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Rowan-Salisbury Schools Extend Mask Mandate; More Than 3,000 Students in Quarantine

There are growing concerns about the number of COVID cases impacting local schools. The Rowan-Salisbury School System is extending its mask mandate.

Officer-Involved Shooting in Lenoir Leaves Man in Critical Condition

A man is in critical condition after Lenoir officers shot him Monday afternoon on Morganton Boulevard. A uniformed officer also was grazed by a bullet. The SBI is investigating.

Last Troops Exit Afghanistan, Ending America's Longest War

The United States completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan late Monday, ending America’s longest war and closing a chapter in military history likely to be remembered for colossal failures, unfulfilled promises and a frantic final exit that cost the lives of more than 180 Afghans and 13 U.S. service members, some barely older than the war.

Much Anticipated Extension Of The Gold Line Streetcar Is Officially Up And Running

The new city LYNX Gold Line extension is up and running after three years of waiting and residents say they're excited to take a ride.

How Instagram Star Helped Rescue Dozens From Afghanistan

Dozens of desperate Afghans who had been trying to flee the Taliban before Tuesday’s deadline for the U.S. withdrawal from Kabul made it to safety with help from an unexpected place: Instagram influencer Quentin Quarantino.

Mecklenburg County Man Bags ‘Extreme’ $100,000 Prize

Neal Badolato of Cornelius found himself the latest winner of a $100,000 Extreme Cash prize.

Indian Spice Blend Makes A Better Burger

The quest for a better burger often focuses — wrongly — on the toppings. For Labor Day, let’s instead pack flavor into the meat itself.

AAA: Hurricane Ida Likely To Cause Higher Gas Prices In Carolinas

Although gas prices in the Carolinas have remained stable during previous weeks, motorists could soon feel the effects of Hurricane Ida in the form of spikes at the pump depending on the damage to the Gulf Coast supply chain.

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Bills Relieve Logjam At DE, Trade Darryl Johnson To Panthers

The Buffalo Bills relieved a logjam at defensive end by trading Darryl Johnson to the Carolina Panthers on Monday.

Study: Eating a Hot Dog Could Take 36 Minutes Off Your Life

'Dog'gone it! A study says eating one hot dog could take 36 minutes off your life.

North Carolina Couple Split Jackpot Thanks To 2 Winning Tickets

A North Carolina couple split a nearly $1 million lottery jackpot thanks to two identical tickets, a sudden windfall the pair say they will put to good use.

Statewide Alcohol Law Enforcement Operation Yields Arrests

Authorities in North Carolina executed search warrants, seized guns and fake IDs, and made hundreds of arrests as part of a statewide alcohol law enforcement operation that took place at the start of the weekend.

Hallmark Movies Key In A Big Year For N.C. Film Production

Hallmark Channel movies are playing a key role in what’s expected to be a big year for North Carolina’s film industry, according to a news outlet.

Sweltering Monday Ahead Of Ida's Impacts

Sweltering Monday Ahead of Tropical Storm Ida Impacts

Ida made landfall as one of the strongest hurricanes on record in the US in terms of wind speed as a Category 4 storm with 150 mph winds.

Best of Snark: 90 Day Fiance, Total Bellas & Dancing with the Stars

It's the best of the Snark Report, with Derek James!

Latest on Ida: Local Timing and Impacts for the Carolinas

Ida will begin to bring impacts to the Carolinas by Late Tuesday.

CMPD: Shot Fired Near Epicentre, Suspect Detained

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department responded near the Epicentre in Uptown Charlotte after reports of an armed person Monday morning.

COMING SOON: Food Truck Rumble CLT

Two food trucks, only one Golden Spork. Which team will take down the competition in Food Truck Rumble CLT? Each week, two of the Queen City's finest drive-able dining establishments are facing off in the ultimate showdown of flavor, flair, and finesse.

Got Game: Is Sam Darnold Ready For The Season?

Sam Darnold and the other Panthers starters played in the first half of their preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Actor Ed Asner, TV's Blustery Lou Grant, Dies At 91

Ed Asner, the burly and prolific character actor who became a star in middle age as the gruff but lovable newsman Lou Grant, first in the hit comedy “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and later in the drama “Lou Grant,” died Sunday. He was 91.

Hurricane Ida Makes Two Landfalls As A Category 4 Storm And Our Weather Remains Hot

Ida made two landfalls in Louisiana Sunday afternoon as an extremely dangerous Category 4 Hurricane. This is bringing storm surge, inland flooding, wind damage and isolated tornadoes to the Gulf Coast. Our weather will remain hot and mostly dry into the early week.