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Top Charlotte news: Restaurant employee killed during robbery attempt; soccer fest expects thousands

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Published on July 10, 2019
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1 dead, suspect wounded after attempted robbery at Steak 'n Shake 

A Steak 'n Shake employee was killed during a robbery attempt Tuesday morning and the shooting suspect and a customer were wounded, police said.

Read the full story on WRAL TV.

Woman says her shoe store receipt had racial slur 

The woman says she was shocked when she tried returning a pair of shoes and saw a racial slur instead of her name on the receipt.

Read the full story on WCNC.

Thousands expected for soccer fan fest 

In addition to hosting this year's House of Soccer fan fest on July 19 and 20, the promoter of the International Champions Cup soccer exhibition has signed a five-year deal with Bank of America Stadium to host professional international soccer matches in Charlotte. 

Read the full story on CharlotteFive.

Guatemalan woman housed in city church to avoid deportation faces $214K fine

The woman moved into the Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in September after Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced that she would be deported for missing a court date. A fine is levied after undocumented immigrants refuse to leave after deportation.

Read the full story on New York Daily News.

$100 bills hidden in city on Wednesday — finders keepers, with no catch 

A Pineville escape room company will hide 20 $100 bills throughout Uptown and Midtown Charlotte on Wednesday as part of a treasure hunt.

Read the full story on CharlotteFive.


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