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1 injured in shooting on University City Boulevard

A woman was shot Friday night at a shopping center on University City Boulevard.

Medic said they were taking one person to a nearby hospital.

Several police officers are in the area, apparently searching for a suspect, but they have not commented on the incident.

Medic has not released the condition of the woman shot.

_{Fri, 25 May 2012 23:02:08 -0400}

Emergency officials working to keep crowd safe in Speed Street heat

Friday marked the first 90-degree day of the year and Saturday could be even hotter.

With thousands of people set to pack into the streets of uptown Charlotte for another day of Speed Street festivities, officials are working to make sure everyone is safe.

On Friday, the heat had everyone walking through Speed Street taking assorted efforts to keep cool.

Many said they were trying to drink a lot of water to stay hydrated.

Emergency crews are constantly canvassing the area, checking for signs of anyone in trouble.

“They become overcome by the heat. They become dizzy, out of balance,” said Dan Baltimore with Medic.

The best way for people to protect themselves is to prepare at home.

“Limit your alcohol intake. Keep yourself hydrated. Drink plenty of water,” Baltimore said.

He said people need to keep a close eye on seniors and children, making sure they are wearing sunblock and staying hydrated.

Experts said the best thing to do if there is an emergency in the crowd is to stay in place.

“Paramedics, fire department, even police – contact any emergency officials and we’ll get you what you need,” he said.  

_{Fri, 25 May 2012 22:50:10 -0400}

Occupy Charlotte holding anti-KKK rally near where white supremacy group meeting

Members of Occupy Charlotte said they plan on being in the small town of Harmony on Saturday in anticipation of Ku Klux Klan gathering there.

"There's going to be signs; there are going to be banners," said Adam Nubar, of Occupy Charlotte. "We're going to try to create somewhat of a scene."

According to a Klan website, the "Loyal White Knights" will be holding a "cross-lighting." A flier for the event said only whites were invited to attend.

But members of Occupy Charlotte said they plan on lining the streets of Harmony, along with other protestors, as the Klan makes its way into town.

"We expect no violence whatsoever," Nubar said. "Anti-Semitism, white power, it's just an outdated ideology. And a lot of people are representing the same ideals we do of justice and celebrating diversity."

The Iredell County Sheriff's Department said it also does not expect any confrontations.

The Klan has promised to keep the event on private property and away from public view. 

_{Fri, 25 May 2012 22:10:36 -0400}

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