-old who graduated last month from Hopewell High School was killed Tuesday night in a one-vehicle wreck in Huntersville.http://www.topix.net/charlotte/2008/07/teen-killed-in-huntersville-wreck?fromrss=1 Report: Tanker stuck on track as train approached- July 17, 2008 A tanker truck loaded with 6,100 gallons of oil was stuck at a railroad crossing and could not be dislodged before it was struck by an oncoming freight train, according to an accident report obtained Tuesday by ...http://www.topix.net/charlotte/2008/07/report-tanker-stuck-on-track-as-train-approached?fr... CMPD Officer Suspended After Probe Into Taser Use That Killed Teen- July 17, 2008 The Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer that used a Taser on a north Charlotte teenager, leading to his death, has been suspended for five days.http://www.topix.net/charlotte/2008/07/cmpd-officer-suspended-after-probe-into-taser-use-t... Senate earmarks $18M for Charlotte light rail- July 16, 2008 The U.S. Senate's proposed transportation budget for 2009 contains $18 million for expanding Charlotte's light-rail system.http://www.topix.net/charlotte/2008/07/senate-earmarks-18m-for-charlotte-light-rail?fromrs... Police: 3 Armed Men Smash Into Woman's Home- July 16, 2008 Police are searching for three men who smashed their way into a woman's home in east Charlotte early Wednesday morning.http://www.topix.net/charlotte/2008/07/police-3-armed-men-smash-into-womans-home?fromrss=1 Police: Cab Driver Likely Won't Face Charges In Deadly Hit-And-Run- July 16, 2008 A cab driver who accidentally hit and killed a woman crossing the John Belk Freeway early Monday and then left the scene will likely not face charges, police said.http://www.topix.net/charlotte/2008/07/police-cab-driver-likely-wont-face-charges-in-deadl... |