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The disappearance of one of Charlotte’s beloved works of art

By THEODEN JAMES - Associated Press

Women quest to remove father, a pedophile, from church wall

By TIM FUNK - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2017, file photo, then-San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid (35) kneels in front of teammates during the playing of the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, in Santa Clara, Calif. Eric Reid says he isn’t dropping his grievance against the NFL even after signing a one-year contract with the Panthers, and hasn’t made up his mind on how he’ll protest racial injustices in the future. In his first comments since rejoining the NFL on Thursday, Reid says he’s “still considering other ways of protesting” than kneeling during the national anthem, but wouldn’t elaborate. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File) **FILE**

Eric Reid undecided on protests, won’t drop grievance vs NFL

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

Brown, Erdely help UAB beat Charlotte 28-7

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Charlotte Hornets' Tony Parker poses for a photo during the NBA basketball team's media day in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Sept. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Parker, Walker eager to build Hornets into a winner together

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Curtis accounts for 4 TDs, UMass beats Charlotte 49-31

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Appalachian State rolls over Charlotte 45-9

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President Donald Trump waves as he arrives on Air Force One at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

The Latest: Kuwait’s emir to visit White House next week

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North Carolina: Trump to raise funds for 2 House candidates

By ALEX DEROSIER - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper greets students during a &quot;kickoff rally&quot; at Thomasboro Academy in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Tepper's charitable foundation along with several players groups and other partners will provide over 12,000 backpacks full of supplies to 17 elementary schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, as well as an additional school in Kannapolis City Schools. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

New Panthers owner Tepper putting his stamp on organization

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - This Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, file photo shows a sign at a Wells Fargo bank location in Philadelphia. On Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, Wells Fargo said its fourth-quarter earnings rose 17 percent from a year earlier, as the consumer banking giant benefited from the recently passed GOP tax bill, but incurred additional costs related to improper sales practices and other matters. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Wells Fargo mistake contributed to hundreds of foreclosures, company says

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FILE - In this July 16, 2018, file photo, Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles speaks to a packed chamber during a public forum before the Charlotte City Council votes whether to host the 2020 Republican National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. As Charlotte, North Carolina, celebrates being chosen Friday, July 20, to host the 2020 Republican National Convention, an undercurrent of concern about the potential for violence runs through the Democratic-leaning city. Lyles led the campaign to bring the convention to Charlotte and said in a newspaper column that it would be a chance for the city to show its inclusiveness. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

Worries of violence accompany 2020 GOP convention choice

By STEVE PEOPLES and TOM FOREMAN Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In a Friday, Oct. 14, 2016 file photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally, in Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte is a front-runner to host the 2020 Republican Convention where President Donald Trump seeks an anointing to run for a second term. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci, File)

The Latest: Charlotte council votes yes on GOP convention

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Charlotte City council members vote 6-5 to continue a bid to host the 2020 Republican National Convention at a meeting in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, July 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

By a 1-vote margin, city leaders OK bid for GOP convention

By TOM FOREMAN Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In a Friday, Oct. 14, 2016 file photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally, in Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte is a front-runner to host the 2020 Republican Convention where President Donald Trump seeks an anointing to run for a second term. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci, File)

North Carolina city council approves GOP convention bid

By TOM FOREMAN Jr. - Associated Press

Mayor Vi Lyles says a Republican convention in Charlotte could be a good thing but some of her Democratic councilmembers disagree. (Associated Press)

Charlotte Democrats to keep 2020 Republican convention from city

By Tom Foreman Jr. - Associated Press

Charter school creation for 4 towns gets final approval

By GARY D. ROBERTSON - Associated Press

Crew members perform a pit stop on driver Kyle Busch's car during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, May 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Kyle Busch blows past field for 1st Charlotte points win

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

James Borrego speaks to the media, as Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Mitch Kupchak listens, after Borrego was introduced as the new head coach of the Charlotte Hornets during an NBA basketball news conference in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, May 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Borrego ready to coach Hornets team with existing roster

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 20, 2018, file photo, U.S. Rep. Robert Pittenger, R-North Carolina, speaks at an event on tax policy in Charlotte, N.C. Three-term incumbent Pittenger narrowly lost Tuesday, May 8, 2018, to a Southern Baptist pastor in a GOP primary rematch focused on their evangelical Christian credentials and loyalty to President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

N Carolina GOP congressman is first incumbent to lose seat

By GARY D. ROBERTSON - Associated Press