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Person killed after being hit by a vehicle during altercation

The Rowan County Sheriff's Office is investigating an incident where an individual was killed after being hit by a vehicle on the shoulder of the interstate.

Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion

Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall. They banded together to offer recommendations Wednesday, saying they hope to lessen confusion after last year's changing advice from the Trump administration.

Defending NFC South champion Panthers look to take another step under QB Bryce Young

The Carolina Panthers are looking to build on last season's success under quarterback Bryce Young. After winning the NFC South with an 8-9 record, they nearly upset the Rams in the playoffs. Young's development has been key as he threw for a career-high 3,011 yards and 23 touchdowns.

67 year old man charged after Taylorsville stabbing incident

A Taylorsville man has been arrested for his role in a stabbing incident that occurred on Tuesday.

Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida

Tiger Woods has pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge in Florida. Woods was arrested in March following a rollover crash near his home on Jupiter Island and was initially charged with driving under the influence.

Rising Spotlight: Hyundai Hope on Wheels

In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with John Guastaferro, Executive Director, Hyundai Hope on Wheels about the organization’s mission to support the families, researchers, doctors, and children affected by childhood cancer, and about the progress they’re making.

House Votes To Censure Nc Rep. Chuck Edwards

US House votes 413-2 to censure NC Congressman Chuck Edwards for inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers

The U.S. House has voted overwhelmingly to censure North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards following a bipartisan Ethics Committee investigation.

Self-care event coming to Concord

An all-inclusive festival designed as a sanctuary for rest, healing and community is returning to the Convention Center next Saturday, September 12.

Pet of the week: Meet Bruno!

Bruno is an 8-year-old sweetheart and will be perfect for any loving home.

Carolina Insight: McDonald's introduces the new Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer drink!

In this week’s Carolina Insight, local McDonald’s owner/operator and beverage hype man, Rodney Henry, spoke about why this new addition to the beverage lineup is timely for the McDonald’s brand.

US oil giant Chevron confirms it will expand operations in Venezuela

Oil giant Chevron confirmed that it will expand its operations in Venezuela, just days after President Donald Trump announced an ambitious deal to develop the nation’s oil reserves and give the Pentagon a stake in the profits.

Deputies hunting for man accused of cutting communication lines in Hildebran

Burke County Sheriff"s deputies are searching for a wanted man following a utility wire theft that left communication lines cut in Hildebran.

Watauga Co. couple pleads guilty after accusations of incest and locking young children up with no food, water or toilet

A man and woman from Watauga County have pleaded guilty to child abuse.

Cornelius man accused of sex crime against a 12-year-old child

A Cornelius man is accused of looking in a window and exposing himself to a child.

Mecklenburg County Commissioners vote to immediately re-open Detention Center North to relieve overcrowding

Mecklenburg County Commissioners have approved a $3 million budget amendment to immediately reopen the vacant Detention Center North.

Charlotte Fire working to determine what sparked house fire in NoDa

There is no word about what sparked a house fire in NoDa.

SWAT standoff with shooting suspect ends after 12 hours in north Charlotte

A nearly 12-hour long SWAT standoff in north Charlotte is over after the suspect surrendered.

Cmpd Investigating Officer Involved Shooting

Man in critical condition after shootout with police

A man is in critical condition after a shootout with police in Northeast Charlotte. Cars and homes are riddled with bullets on Autumn Frost Trail where police spent eight hours investigating after shots were fired outside of a home.

House passes short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election

The House has passed a short-term measure to fund the federal government into early December. The move is designed to avoid a chaotic shutdown as lawmakers campaign for reelection.