Here’s how the following institutions will observe the Columbus Day holiday Monday. Mecklenburg ABC stores: Open. S.C. liquor stores: Open. Banks: Closed. CPCC: No classes. Charlotte buses: Regular schedule. Charlotte city offices: Open. Mecklenburg County offices: Open. FedEx: Open. Federal offices: Closed. Charlotte garbage pickup: Regular schedule. Charlotte … More: continued here
NEW YORK, Oct. 12 (UPI) — Financial analysts say the upcoming Christmas shopping season could be pivotal for eBay and other e-commerce companies jockeying for position in the market. More: continued here
LANDOVER, Md. — The St. Louis Rams got two field goals from Josh Brown to take a 16-7 lead over the Washington Redskins after three quarters in their game here at FedEx Field today. Brown was good from 25 and 44 yards after Rams drives stalled. Redskins offensive tackle Chris Samuels, who left the game…
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Kyle Busch earned a fourth-place finish in tonight’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) race at Charlotte’s Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Camry drivers Tony Stewart (11th), Denny Hamlin (16th) and Brian Vickers (17th) also finished in the top-20 Saturday. More: continued here
Democratic leaders may call Congress back to work after the election in hopes of passing legislation that would extend jobless benefits, add money for food stamps and a tax rebate. More: continued here
To get the most out of the celebration of the Federal Duck Stamp contest coming to Minnesota in October, participants may have to go from walking shoes to hunting boots to dress shoes. More: continued here
The Royal and Simi Valley softball programs are raising funds to improve Rancho Simi and Rancho Santa Susana parks. The Amanda McPherson Foundation has contributed $50,000 to the project and both high schools need to raise $50,000. More: continued here
EL MONTE – A local post office was renamed Saturday after an El Monte resident who was the first female Iraq war casualty from the San Gabriel Valley. More: continued here
The customer parking lot at the Fond du Lac Post Office, 99 W. Second St., will be converted to one-way northbound traffic from Second Street to First Street effective Monday, Oct. 13. More: continued here