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• Freedom Drive and West Morehead Charlotte Landmark Allowed To Remain On Roof

  CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The famous VW Beetle sitting on top of an old garage at the corner of Freedom Drive and West Morehead will remain there when a new restaurant opens at that location.

  Published by WSOC-TV on November 24, 2009.

• Freedom Drive and West Morehead Street West Charlotte landmark likely to be saved

  At the meeting the city attorney told the council if they vote on a rezoning for the property, then the Bug will not have to come down from its location on the corner of Freedom Drive and West Morehead Street.

  Published by WBTV on November 24, 2009.

• Freedom Drive and Morehead Street Rezoning may save famous VW bug atop west Charlotte business

  Charlotte's city attorney said Monday night if the property at the corner of Freedom Drive and Morehead Street is rezoned, the well-known Beetle can stay.

  Published by WBTV on November 24, 2009.

• 2900 block of Freedom Drive Victims battle back in 2 robberies

  ...2 a.m., at the ATM machine at the First Citizens Bank branch in the 2900 block of Freedom Drive. The victim said he was approached by three men. During the robbery, police say, one...

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 23, 2009.

• 2921 Royston Road Teenager accused of deadly stabbing

  Homicide detectives responded to 2921 Royston Road shortly after 5:00 pm. Police say Michaux and Johnson had gotten into a physical altercation before the stabbing.

  Published by WBTV on November 22, 2009.

• 2921 Royston Road Detectives investigating a stabbing on Royston Road

  Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit Detectives are investigating a stabbing at 2921 Royston Road which left one person dead.

  Published by crimeincharlotte.com on November 22, 2009.

• 3117 Freedom Drive Shoney's on Little Rock scores low again

  Taco Bell, 3117 Freedom Drive, Grade: 102

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 20, 2009.

• Tuckaseegee Road and Camp Greene Street Driver injured after truck flips over in west Charlotte

  The accident occurred at Tuckaseegee Road and Camp Greene Street around 3:35 p.m.

  Published by WBTV on November 19, 2009.

• West Boulevard and Barringer Drive Missing woman's body is found

  Authorities parked their mobile command post at Revolution Park, and fire trucks used by the searchers could still be seen parked near West Boulevard and Barringer Drive. During a Tuesday news conference, fire officials brought out detailed maps they'd been using to organize the search.

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 18, 2009.

• 2157 West Blvd FREE: Mad Science event at West Boulevard Library 11/18

  West Boulevard Library is at 2157 West Blvd. 704-336-6802

  Published by Charlotte On The Cheap on November 17, 2009.

• 1230 Alleghany St. Beatties Ford library undergoing changes

  Beginning in January, programs for children and adults will be offered about six miles away, at Freedom Regional Library, 1230 Alleghany St.

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 15, 2009.

• 200 block of Coxe Avenue Standoff ends when house catches fire

  Police spokesman Rob Tufano said the incident started as a dispute between two roommates at a house in the 200 block of Coxe Avenue, near Rozzelle's Ferry Road.

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 13, 2009.

• 200 block of Coxe Road House catches fire in standoff

  The incident began sometime after 1 p.m. at a residence in the 200 block of Coxe Road, near Rozzells Ferry Road, according to police reports.

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 12, 2009.

• 200 block of Coxe Avenue House catches fire during standoff

  Police spokesman Rob Tufano said the incident started as a dispute between two roommates at a house in the 200 block of Coxe Avenue, near Rozzelle's Ferry Road.

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 12, 2009.

• Freedom Drive and Morehead Street Support Grows To Save VW Bug Sign

  Eyewitness News was the first to report last month about an effort to save the Volkswagen Bug that for decades has sat atop a building at the corner of Freedom Drive and Morehead Street.

  Published by WSOC-TV on November 10, 2009.

• Morehead Street and Freedom Dozens fighting to keep VW beetle on top of building

  The Volkswagen beetle at the top of the former auto repair shop at Morehead Street and Freedom has been there for more than 30 years and has become a landmark of sorts.

  Published by WBTV on November 10, 2009.

• 1601 Toddville Road Toddville Rd. sidewalk meeting

  The Toddville Road project meeting is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Durham Memorial Baptist Church, 1601 Toddville Road.

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 9, 2009.

• 2745 Freedom Drive Homicide Detectives Investigating Homicide on Freedom Drive

  In reference to the homicide that occurred at 2745 Freedom Drive , CMPD Homicide Detectives are currently looking for the aforementioned vehicle, which is believed to be...

  Published by crimeincharlotte.com on November 4, 2009.

• 2700 block of Freedom Drive Man charged in McDonald's Freedom Drive homicide

  Hardrick was found shot to death in the McDonalds parking lot in the 2700 block of Freedom Drive this past weekend.

  Published by WBTV on November 4, 2009.

• 800 block of Marble Street 2nd arrest in teen's murder

  Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say Robert Foster Knotts, 20, has been charged with murder in the case. Knotts was taken into custody by members of CMPD's Violent Criminal Apprehension Team about 10 p.m. Tuesday in the 800 block of Marble Street, according to police reports.

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 4, 2009.

• 2700 block of Freedom Drive 2nd arrest in teen's murder

  ...30 a.m. Sunday in the parking lot of the McDonald's restaurant in the 2700 block of Freedom Drive. Police say they believe the shooting was the result of an ongoing dispute between the...

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 4, 2009.

• 936 Rowan Street Girl hit by car in west Charlotte

  The accident occurred at 936 Rowan Street off Freedom Drive around 3 p.m. 

  Published by WBTV on November 3, 2009.

• 3205 Freedom Drive Registration begins for low-income energy assistance

  Residents can apply at the Department of Social Services offices at 301 Billingsly Drive or 3205 Freedom Drive.

  Published by WCNC on November 2, 2009.

• Westridge and Weststone Grieving father loses a 2nd son to shooting

  Last Dec. 11, Hardrick's third-oldest son, Marquiese Thompson, was found shot in the head, lying in the middle of Westridge and Weststone drives, off Freedom Drive. Thompson, a student at Harding High, was taken to Carolinas Medical Center in critical condition. He died the next day.

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 2, 2009.

• 2745 Freedom Drive Teen killed in parking lot

  The victim, James Demarel Hardrick, was shot about 1:30 a.m. in the lot at 2745 Freedom Drive.

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on November 1, 2009.

• 1601 Toddville Rd Chili Cook-off at Durham Memorial Baptist Church-Charlotte 11/7

  ...more. All money raised goes to the Lottie Moon Christmas Fund. We are located at 1601 Toddville Rd in Charlotte. Please call 704-877-5201 with any questions...

  Published by Charlotte On The Cheap on October 30, 2009.

• 2801 Yorkmont Road Bomb squad investigating suspicious package found

  The package was found in the Lake Point Business Park at 2801 Yorkmont Road around 4:20 p.m.

  Published by WBTV on October 29, 2009.

• 3100 block of Freedom Drive 1 shot in string of robberies

  Another near-robbery happened about 1:50 a.m. at the Freedom Business Center, in the 3100 block of Freedom Drive. According to police reports, two gunmen tried to rob the place but were not able to get anything of value. They ran off, police say.

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on October 26, 2009.

• 2001 Alleghany Street CMS meeting tonight at Harding

  Harding University High School is at 2001 Alleghany Street.

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on October 22, 2009.

• 3205 Freedom Drive Small plane crash kills 4 in S.C.

  Today's ceremony is set for 10 a.m. at the Woodard Center, 3205 Freedom Drive. Scheduled attendees include commissioners, County Manager Harry Jones and other elected officials and community activists. -- April Bethea

  Published by The Charlotte Observer on October 22, 2009.