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North Carolina QB's Career Comes Full Circle Vs Gamecocks

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

After Impasse, North Carolina Politicians Make Big Deals In '21

In politically divided North Carolina, hostilities between Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and majority-Republican lawmakers have eased somewhat as 2021 nears its end.

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.

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.

Parole Canceled For Man Convicted Of Killing Jordan's Father

North Carolina's parole commission has canceled the scheduled 2024 parole for one of two men convicted in the 1993 murder of Michael Jordan’s father.

Police: 2-Year-Old Hit By Car On Christmas Dies

Police say a 2-year-old boy has died after he was hit by a car in Garner on Christmas.

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.