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Carowinds Closes Two Roller Coasters After Georgia Tragedy

Carowinds temporarily closes two roller coasters after deadly accident at sister park in Georgia

Carowinds has temporarily closed two of its most popular roller coasters following a fatal incident at a sister theme park in Georgia.

Man killed on a Six Flags roller coaster was thrown from the ride and hit other patrons, police say

Police say an Atlanta man killed on a roller coaster at Six Flags over Georgia was thrown from the ride and struck other patrons before landing below.

Midlands woman charged with exploitation of a vunerable adult

A 56-year-old woman has been charged with fraud and exploitation charges.

Man Killed After Falling From Six Flags Roller Coaster

Man dies after falling off roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia

A man is dead and several others are hurt after a tragic fall from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.

Money Monday: Meal planning can help families cut costs

With grocery prices still weighing on many household budgets, meal planning can be a simple way for families to save money and reduce stress during the week.

Panthers' offense thriving under new play caller Brad Idzik 4 games into the season

Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales says he misses calling plays on game day, but believes handing over the reins to offensive coordinator Brad Idzik was the right move.

Aptopix Us Florida Extreme Weather Isaias

4 dead from storm as Isaias brings threat of floods across the Southeast

At least four people died after the first hurricane of the Atlantic season roared onto the Florida Panhandle and carved a path into the Southeast.

Isaias weakens but flooding threat persists as hundreds of thousands grapple with power outages

Isaias has hit the U.S. Gulf Coast, leaving hundreds of thousands without power in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. The storm made landfall Friday as a Category 2 hurricane near Destin, Florida.

Duke Energy prepares for remnants of Hurricane Isaias in western Carolinas

Utility crews are mobilizing as the eastern edge of Hurricane Isaias threatens to bring power outages, heavy rain, and strong wind gusts to the NC mountains and SC Upstate this weekend.

Isaias strengthens into Category 2 hurricane on collision course with the US Gulf Coast

Isaias has strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane as it surges toward the U.S. Gulf Coast. The National Hurricane Center reports that the storm's maximum sustained winds increased to 100 mph on Thursday.

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Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to strike the US Gulf Coast as a hurricane

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Isaias is gaining strength off eastern Mexico and should become the first hurricane of the Atlantic season before it strikes the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week. The storm is on track to tie or break a 121-year-old record as the latest first Atlantic hurricane of the season.

What September's jobs report means for your money

The U.S. economy added just 29,000 jobs in September, a sign hiring is slowing as many Americans continue to feel pressure from higher everyday costs.

Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars pleads guilty

A former senior CIA official has pleaded guilty to abusing his position and government funds for personal gain. Court records reveal that David J. Rush fabricated a classified government program to acquire Florida real estate and gold bars worth millions.

Republicans to spend $5 million in South Carolina Senate race as Trump plans trip there

The primary Senate Republican super PAC is sending reinforcements to South Carolina as President Donald Trump prepares to visit and boost Sen. Darline Graham. The Senate Leadership Fund is putting $5 million in the state to support Graham, who was appointed this summer as an interim replacement for her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

Pennsylvania's measles outbreak is the largest in decades in the US

Pennsylvania has more than 1,000 measles cases this year, making it the largest state outbreak in decades. Since the beginning of last year, large outbreaks have been reported in several states. South Carolina had the largest, with 997 cases reported.