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Highway Patrol: ATV driver intentionally hits trooper

A state trooper was intentionally hit by an ATV driver early Saturday morning, according the State Highway Patrol.

Stranded Drivers Send Warning in Ice and Snow

Wreck after wreck, drivers were helpless against snow and ice.

Extra Duke Energy Crews Ready for Power Outages

The ice hasn't been as big of a problem as expected, with only a few scattered power outages Friday night. Still, Duke Energy has hundreds of extra crews on standby.

Concerns Shift from Power Outages to Road Conditions

Snow and sleet started falling early Friday in Hickory and lasted all evening, making for treacherous road conditions.

Kids Break Out Sleds to Enjoy the Snow Day

The winter weather isn't all doom and gloom. For thousands of kids across the area, Friday was a glorious snow day!

Gov. McCrory Thanks Residents for Staying Off Roads

The winter storm is blamed for deaths of at least five people in North Carolina. Those numbers could have been worse.

Fans Brave the Snow for Panther Gear

Neither snow, nor rain, or even sleet can stop the Panthers from pounding through the playoffs. It also can't stop fans from stocking up on essential gear.

Boy Killed in Crash on Icy I-77

The father of a 6-year-old boy who died in a crash on snow-covered I-77 in Iredell County is charged with death by motor vehicle.

Good Samaritan Shot, Killed While Helping Stranded Driver

According to Catawba County Sheriff Coy Reid, the driver got stuck on Mathis Church Road just after 5pm Friday.

American Airlines Plans To Fly Saturday

American Airlines plans to restart their flight operations on Saturday.

City Officials Talk Winter Storm Preparations

Charlotte officials held a news conference Friday detailing the latest on the winter storm and how it is effecting our area.

PHOTOS: Road Conditions Around Charlotte

The winter weather has caused icy conditions on Charlotte area roads.

WINTER WEATHER WARNING: What To Expect

Lingering snow showers will taper off Saturday.

Lenoir-Rhyne University Student Killed In Crash

The NC Highway Patrol is investigating after a 19-year-old college student was killed in a car crash just outside Hickory.

North Carolina Officials Make Friendly Wager With Arizona Officials On Panthers Game

Congressman Robert Pittenger and other members of the North Carolina delegation placed a friendly wager on the Carolina Panthers-Arizona Cardinals playoff game.