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Still Pushing for Going It Alone in Foreclosure
Charlotte's housing woes are not nearly as bad as those of other metropolitan areas around the country. Still, home values have been steadily shrinking and home foreclosures in Mecklenburg County are expected in increase 4.5 percent this year to 8,300, overall. This means more people will be needing help to hang on to their homes. WFAE's Simone Orendain checked in with a former banking executive from South Charlotte who helps homeowners pull themsleves up from the brink of foreclosure.
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Gunning for the Super Bowl of Fishing
Some serious fishing is going on at Lake Norman this weekend. It's the national competition of the Bassmaster Weekend series. Whoever wins this gets $100,000 and goes on to the international Bassmaster Classic. WFAE's Simone Orendain went to the lake this week and caught up with some contestants.
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Looking for a Forever Family
Tomorrow, about forty foster children in Mecklenburg County will be officially adopted. For many, the quick court proceeding will end years of rotating through foster and group homes after suffering abuse and neglect by their parents. Meanwhile, hundreds of other children in Mecklenburg County are still looking for a permanent home. WFAE's Julie Rose has their story.
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At 90, Edgy Book Reviewer Says Goodbye to Fans
For 15 years, Belle Banks has reviewed books to a live audience in Davidson. In fact, she reads three books a week, plays bridge and even writes a blog.
Now, at 90 years old, Belle is starting to slow down a bit. But make no mistake: She's still a hit. WFAE's Alissa Irei tells us why.
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The Mint Museum Wants Your Vote
If you're still in election mode, here's another chance to cast a vote. The Mint Museum of Art is giving the public a rare opportunity to choose its next majore acquisition. WFAE's Julie Rose reports.
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The Greek Orthodox Church in Charlotte
Our region is known as the bible belt - a term usually associated with the Baptist and Methodist churches. But that strong religious conviction that often defines the South is also found in other denominations. In Charlotte, it's on display at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. WFAE's Simone Orendain has more in the second part of our occasional series of profiles on the area's many faith communities.
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A New Course for University Research Park
University City Partners has hired a panel of experts from the Urban Land Institute to chart a new course for University Research Park. The panel is recommending dramatic changes. WFAE's Julie Rose spoke with the panel's leader, Houston developer Zane Segal.
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System to Deliver Gas to Charlotte Complicated
Gas is still tight in Charlotte, though availability is improving daily. If there's one thing we've learned through this fuel shortage it's that the system for getting gas to Charlotte is complicated. WFAE's Julie Rose spoke with the head of the North Carolina Petroleum Marketer's Association in hopes of shedding some light.
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