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Hundreds Of Ballots Accepted As North Carolina Begins Voting

Hundreds of ballots were accepted in North Carolina on Tuesday, making the Tar Heel State the first in the nation to kick off voting in the November general election.

Local Artists Uniting To Save Charlotte's Neighborhood Theatre

The theatre is having a virtual auction, selling the more than 40 pieces of art, to help keep the theatre going.

CMS Leaders Discuss When & How to Re-Open for In-Person Learning

Charlotte-Mecklenburg School leaders are talking about how and when to re-open for in-person learning. It comes as a group of parents sue the school board over the decision to go all-virtual.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster Applauds President Trump's Decision To Halt Offshore Drilling Exploration

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster releases a statement applauding President Trump's decision to halt the exploration of offshore drilling off South Carolina's coast.

Man Charged In Fatal Hit And Run In Southwest Charlotte

Police say they have charged a man for a fatal hit and run that happened on Sunday, September 6th just before 4:30pm on E. Arrowood Road.

Charlotte Motor Speedway, American Red Cross Honor Victims of Sept. 11 Attacks with Laps for Life Blood Drive

As the nation marks the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, The American Red Cross and Charlotte Motor Speedway are partnering for the tenth annual Laps for Life Blood drive at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Medical Community Gears Up For Flu Season

Flu Shots Urged More Than Ever This Year

Doctors and nurses across the country are preparing for a fight against flu season and COVID-19 at the same time. Experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention fear that fall 2020 and winter 2021 will be one of the most difficult yet and urge everyone to get a flu vaccine this year.

NASCAR Hall of Fame Announces Reopening For September 16th

The NASCAR Hall of Fame will reopen to the general public on Sept. 16 with reduced capacity and enhanced health and safety measures in place.

Panthers Place Receiver Kirkwood On IR With Shoulder Injury

The Panthers have placed wide receiver Keith Kirkwood on the reserve/injured list with a broken collarbone.

Hornets Legend Muggsy Bogues Spends Labor Day Giving Back to Homeless

The pandemic has led to difficult times for many in the Charlotte area. Hornets legend Muggsy Bogues is lending a hand to homeless families, providing meals and gift cards through his foundation, in what he's calling a "labor of love."

NC Trooper Charged With Larceny, Accused Of Stealing Over $5,000 In Equipment From Gastonia YMCA

A North Carolina State Highway Patrol officer was arrested for larceny Saturday afternoon after he was accused of stealing over $5,000 worth of gym equipment from a Gastonia YMCA.

The Weirdest Named Local Beers (And If They Live Up To Their Names)

It’s National Beer Lover’s Day and Oktoberfest is canceled and everything is weird. In that light, we decided to find some of the weirdest named beers in Charlotte and see if they live up to the name.

Panthers Waive DE Efe Obada And Two Others

The Panthers claimed three players off waivers following roster cuts on Saturday: defensive back Rasul Douglas, defensive end Shareef Miller, and offensive tackle Trent Scott.

Kevin Harvick Wins Southern 500

Another race, another win for Kevin Harvick.

Witness: Man Stabbed Repeatedly While Working Under Car in Grier Heights

We're asking investigators what provoked a stabbing in Grier Heights on Sunday afternoon. Witnesses say the victim got attacked while working under his grandfather's car.

Police Investigate Shooting in Parking Lot of a North Charlotte Grocery Store

Police are investigating a shooting in a grocery store parking lot in North Charlotte. It happened at a Food Lion on North Graham Street, just after 4:00 on Sunday afternoon.

POLITICAL WRAP: President Trump Denies Accusations in Article; COVID Concerns over Labor Day Weekend

President Trump is defending himself after a report in the Atlantic magazine claiming he disparaged U.S. service members killed in battle and chose to skip a visit to a cemetery in France.