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Deputies: Pilot Injured After Plane Crashes Into Tree In Union County

A pilot suffered injuries after a plane crashed into a tree in Union County Monday morning, officials say.

North African Spices Amp Up Italian Pasta Sauce

Many Americans think of only a handful of countries when they hear the word Mediterranean. But that sea is surrounded by a diverse set of peoples and cuisines that have been blending — deliciously — for millennia.

EXPLAINER: Why Coffee Could Cost More At Groceries, Cafes

As if a cup of coffee wasn’t expensive enough, a confluence of factors is driving up farmers’ costs to grow the beans and it could begin filtering down to your local cafe before the end of the year.

Jaguars Trade CB CJ Henderson For Carolina TE Dan Arnold

The Jacksonville Jaguars are sending cornerback CJ Henderson, the ninth overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft, to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for tight end Dan Arnold.

AAA: Gas Prices In The Carolinas See Minimal Decrease Amid Higher Oil Prices

Gas prices in the Carolinas are still reflecting summertime levels when demand was higher, seeing a very small decline on the week. The big culprit being higher oil prices which is keeping the pressure on at the pump.

Gaston County Man Feels ‘Real Good’ After Winning $100,000 Prize

Sunilkumar Desai of Gastonia is the latest winner of a $100,000 prize in the Ultimate 7’s game.

Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Shots Available In Mecklenburg County For High-Risk Groups, Frontline Workers

Mecklenburg County Public Health is offering the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots to high-risk groups and frontline workers starting Monday, Sept. 27 at Health Department clinic locations, according to officials.

NC Ruling Influence On Sex-Offender Monitoring May Be Muted

It’s constitutional for North Carolina to require people convicted of the most serious sex offenses to be monitored perpetually by satellite-linked bracelets, the state Supreme Court ruled on Friday.

Officials: Football Hiding Drugs Found Near Prison Fence In Richmond County

Corrections officers at a Richmond County prison found a football filled with drugs near a prison fence last week, officials said.

Wilson's World: Previewing Autumn Fest, The Pumpkin Patch and More At The Schiele Museum In Gastonia

Pumpkins and Animals and Wilson! The Schiele Museum's "Autumn Festival is coming up on Saturday, October 2 from 10am - 4pm.

Warming Up this Week

Sunny and dry week. Heating up through Thursday.

Mecklenburg County Leaders Hold Frank Discussion About Youth And Crime

The Exchange Church hosted what organizers called an 'intentional conversation addressing what we can do to help the youth of our city in the midst of all the violence and disruption.'

American Airlines Flight Departing From Charlotte Douglas Experienced 'Mechanical Trouble'

According to American Airlines, Flight 771 from Charlotte to Portland, Maine encountered a possible mechanical issue.

Major Hurricane Sam Swirls in Atlantic

Hurricane Sam is a Category 4 as of the 11 PM update Sunday, with winds approaching 145 miles-per-hour.

Suspect in Custody After Shooting at Mooresville Walmart

Police have made an arrest in a Sunday afternoon shooting that sent customers running at a local Walmart. The suspect is now awaiting extradition to North Carolina to face charges of attempted 1st degree murder.

Police: Statesville Man Suffering From Gunshot Wound Found Dead In Police Parking Lot

Police have opened an investigation after finding a man, with a gunshot wound to the head, dead in the Statesville Police Department parking lot on Sunday.

Sunny Skies, Temps Rise

Plentiful sunshine and winds out of the south and west will fuel a warm-up into the 70s and 80s through midweek.

Celebrate National Coffee Day On September 29th With A Good Cup Of Joe

Perk up, National Coffee Day is right around the corner bringing coffee lovers all over some amazing deals and freebies.

Charlotte Knights Take On The Norfolk Tides In Final Home Game Of 2021 Season

Don't miss the last home game of the season as the Charlotte Knights take on the Norfolk Tides on Sunday.

Swiss Approve Same-Sex Marriage By Wide Margin In Referendum

Switzerland voted by a wide margin to allow same-sex couples to marry in a referendum on Sunday, bringing the Alpine nation into line with many others in western Europe.

At Least 3 Dead In Amtrak Train Derailment In Montana

At least three people were killed Saturday afternoon when an Amtrak train that runs between Seattle and Chicago derailed in north-central Montana, toppling several cars onto their sides, authorities said.

Deputies Investigate Deadly Skydiving Accident in Chester Co.

Deputies are investigating a deadly skydiving accident in Chester County. Investigators say an elderly man, who was an experienced jumper, had a fatal accident near Skydive Carolina, just after 12:30 on Saturday afternoon.