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Body of camper missing after Helene found in Avery Co.

A person believed to have been swept away during Hurricane Helene has been found dead, six months after the storm in Avery County.

Hooters goes bust and files for bankruptcy protection

The U.S. restaurant chain, known for chicken wings and its skimpy “Hooters Girls” wait-staff outfits, has filed for bankruptcy protection.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) lines up for the goal line Tush Push play during the NFL championship playoff football game against the Washington Commanders, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)

NFL postpones a decision on the tush push but passes other rule changes

The future of the tush push has been pushed until next month. NFL team owners had been set to vote Tuesday on Green Bay’s proposal to ban the play that’s helped the Philadelphia Eagles win one Super Bowl and reach another, but the proposal was tabled until May.

A man and woman face charges accused of stealing a forklift and using it to move a stolen truck in Salisbury.

Man accused of stealing a forklift to move a stolen truck

A stolen forklift helped deputies make arrests in several larceny cases in Rowan County.

Up 'n Adam: KPOT

Adam Wurtzel went to the new KPOT location in the University area of Charlotte to learn about both Hot Pot and Korean BBQ.

Rock Hill Teacher Arrested For Child Porn

Rock Hill teacher charged with sexual exploitation of a minor

Castle Heights middle school teacher Doug Macalpine is now on administrative leave.

212,000+ pounds of egg substitutes recalled

More than 212,000 pounds of egg substitutes have been pulled from store shelves. The reason is they could contain bleach.

What The Tech: Facebook wants to make it easier to see your friends when you open the app

Facebook wants to be friendly again. Or at least make it easier to see your friends when you open the app. That's welcome news for the millions of Facebook users who are tired of seeing fake posts and advertisements.

ICE continues Charlotte enforcement operations without local Sheriff's help

The federal agency claims Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden has not complied with their orders making it more difficult to track down targets forcing ICE officers resort to other methods to get the job done.

Line of strong storms pushes into the WCCB Charlotte area

A line of strong-to-severe storms will bring damaging straight-line winds, hail, and possibly a few spin-up tornadoes to the WCCB Charlotte viewing area Monday afternoon and evening.

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

View a full list of the biggest names and concerts happening around Charlotte this week.

Trump says he's considering ways to serve a third term as president

President Donald Trump said Sunday that “I’m not joking” about trying to serve a third term, the clearest indication he is considering ways to breach a constitutional barrier against continuing to lead the country after his second term ends at the beginning of 2029.