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Holiday Travelers At Charlotte Douglas Airport Deal With Ripple Effects Of Arctic Blast

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is on pace to see the highest number of flight delays and cancelations so far this Christmas travel season on Thursday.

Dangerous Cold & Gusty Winds Spill Across The Region Friday

The frigid air will quickly spill into the region Friday morning with gusty winds and subzero wind chills

International Migration Drove US Population Growth In 2022

The U.S. population expanded by 1.2 million people this year, with growth largely driven by international migration.

Target Recalls Weighted Blanket After 2 Child Deaths In North Carolina

A 4-year-old girl and a 6-year-old girl reportedly became entrapped in the cover of the weighted blanket and died due to asphyxia at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina in April 2022.

Friday’s Mega Millions Drawing Offers $500M Jackpot for Holidays

The Mega Millions jackpot continues its surge just in time for the holidays as it tops half a billion dollars for Friday night’s drawing.

Man Charged with Murder After November Shooting

Police in Statesville have made in arrest in a homicide case that started nearly a month ago.

NFL 'Sunday Ticket' Headed to YouTube Beginning Next Season

Fans will have to Google it beginning next season if they want to access the NFL's “Sunday Ticket” package.

Gaston County Police Investigate Armed Robbery

One man is on the run and another is under arrest, suspected of an armed robbery at a Family Dollar in Gaston County.

Accused NYC Subway Shooter to Plead Guilty

The man accused of opening fire on the New York City Subway back in April is expected to plead guilty to the charges against him.

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K-9 Drug Bust in Newton

Police in Newton have taken more than 4 pounds of marijuana and a gram of methamphetamine off the streets.

Jan. 6 Panel Prepares To Unveil Final Report On Insurrection

An 800-page report set to be released by House investigators will conclude that then-President Donald Trump criminally plotted to overturn his 2020 election defeat and "provoked his supporters to violence" at the Capitol with false claims of voter fraud. The resulting Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection threatened democracy and the lives of lawmakers and police.

Father Charged After Six-Year-Old Overdoses

A Union County father is facing charges after his six-year-old son overdosed on fentanyl and methamphetamine at a tattoo shop.

Winter Storm Adds Uncertainty To Strong Holiday Travel Demand

Concerns about illness or inflation aren’t stopping Americans from hitting the roads and airports this holiday season. But a massive winter storm might.

Biden Admin Announces $10.4 Million in Funding for Transit Services in Rural Communities Across NC

Salisbury is among the 11 rural communities. The project will encourage pooled transit trips to reduce emissions, reduce wait times and improve travel time reliability.

Steelers Hall of Fame Running Back Franco Harris Dies at 72

Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored “The Immaculate Reception,” considered the most iconic play in NFL history, has died. He was 72.

Two Dead In California Earthquake, Tens Of Thousands Still Without Power

Tens of thousands remain without power after a powerful earthquake rocked a rural stretch of the Northern California coast. Twelve injuries have been reported from the magnitude 6.4 earthquake that hit early Tuesday near Ferndale. Pacific Gas & Electric has restored power to about 40,000 customers.

CMPD Officer Passes Away

CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings shared that Officer Dean Lauber has passed away.

Winter Storms Affecting Holiday Travel, Airlines Offering Waivers

Delta, United and other airlines say they are loosening their change fee policies so travelers can choose new flights and avoid the bad weather. The weather added uncertainty to what's expected to be a busy travel season. AAA estimates that nearly 113 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Dec. 23 and Jan. 2. That's 4% higher than last year.