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15 states now linked to iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak, CDC says

Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce.

It'll be Carson Beck vs. Kenny Pickett when Cardinals-Panthers open the NFL's exhibition season

The exhibition schedule kicks off Thursday night with Pickett and the Carolina Panthers facing Beck and the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio.

CMS launches back-to-school website for the upcoming school year

Charlotte–Mecklenburg Schools' newest resource is designed to help families prepare for the first day of school.

18-year-old charged with murder in Cleveland County

An 18-year-old man has been charged after a shooting incident occurred in Cleveland County.

North Carolina congressman Edwards quits reelection bid after committee recommends his censure

North Carolina Republican congressman Chuck Edwards has withdrawn from his reelection campaign days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides.

Second Harvest Food Bank "Sort-A-Rama"

Adam Wurtzel went to the Charlotte Convention Center to get a glimpse at Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina's "Sort-A-Rama."

Cmpd Chief Speaks Out Amid Teen Curfew Debate

CMPD Chief asks city council for citywide teen curfew

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief supports a 9:00pm curfew for kids under 18. Chief Estella Patterson says the curfew will help police deal with the teen takeovers.

Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette carted off the field with a stinger injury at training camp

Carolina Panthers 2024 first-round draft pick Xavier Legette was carted off the field with a stinger injury after landing awkwardly as he attempted to make a leaping catch in the end zone.

NASCAR's exhibition Clash returning to Daytona International Speedway

NASCAR’s exhibition Clash is returning to Daytona International Speedway for the first time in six years. The sanctioning body says the race will be held February 13, 2027.

Hemp Industry Says New Bill Would Close Businesses

Hemp store owners, patients say proposed law will effectively ban all cannabis products

Hemp industry advocates say a bill under consideration in the state legislature would ban all cannabis sales in the state. They say HB 328 will shut down stores and leave tens of thousands of people unemployed.

25 states sue over Trump's new tariffs, calling them 'pretext' to replace his old ones

Twenty-five states – including North Carolina, sued the Trump administration Monday over its latest tariffs, calling them a pretext for replacing import taxes the Supreme Court struck down in February.

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Suspect identified in $1M arson that destroyed Gastonia Dollar Tree

Authorities have identified the suspect in relation to an arson that occurred on July 5th at the Dollar Tree located on South York Road.

Injuries shadow the Panthers as team scrimmages in front of 40,000 fans

The Carolina Panthers scrimmaged in front of approximately 40,000 fans at Bank of America Stadium in their first appearance on their home turf since losing in the opening round of last season’s playoffs.