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Charlotte Motor Speedway neighbors gear up for visitors

Cabarrus News, The Charlotte Observer May 19, 2010

Andria Krewson said: These folks rent out their front yards to campers and people parking their cars to attend the NASCAR Spring All-Star Race and the Coca-Cola 600.

As hundreds of thousands people pour into the region for this weekend's NASCAR Spring All-Star Race and the Coca-Cola 600 on May 30 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, a handful of locals living within a stone's throw of the speedway are renting out their land for racing fans to camp and park.

Charlotte NC news, racing, charlotte, NASCAR, Cabarrus

Panel finds probable cause for charges against Sanford

The State Nov 18, 2009

The S.C. Ethics Commission Wednesday said there are “probable causes” for several charges against Gov. Mark Sanford stemming from the commission’s probe into Sanford’s travel and campaign spending.

Politics, Mark Sanford

Commission: Probable cause on Sanford ethics allegationsa, South Carolina |

WIS News 10 Nov 18, 2009

COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - The South Carolina Ethics Commission says there is probable cause on several ethics allegations against Gov. Mark Sanford.

Politics, Mark Sanford

Columbia City Council OKs $150,000 study on efficiency

The State Nov 12, 2009

Chip Oglesby said: Council OKs $150,000 study on efficiency

Some question expenditure; others say it will help forge better policies

Giving a kidney, Marine gives hope

The State Nov 12, 2009

"I thought I was making a difference in Iraq," Fackey, 21, said. "I'm making a difference now. I like making life-changing decisions." No matter what drove Fackey, his decision to donate one of his kidneys to a stranger extended the life of 15-year-old Dani Jones of Columbia.

Lifestyle

Minister was slain with winch bar

The State Nov 12, 2009

Chip Oglesby said: Columbia minister slain with a 6 pound winch bar.

The son of an 87-year-old minister beaten to death in a Columbia home invasion said he is glad city police have released a picture of the weapon the killer used.

Local, crime

Chickens may come home to roost

The State Nov 12, 2009

Chip Oglesby said: Coming home to roost: Columbia considers allowing 4 hens, no roosters, per house

Columbia considers allowing 4 hens, no roosters, per house

Local, chickens

Judge strikes down 'I Believe' plate

The State Nov 11, 2009

A federal judge has ruled unconstitutional a Christian "I Believe" vehicle license tag with the image of a cross authorized last year by the S.C. General Assembly.

Local, religion

S.C. agencies face another $120 million in cuts

The State Nov 11, 2009

State economists trimmed more than $120 million from the state budget Tuesday, forcing yet another round of cuts at S.C. state agencies.

Government, budget cuts