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Ryan Newman makes a pit stop during qualifying for the Sprint All Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway Friday night. (photo by James Nix...

PHOTOS: All Star weekend

Photos from the track during All Star Weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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An employee empties quills in the 1950s.

Mill memories: New film documents life at Cannon Mills

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — There was laughter and a few tears in the Gem Theatre on Thursday night as about 800 people attended the premier of “Stitched in Time,” a locally...

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Sports

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South Rowan's Austin Holbrook gets a hug from a coach after the Red Raiders beat Hickory Ridge during the third round of the NCHSAA playoffs Friday night in...

Friday's high school playoffs scores

South Rowan advanced to fourth round of state baseball playoffs.

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Concord Post 51 Baseball Preview

Check out Post 51's new uniforms, hear from the head coach and get a quick glimpse of the upcoming season

Campground Mayor in third turn at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Harry Wiley is the "Mayor of the Campground" at Charlotte Motor Speedway. He and his wife Judy never miss a race at CMS or Bristol and pose for thousands of photos at their campsite off of Turn 3.

Dale Jr. Says Anything Goes at All-Star Race

Dale Earnhardt Jr. talks about the Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. If you can get to the back bumper on the last lap, "...pretty much anything goes.." The 2000 winner also talks about the format change and the fans' biggest questions.

Central Cabarrus Seeks to Build on Viking Pride

New Central Cabarrus athletic director Kevin Bryant talks about working with coaches and students to build up Viking sports programs.

Danica Patrick talks about run-in with Sam Hornish Jr.

Danica Patrick describes her rivalry with Sam Hornish Jr. during a press conference at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Tractor Trailer overturns

A tractor trailer overturned on Concord Parkway Monday afternoon.

Dogs on vacation

Dogs swim at the pool and enjoy play time at Wyolina Kennels in Harrisburg.

Monkeys riding dogs at the AutoFair

Tim Lepard and his Team Ghost Riders put on a show a the Foot Lion AutoFair.

Traxxas Torc Series ride

Take a ride in a Traxxas Torc Series truck around The Dirt Track at Charlotte.

Could skeletal remains belong to Zahra?

Skeletal remains were found in Caldwell County on Tuesday.

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