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School Closings/Remote Learning Days for January 13th

Avery County Schools will be closed while Watauga and Ashe County Schools will operate on an inclement weather, remote learning day.

Governor Roy Cooper Bans TikTok & Other Apps On State Devices

Cybersecurity professionals have identified TikTok and WeChat as high-risk applications due to their lack of sufficient privacy controls and connections to countries that sponsor or support cyber-attacks against the United States.

Man Charged In Crash That Killed CMPD Officer Mia Goodwin Pleads Guilty

The man accused of causing the crash that killed CMPD Officer Mia Goodwin on I-85 appeared before a judge Thursday morning.

Body Found Along Road In Catawba County Identified

The Catawba County Sheriff's office says a motorist saw a body in a wood line near the intersection of Plateau Road and Tradewinds Street on Wednesday. Her cause of death is unknown.

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Kyle Larson To Try Indy 500-Coca-Cola 600 Double In 2024

Kyle Larson will attempt to race the Indianapolis 500 in 2024 with McLaren Racing in a joint effort with NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick.

Late Pentagon Chief Ash Carter to be Honored at Service

President Biden and past and present U.S. officials are honoring the late Ash Carter, who as defense secretary opened the way for women to fight in combat and for transgender personnel to serve, at a memorial service Thursday at Washington National Cathedral.

Trump to Hold First Public 2024 Campaign Event in SC

Former President Trump is planning to hold the first public campaign event of his 2024 White House bid in the early-voting state of South Carolina.

Sustain Charlotte Advocates for Environment, Equity in Queen City

Sustain Charlotte's founder tells WCCB how the nonprofit works towards more environmentally and equitable growth in the Queen City.

Severe Threat Increases Thursday Afternoon

A line of thunderstorms will be capable of producing damaging wind, large hail, and isolated tornadoes.

Minimal Airline Delays, Cancellations a Day After US Outage

Delays and cancellations among flights across the United States were minimal on Thursday, a day after a system that offers safety information to pilots failed, grounding U.S. air traffic and leading to thousands of stranded travelers.

Butler High School's Big Man Has Them Ready For The Second Half Of The Season

The Butler Bulldogs head into the second half of their season with only one loss in the conference. A pretty impressive stat when you consider they play in one of the toughest conferences around, the Southwestern 4A.

Kevin Harvick To Retire at End of 2023 Season

The 2023 season will be Kevin Harvick’s 23rd and final year as a NASCAR Cup Series driver. The 47-year-old racer will retire after the season finale Nov. 5 at Phoenix Raceway.

Judge Sets 250-Thousand Dollar Bond For Suspect In Murder Of Mary Collins

20-year-old Mary Collins was brutally murdered after she disappeared in March of 2020. Four people have been charged in connection with her death. One of the suspects, James Salerno, appeared in court Thursday for a bond hearing.

Two Charlotte Eateries Closing Their Doors

Gus' Sir Beef on Monroe Road is closed until further notice, while Your Mom's Donuts is shutting down for good.

Panthers To Interview Frank Reich Wednesday

The Carolina Panthers are interviewing former Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich and have requested permission to interview Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore for their head coaching vacancy, according to a person familiar with the situation.