Mediagazer: McClatchy's Charlotte Observer is scaling back print editions to three days a week starting September 16, down from six days, and will rely on USPS for delivery (Tony Mecia/The Charlotte Ledger)

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Tony Mecia / The Charlotte Ledger:

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