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David Tepper Could Remain The Sole Owner Of The Carolina Panthers

New Panthers owner David Tepper is buying the team for $2.2 billion dollars in cash. Right now, he is set to be the only owner of the team.

NFL Unanimously Approves Panthers' Sale To David Tepper

The league is welcoming David Tepper with open arms after approving the sale of the Panthers Tuesday afternoon.

Memorial Day Travel: Stay Safe On The Roadways; Know Before You Go

Over the Memorial Day weekend, the N.C. Department of Transportation will pause most road construction activities that require lane closures on major routes across the state to help holiday travelers have smoother trips.

Police: Man Faces Multiple Charges After Going To Two Homes, Firing Several Shotgun Rounds

A man is facing multiple charges after he reportedly got "tired of that drug house" in Matthews and went to "handle it himself" with a shotgun.

Suspects Wanted After Nearly 20 Vehicles Broken Into In Cornelius

Police are trying to identify suspects responsible for multiple vehicle break-ins that occurred Sunday, May 20th.

The Driver Hit By A Dump Truck In An Apparent Road Rage Incident Has Died

The Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner says Kenneth Nash died Tuesday at CMC after being hit by a dump truck in an apparent Gaston County road rage incident on May 4th.

Two Additional Suspects Charged In Connection To Lancaster County Homicide

Deputies have charged two more suspects in connection to a deadly shooting on Pine Ridge Drive.

NFL Approves Sale Of The Carolina Panthers To David Tepper

The NFL approved the sale of the Carolina Panthers to billionaire David Tepper Tuesday during an owners meeting in Atlanta.

Gunman Accused Of Killing A York County Deputy, Wounding 3 Others Pleads Guilty

Christian McCall, the man accused of shooting four officers, killing one in York County has pleaded guilty in court.

Portion Of North Tryon Street Shuts Down After Driver Strikes Utility Poles

A portion of North Tryon Street is closed in both directions after a driver crashed into utility poles.

'No Dark Doors' Initiative Is Using New Tech To Help The Blind And Visually Impaired Navigate Charlotte

Charlotte is launching a program designed to help the blind and visually impaired get around the city.

Gas Prices And Airport Crowds On The Rise As Memorial Day Weekend Approaches

Gas prices are spiking in the Carolinas, and airport lines are growing as millions gear up for Memorial Day travel.

California Man Charged With Soliciting Sex Online From Catawba County Minor

A 27-year-old man from Adelanto, California has been charged with soliciting sex from minors across the country, including one in Catawba County.

Street Closures Begin For Circle K Speed Street

Road closures for the 24th annual Circle K Speed Street presented by Coca-Cola will begin Tuesday, May 22nd as vendors begin setting up in Uptown.

Knights Shift Three Games To Alleviate Congestion

The Charlotte Knights will change the times of two scheduled games later this season, as well as change the date for another scheduled game due to events at nearby Bank of America Stadium on the same day.

Lincoln County Man Arrested For Attempted Murder Following Domestic Dispute

A Lincoln County man has been charged with attempted murder following a domestic dispute over the weekend.

Main Street In Pineville Back Open Following Today's Railroad Construction

Officials say construction has finished for today and Main Street in Pineville is back open.

Toxic Cloud Caused By Hawaii Volcano Lava Emerges Over Ocean

White plumes of acid and extremely fine shards of glass billowed into the sky over Hawaii as molten rock from Kilauea volcano poured into the ocean, creating yet another hazard from an eruption that began more than two weeks ago: A toxic steam cloud.