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Thumbs Up Thanksgiving - Get Free Turkeys From Planet Fitness

Planet Fitness is giving away hundreds of full size turkeys November 14th-16th.

CMS Announces New School Safety Measures

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is increasing security measures, including random wanding of students and searches of backpacks, to help keep weapons out of schools. The district announced the new safety protocols Nov. 16, and called for community support in keeping schools safe.

The Carolina Renaissance Festival Special Events Guide

The Festival Returns Saturdays and Sundays September 29 through November 18!

Additional Charges Filed After Stolen Handgun Found In Book Bag At East Rowan High School

A student has been arrested after deputies found a stolen handgun in his backpack at East Rowan High School.

$7,000 Reward Now Offered For Information On West Charlotte Homicide Suspect

CMPD is seeking assistance identifying a vehicle seen fleeing the scene of a September 3rd homicide in west Charlotte.

Hickory Police Seek Suspect In Armed Robbery Case

Police are looking for a suspect after a Zaxbys employee was assaulted and robbed Thursday morning.

Jennie-O Recalling Ground Turkey In Salmonella Outbreak

Jennie-O Turkey recalled packages of ground turkey in a salmonella outbreak, and regulators say additional products from other companies could be named as their investigation continues.

Four Charged In Iredell County Armed Robbery And Assault

Four people have been charged after authorities say they robbed and assaulted multiple people at an Iredell County residence.

Energy Crews Continuously Working To Restore Power For High Country Residents

Blue Ridge Energy crews and over 100 additional line and tree technicians continue battling outages from overnight winds coupled with Thursday’s ice storm that have left nearly 4,000 members without power this morning.

Winter Weather Causes Friday Delays For Some School Districts

Some school districts in the WCCB viewing area have announced delays and closings for Friday, Nov. 16 due to potentially hazardous winter weather conditions.

All Lanes Reopened On Providence Road After Downed Tree and Power Line Repair

Officials say all lanes on Providence Road have reopened to traffic.

Suspect Arrested In East Charlotte Homicide

Police have arrested a suspect in connection to an October homicide in east Charlotte that left one person dead.

Police Identify Man Found Dead Inside Car In East Charlotte

Police have identified the man found dead inside a car in east Charlotte late Wednesday night.

One Dead After Driver Gets On I-85 Going Wrong Way

Troopers say one person has died and another is seriously injured following an accident on I-85 south near Kings Mountain.

Power Restoration Continuing Overnight As Blue Ridge Energy Calls In 100 Additional Sister Cooperative and Contractor Crews

Over 100 additional line technicians and contract crews are now assisting 75 Blue Ridge Energy crews in a full force effort to restore power from today’s ice storm.