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Panthers Bench Newton, Will Start Darnold At QB Vs. Saints

Panthers coach Matt Rhule says Sam Darnold will start at quarterback on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints instead of 2015 league MVP Cam Newton.

North Carolina QB's Career Comes Full Circle Vs Gamecocks

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell’s college career has come full circle.

StarMed Healthcare Opens South Boulevard Location

StarMed Healthcare has expanded its COVID-19 testing and vaccination services by opening a location in the Starmount neighborhood at 6859 South Boulevard near the intersection of Arrowood Road. The site began serving patients in mid-December.

Novant Health Launches A New Digital Care Platform To Improve Patient Experience And Health Outcomes

Novant Health announced the launch of a new digital care platform to serve as a one-stop-shop for consumers looking for answers, experts, support and real-time health information.

Union County Woman Bags $100,000 Lottery Prize

Vicky Gause of Waxhaw took a chance on a $20 scratch-off ticket and won a $100,000 prize.

Safely Celebrating New Year's Eve In Charlotte

Attention turning to New Year celebrations as the omicron variant continues to spread throughout the country. Event planners are pushing forward and urging people to wear masks and social distance.

Court Records Say Truck Driven By Man Charged In Death Of CMPD Officer On I-85 Shouldn't Have Been Driven

According to court documents obtained by WCCB, the man charged in the crash that killed Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Mia Goodwin and injured three other officers, shouldn't have been driving the tractor-trailer.

Local Emergency Rooms Seeing Influx Of People Looking For Covid Tests

Emergency Departments are not the place to go for covid testing. It's what Novant Health Director of Nursing Courtney Cortes is stressing as they're dealing with an influx of patients.

John Madden, Hall Of Fame Coach And Broadcaster, Dies At 85

The NFL says Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster John Madden has died at age 85.

The Lost Cove Fire Has Doubled in Size

The Lost Cove Fire in Avery County has doubled in size. Officials state this increase is partially due to fire spread, but also a better mapping of the fire's perimeter.

NC Chief On Leave After Telling Officers About False Vax Cards

A police chief in a small North Carolina town has been placed on unpaid leave because he reportedly told officers about a “clinic” where they could get COVID-19 vaccination cards without actually being vaccinated.

Rozier Scores 27, Hornets Rout Depleted Rockets 123-99

Terry Rozier scored 27 points and made seven 3-pointers, and the Charlotte Hornets routed the Houston Rockets 123-99 for their second straight win.

A Holiday Miracle: Grieving Widow Gets Surprise Of Her Life With Help From Diamonds Direct

Six months ago, Abby Zahn lost her partner, her heart, her husband--Kevin. He passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack, leaving behind a daughter and their son, Jack.

Funeral Arrangements Announced For CMPD Officer Killed In Line Of Duty

Funeral arrangements for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Mia Goodwin, who was killed in a crash on I-85 on Dec. 22, has been announced by Alexander Funeral Home.

Magnitude 3.3 Earthquake in South Carolina

A magnitude 3.3 earthquake occurred outside of Columbia, South Carolina at 2:18 PM.

Panthers Send Players Home After 6 More Positive COVID Tests

The Carolina Panthers have sent all of their players home from Bank of America Stadium after six more players tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.

Martha Earnhardt, Matriarch Of Racing Family, Dies At 91

Martha Earnhardt, the matriarch of one of NASCAR’s best-known families, has died. She was 91.

Wildfire Near Grandfather Mountain Grows To 350 Acres

Officials say a fire on the slopes of Grandfather Mountain has grown. The U.S. Forest Service said Sunday that the fire is estimated to be 350 acres and 10% contained.