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Charlotte Restaurant Celebrates MLK Day With A 'Pay What You Can Soup Kitchen'

Local restaurant Leah & Louise is holding a "Pay What You Can Soup Kitchen" lunch on Monday, January 18th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Camp North End.

Where MLK And Coretta Met And Studied, A Memorial Will Rise

A major memorial honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King is moving forward in Boston, where they met and studied in the 1950s.

Got Game: What Should New Panthers GM Scott Fitterer Do First?

In case you missed it, the search is over, Carolina has a new general manager and his name is Scott Fitterer.

Mr. WorldWide To NASCAR: Pitbull Joins Trackhouse Ownership

“Mr. Worldwide” is coming to NASCAR.

POLITICAL WRAP: Biden Inauguration; Tight Security in Washington

It's been 12 years since Joe Biden took the Oath of Office for Vice President of the United States. Things will look much different on Wednesday as Biden takes the Presidential Oath, amid a pandemic, and security concerns in Washington and across the country.

Protests Start Small At Newly Fortified Statehouses

Police and National Guard troops stood sentry at newly fortified statehouses Sunday ahead of demonstrations planned for the leadup to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, as authorities worked to deter a repeat of the recent riot that overran the U.S. Capitol. A few protesters were starting to gather in some cities, but streets in many others remained empty.

Kremlin Critic Navalny Detained After Landing In Moscow

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was detained at a Moscow airport after returning from Germany on Sunday, the prison service said.

Betty White Celebrates 99th Birthday

True to form, Betty White has something impish to say about her birthday Sunday. “Since I am turning 99, I can stay up as late as I want without asking permission!” she told The Associated Press in an email.

Biden To Prioritize Legal Status For Millions Of Immigrants

President-elect Joe Biden’s decision to immediately ask Congress to offer legal status to an estimated 11 million people in the country has surprised advocates given how the issue has long divided Democrats and Republicans, even within their own parties.

Hickory Police Search For Breaking And Entering Suspect

Hickory Police say they are searching for 44-year-old Chad Byrd who is the suspect in three breaking and entering cases.

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Suspect Leads S.C. Troopers And Chester County Police In A High Speed Chase

Deputies with the Chester County Sheriff's Office say they were involved in a two-county high speed chase, with S.C. Highway Patrol, on Saturday morning that lead to a driver losing control of their vehicle and crashing.

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CMPD: Detectives Identify Victim From Fatal Collision In East Charlotte, 1 Man Charged

Detectives say they have identified the victim who died in a fatal collision in east Charlotte on January 13th as 32-year-old Ingrid Freiheit, and one man has been charged for his involvement in the crash.

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Bumble Suspends Political Filter After Several Users Target Conservatives

The dating app Bumble suspends its political filter after women allegedly used it to match with conservatives to find Capitol rioters and report them.

S.C. Troopers Investigate A Fatal Collision In York County

Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol say the driver of a 2006 Ford F-150 died after hitting a 2019 Freightliner truck head on in York County.

More Than 100 Charlotte Officers Heading To Nation's Capital Ahead Of Inauguration Day

90 CMPD Officers and 40 Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Deputies will leave for Washington, D.C., Monday

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Potatoes Make A Come Back At Taco Bell

Officials with Taco Bell say potatoes will be back on the menu this 2021, and the brand will start exploring a new-plant based protein with Beyond Meat to create more options for their vegetarian customers.

Lancaster Police Arrest A 21-Year-Old Man For 3 Armed Robberies

Lancaster police say 21-year-old Reco Miller is under arrest for his involvement in three armed robberies at businesses located in Lancaster County from December 14th through December 23rd.

Climber Survives 100-Foot Fall Off Looking Glass Rock

Two climbers were rescued Thursday afternoon, one of which fell approximately 100 feet. While the climber did survive, his current condition is unknown.

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'Library To Go' Shares Services With The Town Of Catawba

The Catawba County Library's mobile branch is back bringing its services and resources to the town of Catawba by setting up outside of Redeemer Lutheran Church, according to a news release.

President-Elect Biden Lays Out His 5-Step COVID-19 Vaccination Plan

President-elect Joe Biden lays out his 5-step COVID-19 vaccination plan he will enact the moment he is inaugurated in a news conference on January 15th.

S.C. Troopers Search For Vehicle Involved In A Fatal Hit & Run In Chester County

Troopers with South Carolina Highway Patrol say they are searching for a 2005-2006 Ford Mustang, that should have front end damage, involved in a fatal hit-and-run collision in Chester County.