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Charlotte Mayor Pro Tem Cannon announces run for mayor

Mayor Pro Tem Patrick Cannon officially announced his candidacy for mayor of Charlotte on Tuesday, becoming the first Democrat to enter the race. The longtime council member and native Charlottean said now is the time to take the next step in his political career.

Billy Graham Rapid Response Team arrives in Oklahoma to support storm victims

Help is pouring into Oklahoma to assist families and first responders in the areas hardest hit by Monday's tornado. The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team is one of the agencies already on the ground and more chaplains are currently en route.

Medical examiner revises Oklahoma twister death toll to 24

The state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb to 24 people, including nine children. Spokeswoman Amy Elliott said Tuesday morning that she believes some victims were counted twice in the early chaos of the storm.

Wells Fargo awards grants to Charlotte-area nonprofits

At a breakfast in uptown Charlotte on Tuesday, Wells Fargo awarded $1,000 grants to nonprofits in the greater Charlotte region. It's part of the Wells Fargo Community Partners grant program, which is now in its fourth year.

Campaign to target drunk drivers on NC waterways, highways

The North Carolina Highway Patrol is spearheading a statewide campaign to stop drunk driving on the state's roads and waterways. The multi-agency effort called On the Road, On the Water, Don't Drink and Drive gets underway Memorial Day weekend.

NC House panel hosts public debate on voucher bill

The House Education Committee heard from both sides Tuesday but didn't take a vote on a bill giving $4,200 grants to poorer students. The program is limited to students who qualify for the national school lunch program in its first year but would expand to families earning up to 133 percent of that level in subsequent years.

Senate Republicans moving 2-year budget in chamber

North Carolina senators are getting their first attempt to change a proposed state government budget plan for the next two years. The Senate Appropriations Committee planned to meet Tuesday morning to discuss and vote on the proposal that spends roughly 2 percent more than this year, or nearly $21 billion.

State begins to expand ferry schedule

The state ferry system has increased service in preparation for summer tourists. The expanded summer scheduled is under way on the Ocracoke-Hatteras ferry route, with six extra trips a day for a total of 36.

Charlotte leaders may give final approval for I-77 HOT lanes

This week, Charlotte area planners are scheduled to give final approval to widen Interstate 77 with HOT lanes between the Queen City and Mooresville. High Occupancy Toll lanes allow drivers to pay to use the lanes to avoid congestion, and the amount depends on traffic. Carpools of three or more people can use the lanes for free.

Bank robbery, pursuit ends with accident in yard of east Charlotte home

Police say the three suspects robbed a Bank of America branch on Albemarle Road around 9 a.m. then fled in a getaway car with New Jersey license plates. The suspects crashed a short distance away in the yard of a house on Lawyers Road.

Commemorative desegregation march held in Uptown Charlotte

Mecklenburg County is celebrating its sestercentennial. It was 250 years ago the county declared its independence from Great Britain, a year before the rest of the country. This day also marks the 50th anniversary of a Civil Rights march demanding desegregation. Dozens of people marched through Uptown Charlotte Monday, just like civil rights activists did on May 10, 1963.

QB Mitchell decides on North Carolina State

Former Arkansas quarterback Brandon Mitchell says he is transferring to North Carolina State to play his final season. Mitchell was granted his release from the Razorbacks earlier this month, following a spring competition for the starting position that ended with the senior listed as the second-team quarterback to sophomore Brandon Allen.

Winston-Salem City Council approves coliseum sale to Wake Forest

After about three-years of negotiations, the Winston-Salem City Council on Monday voted 5-2, approving the sale of the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum to Wake Forest University. The council also unanimously approved an intent to sell Bowman Gray Stadium to Winston-Salem State University.

Thousands of NASCAR fans camp out for race week

Just across the highway from the Charlotte Motor Speedway, NASCAR fans from around the world are taking part in a unique racing tradition. During the two weeks that make up the “10 Greatest Days in Racing” as many as 20,000 race fans will fill the Speedway's campgrounds.

Charlotte basketball fans excited about possibility of return to Hornets name

The Charlotte Bobcats will hold a news conference Tuesday evening, where the team is expected to announce it is bringing the Hornets nickname back to the city. Former point guard Muggsy Bogues, arguably the most recognizable person to ever put on a Hornets jersey, said bringing the nickname back to Charlotte is a good move.

UNC's Moran named ACC baseball player of year

North Carolina third baseman Colin Moran is the Atlantic Coast Conference's player of the year and teammate Kent Emanuel is its pitcher of the year. Moran leads the nation with 83 RBIs and hit .376 while becoming the seventh UNC player to win the ACC award.

Peanut butter oatmeal cookies

If you're a big fan of oatmeal cookies but not a big fan of the amount of butter that most recipes call for, you'll like today's Healthy at Home recipe. Chef Dan Eaton makes peanut butter oatmeal cookies that contain no butter whatsoever.

Steamed fresh artichokes with lemon, olive oil and mint

On today's Healthy at Home recipe, Chef Dan Eaton shows you just how easy it is to steam fresh artichokes. Although they're often served with melted butter and lemon juice for dipping, he adds some finely-chopped fresh mint to extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice for a healthier version.