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"Supernatural" Star Accused In Assault At His Austin Bar

Court documents show that “Supernatural” star Jared Padalecki is accused of assaulting two employees at a downtown Austin bar he owns.

NCAA Board Approves Athlete Compensation For Image, Likeness

The NCAA Board of Governors took the first step Tuesday toward allowing amateur athletes to cash in on their fame, voting unanimously to permit them to “benefit from the use of their name, image and likeness.”

Former North Carolina US Sen. Kay Hagan Dies At Age 66

Former U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan, who stepped away from a banking career to be a stay-at-home mom and then ventured into politics, died Monday after a prolonged illness. She was 66.

House Democrats Plan 1st Formal Vote On Impeachment Inquiry

The House will take a vote this week to formalize Democrats’ impeachment inquiry amid President Donald Trump’s criticism that the probe is “illegitimate.”

Listening Session Held For Charlotte to Atlanta High Speed Rail

Dozens of people filled a transportation center in North Charlotte on Thursday night, looking over plans for high speed rail.

Major Traffic Changes At Charlotte-Douglas International Airport

Thursday night, five new lower level lanes will open to the public.

The Teal Pumpkin Project Lets Trick Or Treaters Know Your House Is Food Allergy-Friendly

By putting a teal pumpkin on your doorstep, you let kids know that your house is food allergy-friendly.

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton Returns To Practice Field

He's Back! Cam Newton Takes On New Role As He Rehabs Foot Injury.

Mary C. Curtis: Pres. Trump to Attend Forum With Democratic Challengers Friday

President trump heads to South Carolina this weekend. He will participate in a criminal justice forum Friday at Benedict college in Columbia.

Jimmy Carter Hospitalized After Fall At Georgia Home

Former President Jimmy Carter had another fall at his home in Plains, Georgia, fracturing his pelvis and going to the hospital for treatment and observation, a spokeswoman said Tuesday.

Police Searching For Missing Statesville Woman

Statesville Police are asking for assistance in locating 28-year-old Kadesha McCloud. She was reported missing on October 12th.

Carolina Panthers Name Kyle Allen Starter Against Undefeated 49ers

Carolina Panthers Head Coach Ron Rivera says quarterback Kyle Allen will start this week against the undefeated San Francisco 49ers.

$260 Million Deal Averts 1st Federal Trial On Opioid Crisis

The nation’s three biggest drug distributors and a major drugmaker reached an 11th-hour, $260 million settlement over the toll of the opioids in two Ohio counties, averting what would have been the first federal trial over the crisis.

NC Based MawMaw's Chicken Pies Recalls Products Due To Misbranding, Undeclared Allergens

MawMaw’s Chicken Pies, a Kernersville, N.C. establishment, is recalling an undetermined amount of chicken pie and meatloaf products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Friday.

Space Station’s 2 Women Prep For 1st All-Female Spacewalk

Men have floated out the hatch on all 420 spacewalks conducted over the past half-century.

Marines Correct ID Of Second Man Who Raised Flag At Iwo Jima

The Marine Corps has corrected the identity of another of the men who were photographed raising the American flag at Iwo Jima during World War II.

Juul Halts Sales Of Fruit, Dessert Flavors For E-Cigarettes

Juul Labs will stop selling fruit and dessert flavors for its electronic cigarettes.

NC Judge Sentences 17 Defendants Involved In Poly-Drug Distribution Ring

U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bell handed down sentences to 17 defendants Thursday convicted of participating in a poly-drug distribution ring spanning several states throughout the country.

Democratic Congressman Elijah Cummings Has Died

Maryland Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, a sharecropper’s son who rose to become the powerful chairman of a U.S. House committee that investigated President Donald Trump, died early Thursday of complications from longstanding health issues, his office said. He was 68.