Cars of the Future
12:00 pm
Fri November 18, 2011

Cars of the Future

Charlotte Observer: Killer Twisters Claim 5 In
12:00 pm
Thu November 17, 2011

Charlotte Observer: Killer Twisters Claim 5 In Carolinas

As darkness fell in York County on Wednesday evening, resident Rusty Titchenal captured this photo of an apparent funnel cloud on the ground. Authorities say one person was killed in the storm, south of Rock Hill. Courtesy of Rusty Titchenall.

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NBA Season In Jeopardy, But Does Anyone Care?
12:00 pm
Thu November 17, 2011

NBA Season In Jeopardy, But Does Anyone Care?

The NBA season is in jeopardy. At least a quarter of the season is wiped out, and now the NBA players have filed a federal antitrust lawsuit over the league's lockout.

To better understand what's at stake for the NBA and the Charlotte Bobcats, WFAE's Scott Graf spoke to Rick Bonnell, the Charlotte Observer's NBA beat writer. Listen to the conversation.

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Gossip Queen to Homeless Advocate: Memoirist
12:00 pm
Thu November 17, 2011

Gossip Queen to Homeless Advocate: Memoirist Jeannette Walls Visits Charlotte

Jeannette Walls

Jeannette Walls

Jeannette Walls was a famous celebrity gossip queen revealing the secrets of Hollywood elite when she decided to write her memoir, "The Glass Castle."

Listen to the extended interview.

Now she visits homeless shelters and community colleges around the country telling her own secrets.

Walls spoke at a luncheon for the Urban Ministry Center in Charlotte Thursday and sat down with WFAE's Julie Rose.

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DavidsonNews.net: Davidson Plans Crossing Signs,
12:00 pm
Thu November 17, 2011

DavidsonNews.net: Davidson Plans Crossing Signs, Eyes More Safety Measures, After Professor's Death

Crossing signs

New signs like this one on North Main Street are planned for Concord Road crosswalks. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

The Town of Davidson plans to install brightly colored pedestrian signs in the middle of crosswalks on Concord Road in the coming weeks and has begun studying other measures to improve safety at all pedestrian crossings in town, public works chief Doug Wright told the Town Board Tuesday.

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Charlotte Observer: Killer Twisters Claim 5 In
12:00 pm
Thu November 17, 2011

Charlotte Observer: Killer Twisters Claim 5 In Carolinas

As darkness fell in York County on Wednesday evening, resident Rusty Titchenal captured this photo of an apparent funnel cloud on the ground. Authorities say one person was killed in the storm, south of Rock Hill. Courtesy of Rusty Titchenall.

Read more
NBA Season In Jeopardy, But Does Anyone Care?
12:00 pm
Thu November 17, 2011

NBA Season In Jeopardy, But Does Anyone Care?

The NBA season is in jeopardy. At least a quarter of the season is wiped out, and now the NBA players have filed a federal antitrust lawsuit over the league's lockout.

To better understand what's at stake for the NBA and the Charlotte Bobcats, WFAE's Scott Graf spoke to Rick Bonnell, the Charlotte Observer's NBA beat writer. Listen to the conversation.

Read more
Gossip Queen to Homeless Advocate: Memoirist
12:00 pm
Thu November 17, 2011

Gossip Queen to Homeless Advocate: Memoirist Jeannette Walls Visits Charlotte

Jeannette Walls

Jeannette Walls

Jeannette Walls was a famous celebrity gossip queen revealing the secrets of Hollywood elite when she decided to write her memoir, "The Glass Castle."

Listen to the extended interview.

Now she visits homeless shelters and community colleges around the country telling her own secrets.

Walls spoke at a luncheon for the Urban Ministry Center in Charlotte Thursday and sat down with WFAE's Julie Rose.

Read more
DavidsonNews.net: Davidson Plans Crossing Signs,
12:00 pm
Thu November 17, 2011

DavidsonNews.net: Davidson Plans Crossing Signs, Eyes More Safety Measures, After Professor's Death

Crossing signs

New signs like this one on North Main Street are planned for Concord Road crosswalks. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

The Town of Davidson plans to install brightly colored pedestrian signs in the middle of crosswalks on Concord Road in the coming weeks and has begun studying other measures to improve safety at all pedestrian crossings in town, public works chief Doug Wright told the Town Board Tuesday.

Read more
Locals Play The Convention Housing Game
12:00 pm
Wed November 16, 2011

Locals Play The Convention Housing Game

Ben Wilson’s hoping his Craigslist ad will attract a renter willing to pay $15,000 a week for his 1BR Uptown condo.

Ben Wilson's hoping his Craigslist ad will attract a renter willing to pay $15,000 a week for his 1BR Uptown condo. Photo: Tanner Latham

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