http://www.yourstreet.com/news/midwood-nc The latest Midwood, NC news updated hourly from thousands of sources. To see this news on a map, visit YourStreet.com. en-us CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Christian relief organization Samaritan's Purse says it appears Christmas donations are up this year compared to 2007 as volunteers finish putting... http://www.yourstreet.com/4793116/charlotte-volunteers-prepare-some-1-million-gifts Associated Press - December 4, 2008 1:45 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Christian relief organization Samaritan's Purse says it appears Christmas donations are up this year... http://www.yourstreet.com/4792629/charlotte-volunteers-prepare-some-1-million-gifts After months of delays the newest stretch of Charlotte's outerbelt will finally open tomorrow.  Today State representative Thom Tillis, R-Mecklenburg, told WBTV that he talked... http://www.yourstreet.com/4791981/new-stretch-of-485-set-to-open-friday-afternoon http://www.yourstreet.com/4791469/charlotte-volunteers-to-prepare-1-million-gifts Christian relief organization Samaritan's Purse plans to process some 1 million gift boxes in Charlotte that will be sent to children overseas as Christmas presents. http://www.yourstreet.com/4791187/charlotte-volunteers-preparing-1-million-gifts Christian relief organization Samaritan's Purse plans to process some 1 million gift boxes in Charlotte that will be sent to children overseas as Christmas presents.  A... http://www.yourstreet.com/4790937/charlotte-volunteers-to-prepare-1-million-gifts Friday’s semifinals All games scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Fourth-round pairings for N.C. High School Athletic Association playoffs CLASS 4-AA EAST (3) Wake Forest-Rolesville at (1... http://www.yourstreet.com/4790676/nchsaa-football-semifinals http://www.yourstreet.com/4789886/gang-tied-activity-rising-in-charlotte How I miss the days when you could determine whom Maryland was playing next simply by looking at your pocket schedule. These days, deciphering Maryland's next opponent (in a... http://www.yourstreet.com/4789719/the-muddled-bowl-picture-part-deux CONCORD (AP) - Where is School Bus No. 44? That's what police in Concord are wondering. Police say someone stole Bus No. 44 from an elementary school northeast of Charlotte... http://www.yourstreet.com/4789503/school-bus-stolen-in-concord Associated Press - December 4, 2008 4:15 AM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Christian relief organization Samaritan's Purse plans to process some 1 million gift boxes in Charlotte... http://www.yourstreet.com/4788625/charlotte-volunteers-to-prepare-1-million-gifts CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Christian relief organization Samaritan's Purse plans to process some 1 million gift boxes in Charlotte that will be sent to children overseas as... http://www.yourstreet.com/4788441/charlotte-volunteers-to-prepare-1-million-gifts Relatives held a vigil in northwest Charlotte Wednesday night for a teenager whose murder remains a complete mystery. http://www.yourstreet.com/4786351/vigil-for-murdered-teenager Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers and FBI agents searched a wooded area near an apartment complex Wednesday night, looking for a man police say is armed and dangerous. http://www.yourstreet.com/4786165/manhunt-for-suspected-bank-robber-in-east-charlotte The City Manager's Development Forum will meet from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday. The forum will be held in the Public Works Building, 161 S. Charlotte Street. http://www.yourstreet.com/4786518/city-manager-s-development-forum-to-meet-on-friday To teach young members about the meaning of giving back to society, members of Gayatri Pariwar Charlotte, located in Belmont, held a food drive in 10 neighborhoods in the... http://www.yourstreet.com/4785805/giving-back-in-a-big-way Thieves stole two cars in Charlotte's Dilworth area this week but police say they were crimes of opportunity because the owners left their vehicles running and unattended.  When... http://www.yourstreet.com/4784987/car-thieves-not-the-only-ones-breaking-the-law It's perhaps the biggest construction project ever undertaken in Mecklenburg county.  A project rivaling the Charlotte outerbelt.  And best of all it will be done in three years... http://www.yourstreet.com/4784986/cover-story-runway-taking-flight The CEO of Bank of America gave some blunt talk during an economic outlook conference in Charlotte Wednesday. http://www.yourstreet.com/4784951/bank-of-america-ceo-speaks-at-economic-conference In just four weeks, we will be ringing in 2009 as First Night makes a return to Center City Charlotte.  On Wednesday, Paul Cameron and Maureen O'boyle helped kick-off plans for... http://www.yourstreet.com/4784551/charlotte-making-plans-for-first-night CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - WBTV is On Your Side to help you find "3 Gifts under $10". We've found three gifts for men, and three gifts for women. http://www.yourstreet.com/4784556/3-gifts-under-10-from-wbtv-on-your-side The immediate future will continue to be rough, but the recession should shift to economic recovery sometime next year, the chief executives of three of Charlotte's largest... http://www.yourstreet.com/4784393/business-execs-predict-economic-recovery-in-09 Charlotte city council members are still talking and people in East Charlotte are still waiting on a new Walmart on Independence Boulevard. http://www.yourstreet.com/4784175/charlotte-moving-ahead-with-developing-amity-gardens Belk Inc. reports a net loss of $23.5 million for its third fiscal quarter ended Nov. 1. In the same period last year, the Charlotte-based retailer lost $6.9 million. http://www.yourstreet.com/4784275/belk-sees-wider-quarterly-loss http://www.yourstreet.com/4783366/construction-of-new-runway-at-charlotte-douglas-on-schedule A Mecklenburg County Sheriff's deputy was involved in an accident in West Charlotte Wednesday afternoon.  Sources tell WBTV News, the deputy was driving an unmarked vehicle on... http://www.yourstreet.com/4783255/sheriff-s-deputy-involved-in-wreck A panel of Charlotte’s business leaders and a Federal Reserve official predicted more economic pain ahead but held out hope for the beginning of a recovery in 2009. (BAC) (WB) ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4783392/charlotte-ceos-see-tough-times-hope-for-recovery-in-2009 USHIFU, a Charlotte health-care company and distributor of medical equipment, has established an Indian subsidiary to promote the sale of its Sonablate 500, a noninvasive device... http://www.yourstreet.com/4782727/ushifu-launches-unit-in-india Financial experts and local business leaders are gathering in uptown Charlotte to forecast the future of the economy in Charlotte. http://www.yourstreet.com/4781877/business-leaders-discuss-charlotte-s-economic-future Believe it or not, one of the intentions of the BCS is to avoid controversy.  Yes, they're doing an excellent job. The BCS was designed to pit No. 1 vs. No. 2 in the... http://www.yourstreet.com/4780725/bcs-strikes-again-plus-acc-update Officers said two roommates came home and confronted the burglars in their home. The confrontation led to a shooting and chase. http://www.yourstreet.com/4780168/charlotte-police-search-for-burglars Carolina football fans are not exactly thrilled with reports that the Tar Heels will get an invite to Charlotte’s Car Care Bowl. “Stinks,” “sux”, and “disappointed” are among... http://www.yourstreet.com/4779595/tar-heels-stuck-with-car-care-bowl There's been another high rise construction accident in Uptown Charlotte, leaving a worker in critical condition... http://www.yourstreet.com/4776999/another-accident-at-uptown-high-rise After two nights, it appears at first glance that the Big Ten has a decent chance to win the ACC-Big Ten Challenge for the first time ever. But despite the 3-3 score so far in... http://www.yourstreet.com/4776881/acc-big-ten-challenge-notes Mecklenburg County commissioners voted Tuesday night to hold off on revaluation. Not all Charlotte homeowners are happy about it. http://www.yourstreet.com/4776304/mecklenburg-county-delays-reassessing-property-taxes North Carolina’s football team appears to be the choice of the Meineke Car Care Bowl in Charlotte. “I think the chances are good that it’s going to happen,” said Will Webb, the... http://www.yourstreet.com/4776389/unc-likely-headed-to-charlotte-for-bowl Next week if you want to catch a movie in Center City you won't have to go far.  The silver screen is making a dramatic return to uptown Charlotte.  PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson... http://www.yourstreet.com/4775537/cover-story-destination-charlotte An economic recession has stalled plans for a resort-style community on 3,500 acres on Lake Wateree in Kershaw County, developers said Monday. Liberty Hill Farms, which called... http://www.yourstreet.com/4776665/economy-stalls-lake-wateree-development Upbeat music from A Sign of the Times Band set the tone in Center City for one Charlotte's best-known holiday events. Hundreds turned out for the Afro American Cultural Center's... http://www.yourstreet.com/4775180/afro-american-cultural-center-s-jazzy-holiday-luncheon At the same time Charlotte's new police chief says he's cracking down on gangs, a new state law goes into effect to combat gang crime. http://www.yourstreet.com/4775177/new-developments-in-charlotte-s-fight-against-gangs CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - A North Carolina company is tackling the pirate threat of the 21st century. http://www.yourstreet.com/4775179/nc-company-offers-to-help-fight-pirates A man who was shot in North Charlotte this weekend has died from his injuries.  Jose Munoz-Zapata was shot outside the Kalipzo Club on North Tryon Street. http://www.yourstreet.com/4775178/shooting-victim-dies http://www.yourstreet.com/4775143/residential-burglaries-down-in-south-charlotte The recession is delayed in reaching Charlotte, so center city workers continue to plan and hope for economic boom. http://www.yourstreet.com/4775030/plans-continue-for-uptown-s-future-despite-economic-downturn The owners of a South Charlotte pet store are looking for help in locating a stolen puppy.  Someone broke into their shop in Charlotte's Arboretum area and took off with the... http://www.yourstreet.com/4774705/yorkshire-terrier-stolen-from-a-charlotte-store CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - One of Charlotte's favorite holiday traditions is back. http://www.yourstreet.com/4774704/bearstein-bears-return-to-founders-hall Don’t know if this a short-term fix or not, but Boortz is moving into Tara’s old 9-12am slot. Of all the syndicated guys, Boortz is the least offensive to me, but that is not... http://www.yourstreet.com/4774042/neal-boortz-sliding-up-wbt-sked North Carolina won't have to leave the state for its bowl game. The Tar Heels will play in the Meineke Car Car Bowl in Charlotte on Dec. 27. Clemson, with newly-minted coach... http://www.yourstreet.com/4773835/unc-to-charlotte-for-bowl Ascension Insurance Inc. has acquired First Charter Insurance Services Inc. of Charlotte from Fifth Third Bankcorp. http://www.yourstreet.com/4773553/missouri-firm-buys-first-charter-insurance From Talking Points : A special mid-week edition of the bowl predictions, with new rumor and speculation bringing the ACC picture into focus. Specifically, the Gator Bowl is... http://www.yourstreet.com/4772911/talking-points-bowl-predictions-dec-2