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Signing Day Surprise: 4-Star Monroe Quarterback Flips To UNC

Four-star quarterback Sam Howell announced during a Signing Day ceremony Wednesday afternoon that he will sign with the Tar Heels and enroll in classes this January.

Taylor Heinicke To Start In Place Of Cam Newton Versus Falcons

Taylor Heinicke will be the Panthers’ starting quarterback Sunday in place of Cam Newton, general manager Marty Hurney confirmed Wednesday.

UPDATE: First Court Date Set For Woman Facing Child Abuse Charges Following School Bus Crash In Alexander County

56-year-old Kimberly Austin, the Taylorsville woman accused of being impaired and crashing into a school bus in Alexander County, is being held at the Alexander County Detention Center under a $10,000 secured bond.

Rising Spotlight: Thompson, Friends Of The Children Work Together To Improve Lives Of At-Risk Kids In Charlotte

A local and national non-profit have teamed up to help change the lives of at-risk kids in Charlotte.

Police Searching For Two Suspects In Connection To Family Dollar Robbery

Police are searching for two suspects who they say robbed a Family Dollar in North Charlotte Tuesday night.

Police: Man Arrested After Holding Woman At Gunpoint, Stealing Her Car In North Charlotte

A man has been arrested after holding a woman at gunpoint and stealing her car in north Charlotte Tuesday morning, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Chick-Fil-A Off Woodlawn Road To Be Torn Down, Rebuilt As Drive-Thru Only To Alleviate Traffic

Chick-Fil-A fans...we're about to give you some bad news.

Insurance Institute For Highway Safety Releases 2019 Safest Vehicles Report

The top 30 safest vehicles for 2019 is out.

New Victims of Alleged Election Fraud Come Forward at Town Hall Meeting

We're hearing new stories from victims of alleged election fraud in the 9th District. Bladen County is at the center of the investigation into suspected ballot tampering.

Two Arrested In Connection To Fort Mill Carjacking, Hit And Run

Authorities say two suspects have been charged in connection to a hit and run and carjacking that occurred on December 6th.

Local School & City Water Could Be Contaminated, Harmful

Drinking water at Lake Norman High School could be contaminated with a chemical harmful to your child's health.

Marine Veteran To Take Wife Of 33 Years On Anniversary Cruise With $100,000 Win

Over three decades ago, Michael Harlow of Stanley met the love of his life, and now, thanks to a $100,000 lottery prize, he’s taking his wife on an anniversary cruise to celebrate their time together.

'Samaritan's Purse' Nabs PETA Award For Helping With Rescue Of Big Cats

A Compassionate Action Award is on its way from PETA to Samaritan's Purse, the North Carolina-based Evangelical charity led by Franklin Graham, in honor of the group's assistance in transferring a lion and a tiger from the Pacific island of Saipan to The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado.