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Elliott, Cowboys Run Over Top Defense, Beat Panthers 36-28

Ezekiel Elliott and the Dallas Cowboys ran over the NFL’s No. 1 defense, answering a little history from the legs of Carolina quarterback Sam Darnold.

Charlotte Nursing Home Cited After Dementia Patient Found With Maggots

A Charlotte agency has cited a nursing home after live maggots were found in the wound of a dementia patient.

The Fall Color Guy's Foliage Forecast

Meteorologist James Scott caught up with App State's Dr. Howard Neufeld, also known as the "Fall Color Guy," for his forecast on peak foliage season.

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The Fillmore Charlotte Implements New COVID-Related Safety Policies

In an effort to keep the community safe, The Fillmore Charlotte will be requiring proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test for COVID-19 within 72 hours of attending an event at the venue beginning October 4th.

North Carolina Board Passes Strict Rules For Teaching Race

A North Carolina school board has passed a policy preventing critical race theory in its classrooms after county commissioners threatened to withhold nearly $8 million in funding.

Charlotte Family Believes Missing Daughter Was Lured Away By Internet Predator

14-year-old Savannah Smith walked away from the bus stop Monday morning and disappeared.

23rd Annual Taste Of Charlotte Festival Kicks Off At Truist Field | PHOTOS

You know what's better than trying to describe food? Yup, it's eating it. Head out to Truist Field this weekend to try a variety of local vendors in the 23rd Annual Taste Of Charlotte.

CMS Makes Policy Changes Following Students Protest At Olympic High School After Reported Sexual Assault

The Athletic Director for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools announced policy changes on Friday following a protest at Olympic High School.

Police: 2 Missing Persons Found Dead Inside Newton Newspaper Business

Officers are investigating after finding a missing man and woman shot to death inside of a newspaper business in Newton Friday night.

Amber Alert Canceled For 2-Year-Old Boy Abducted From Clayton, N.C., Mother Arrested

An Amber Alert has been canceled for a 2-year-old boy abducted from Clayton, N.C. His mother, a wanted murder suspect, is awaiting extradition from Georgia to face charges.

CMPD: Woman Killed After Being Caught In Crossfire Of Shooting In West Charlotte

Detectives have opened a homicide investigation after a 35-year-old woman was killed during a shooting in a west Charlotte neighborhood Friday afternoon.

CMPD: Detectives Investigate A Homicide In South Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred at a south Charlotte apartment complex on Friday.

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Miracle League Adaptive Baseball Is Back For The Fall Season At Keith Family YMCA

Children with disabilities now have a chance to play baseball this fall in Charlotte as the YMCA Miracle League kicks off its season at the Keith Family YMCA. "Because every every child deserves to play baseball."

Detectives Search For Jewelry Store Thief In Gastonia; Surveillance Photos Released

Detectives continue to search for a suspect who attempted to steal a bracelet valued at over $3,600 from a jewelry store in Gastonia on September 28th.

Saturday’s Powerball Jackpot Climbs To $635 Million, 6th Largest Ever In Game

The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night has climbed to the 6th largest ever in the history of the game, offering a lucky winner $635 million.

NC Police Reforms, Sunday Distillery Sales Start In October

New police accountability reporting requirements, rules for sheriff’s candidates, mandated clergy hospital visitation and Sunday bottled liquor sales begin as all or parts of more than 30 new laws take effect on Friday in North Carolina.

Bear Attacks Couple Picnicking At Blue Ridge Parkway Site

A couple having a picnic on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina has survived multiple bear attacks which it says may have been triggered by their barking dog, the National Park Service said.