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North Carolina Health Officials Cite First Flu-Related Death

North Carolina health officials are reporting the first flu-related death of the season as the state continues to deal with COVID-19.

Woman Charged With Failing To Get Hurt Dog Help Due In Court

A Lexington woman is scheduled to appear in court to answer to charges that she ignored orders to have her dog treated after it suffered a broken leg when it was hit by a car and instead hid it under her house.

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Lincoln County Man’s Family Will Have “An Amazing Christmas” After $100,000 Powerball Win

James Miller of Iron Station said a spur-of-the-moment decision to buy Powerball tickets became a life-changing moment when he won $100,000 in Saturday’s drawing.

Charlotte City Council Considers Limiting Bullhooks, Electric Prods, & Whips At Circus Performances

Charlotte City Council Bans Wild & Exotic Animal Performances

In a surprise move, Charlotte City Leaders voted to ban wild or exotic animal performances in the city. It's something animal welfare advocates have been calling for.

LOOK UP! The Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight

The Geminid meteor shower is one of the best and it peaks tonight!

Cmpd & Cms Superintendent Issue Statements After Shots Were Fired At West Charlotte High School

Shots Fired At West Charlotte High School; CMS Superintendent and CMPD Chief Respond

CMS Superintendent Winston and CMPD Chief Jennings speak following a gun being fired at West Charlotte High School Monday afternoon.

North Carolina Burn Ban Lifted

The burn ban has been lifted for all of North Carolina effective Monday, December 13th.

Man Arrested, Charged For 14 Counts Of Felony Indecent Liberties With A Child In Iredell County

A 21-year-old Statesville man is facing 14 counts of indecent liberties with a child, according to the Iredell County Sheriff's Office.

AAA: Carolinians Catch A Break As Prices At The Pump Drift Lower

Gas prices in the Carolinas are continuing their slow seasonal decline despite a slight rebound in oil prices due to fears of a global slowdown caused by the COVID-19 Omicron variant.

After Fire’s Containment, NC State Park Reopening To Public

Nearly all of a North Carolina state park is reopening after a wildfire burned over 1,000 acres before it was contained earlier this month.

NC's Roy Cooper Elected To Lead Democratic Governors' Group

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has been formally chosen to lead the Democratic Governors Association next year.

Rhule: 'Catastrophic' Turnovers Haunting Slumping Panthers

Every week Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule preaches to his team they have to take care of the football and not turn it over.

Charlotte Woman Wins $200,000 Scratch-Off Prize

Dolores Ruiz of Charlotte tried her luck on a $5 scratch-off ticket and won a $200,000 lottery prize.

Salisbury Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting, Victim Taken To Hospital

No word on any suspects after a shooting early Sunday morning in Salisbury. Investigators say it happened on Wilson Road around 4:30 a.m.

Omicron Variant Now In Mecklenburg County

The first case of the highly transmissible covid omicron variant is now in North Carolina. Mecklenburg County Health Officials say it's a UNC Charlotte student.

Deputies: Man Killed In Union County While Attempting To Steal Catalytic Converter

The Union County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation after a man was killed while attempting to steal a catalytic converter Wednesday evening.