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Appeals Court Nixes Some FCC Rules On Robocalls

A federal appeals court rolled back rules intended to deter irritating telemarketing robocalls, saying they were too broad.

ProPublica Leads Media Into Correction Of Murky CIA Story

The news organization ProPublica issued a detailed correction of a story about Gina Haspel, President Donald Trump’s choice for the next CIA director, and the waterboarding of a detainee the year after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Johnsonville Recalls Smoked Pork Sausage Products After Reports Of Plastic Fragment Contamination

Johnsonville has issued a recall for more than 109,600 pounds of smoked pork sausage products that may contain small plastic pieces.

‘I About Fell Over,’ Cabarrus County Man Says Of $150,000 Powerball Prize

Richard and Star Kelly of Kannapolis said they plan to use a $150,000 Powerball prize to make their dream of not having a mortgage come true.

Light-Rail Extension To UNCC Officially Opens

The Blue Line light-rail extension running from uptown to UNC Charlotte is officially open.

Panthers' Greg Olsen Reportedly Auditions With ESPN To Be Analyst

Carolina Panthers' tight end Greg Olsen is reportedly auditioning with ESPN to be an analyst.

Arrest Made In Rock Hill Stabbing

Police say they made an arrest in a stabbing that happened in Rock Hill.

“You’ve GOT to be KITTEN Me!” Baby Shower!

CMPD Animal Care and Control hosts open house for kitten season.

Officials Investigating Fatal Fire Outside Marshville

Officials are investigating a fatal fire just outside Marshville.

#Trending: A Text to a Wrong Number Leads to Viral Response & a March Madness Upset

A woman sent a text of her wearing a dress to the wrong number & the 98-year-old chaplain for Loyola has become an internet sensation!

Howard Dominates Inside As Hornets Beat Hawks 129-117

Nicolas Batum had a triple-double and set a career high with 16 assists, and the Hornets beat the Hawks 129-117 on Thursday night.

Inmate Reported Missing from Gaston County Prison

State correctional and local law enforcement officers are seeking a missing inmate from the Gaston Correctional Center.

Military Investigating Helicopter Crash in Iraq

The Pentagon says all seven service members aboard a U.S. helicopter that crashed in Iraq were killed.

Southeastern Grocers To Close Several Stores Throughout The Viewing Area

Southeastern Grocers announced Thursday they will be closing 94 underperforming stores, including nine in North Carolina.

March Madness Hits Uptown Friday

March Madness! It's the hottest ticket in Charlotte his weekend.

At Least 6 Dead, 7 Injured, In Florida Bridge Collapse

Florida officials said Thursday that four people have been found dead in the rubble of a collapsed South Florida pedestrian bridge where the frantic search for any survivors continued past nightfall.

Suspect In 2016 Cleveland County Murder Case Arrested In Tennessee

The suspect wanted in connection to the October 2016 murder of 19-year-old Deasia Washington was arrested on March 3rd during a traffic stop in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Winds Help Quickly Spread Lancaster County Brush Fire Which Damages 6 Homes, Destroys 3

Three homes were destroyed and six others were damaged in Lancaster County after a brush fire quickly spread Thursday afternoon.

Panthers Reach Agreement With Pro Bowl DT Dontari Poe

The Carolina Panthers have come to an agreement on a three-year contract with defensive tackle Dontari Poe, according to Ian Rappaport of the NFL Network.

Police Charge Two Suspects In Connection To Northeast Charlotte Murder Case

CMPD says two suspects have been charged with the February murder of 19-year-old Damien Mackins II.

Video: Deputy Never Entered Building During School Massacre

Security video shows a Florida sheriff’s deputy going toward the high school building while a gunman massacred 17 students and staff members, but he then backed away and stayed outside with his handgun drawn.