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Worst is over, president proclaims in Charlotte visit

Riding the tailwinds of positive economic news, President Barack Obama swept into Charlotte Friday to tout his jobs program and efforts to kindle growth.

President's visit draws well wishers
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President Obama's visit to Charlotte
Full text of Obama's address in Charlotte

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Governor Perdue receives letter from anti-government group

Governor Bev Perdue's office received a letter from an anti-government group that is calling on sitting governors to resign within three days.

Paper Trail: Letters from group concern FBI

Two different massage parlors in Brunswick County believed to have connections to prostitution and drugs were shut down Thursday night.Deputies and undercover officers raided the Sun Day Spa on Old Georgetown Road and Playmates off Highway 17. Authorities say both places were soliciting prostitution along with selling drugs inside the establishment.

Last June, deputies closed both of these places along with several others, but they were back open within weeks.

A total of five women were taken into custody on drug and prostitution charges.

"We will be seeking an injunction, working closely with the county attorney’s office to permanently shut these places down,” said Sheriff John Ingram. “And we hope to have that in place by next week.”

Authorities say they're also investigating whether two women arrested at the Sun Day Spa were involved in a human trafficking ring.