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Pancake Day is next Thursday
It's that time of year again: Pancake Day!

D'Annunzio campaign loses adviser
Jack Hawke, a veteran political consultant and former N.C. Republican Party chair, did something last week he said he hadn't done in 45 years -- left a campaign.

Corey Seager's 2-run single in 7th lifts Trojans
In the fourth inning, Concord had the luxury of intentionally walking Corey Seager.

Prep roundup
Recap of local middle and high school sports action.

Cabarrus recommends delaying opening new magnet school
More than 1,000 parents responded to an anonymous survey last month about a new potential magnet school, or one with a curriculum centered around a specific focus, within Cabarrus County Schools, said Colleen Sain.

Town Center residents want water rates reduced
Residents of Harrisburg Town Center want their water rates reduced to be in line with the town's other residential water customers.

Northwest student to attend Paralympics this week
Ten years ago, Jill Moore never dreamed of playing sports. This week, the multi-sport athlete will be attending the 2010 Paralympic Experience in Vancouver, and watching people compete at a level she hopes to reach one day.

COMING WEDNESDAY: Northwest student goes to Paralympics
These are the stories we're working on for Wednesday's edition.

Two-time NHRA champ excited about 4-wide racing
When it comes to drag racing, Larry Dixon has just about done it all.

Charlotte-Douglas airport will expand concourse
Charlotte/Douglas International Airport plans to begin design work next month on a 120-foot extension of Concourse E, which will include two new gates for international flights.

NASCAR puts Edwards on probation
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) _ Carl Edwards has been put on three weeks' probation by NASCAR for intentionally wrecking Brad Keselowski's car during last weekend's race at Atlanta. NASCAR president Mike Helton said Tuesday there are two separate issues: the wreck itself, and the fact that Keselowski's car went airborne.

Rowan County sheriff hosting medicine drop
The Rowan County Sheriff's Office is hosting a medicine drop to help resident dispose of expired medication.

AP source: Edwards won't be suspended
A person familiar with the decision says Carl Edwards will not be suspended for intentionally wrecking Brad Keselowski's car during last weekend's NASCAR race in Atlanta.

Utility-bill spikes shock needy
Mary Martin says it felt like she had gotten punched in the chest -- by her utility bill. It has run as high as $350 during the coldest of winter months, she says.

Legislature begins review of ABC system
RALEIGH
A legislative committee examining whether changes should be made to how North Carolina sells liquor will hold its first meeting by reviewing an earlier study by General Assembly researchers.