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Largely Lovely Labor Day, Tracking Isolated Showers

A weak cold front will approach from the northwest, but don't expect a washout for your holiday plans.

Defensive Gem Lifts No. 5 Georgia Past No. 3 Clemson, 10-3

Christopher Smith returned an interception 74 yards for a touchdown and the fifth-ranked Bulldogs turned in a defensive effort for the ages, toppling No. 3 Clemson 10-3 on Saturday in the opener for both teams.

Women Say They Met Porn Actor Jeremy For Fun; Rape Came Next

Adult film actor Ron Jeremy leveraged the novelty of his celebrity to meet and often isolate women whom he raped and sexually assaulted, using the same tactics for years, according to grand jury testimony from 21 women that was unsealed Saturday.

Until 2023? Parts Shortage Will Keep Auto Prices Sky-High

Back in the spring, a shortage of computer chips that had sent auto prices soaring appeared, finally, to be easing. Some relief for consumers seemed to be in sight.

Domestic Incident Ends In Car Crash; Shot Fired

Domestic Incident Ends in Huntersville Car Crash; Shot Fired

Huntersville Police are investigating a domestic incident that ended in a car crash and a shot being fired. It happened late Saturday afternoon on Statesville Avenue, near Sam Furr road.

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Pop-Up Bar Rumaway Cove Coming to Refuge on Central Ave

Rumaway Cove pop-up bar will open at Refuge on Central, a Wintergreen Hospitality hotel located at 1101 Central Ave. Rumaway Cove is a popup bar inspired by The Royal Tot, serving tropical-inspired cocktails and bites in an intimate setting.

Heat, Humidity Steadily Rise

After a fleeting taste of fall, 90s should return to the forecast early next week.

Newton-Conover Schools Mask Mandate Starts September 7th

At a special called meeting on Friday, the Newton-Conover City Schools Board of Education voted to implement a mask mandate beginning Tuesday, September 7th.

Rescue Groups: U.S. Tally Misses Hundreds Left In Afghanistan

Veteran-led rescue groups say the Biden administration’s estimate that no more than 200 U.S. citizens were left behind in Afghanistan is too low and also overlooks hundreds of other people they consider to be equally American: permanent legal residents with green cards.

Origin Story Of The Texas Law That Could Upend Roe V. Wade

The road to a Texas law that bans most abortions in the state, sidestepping for now the Supreme Court’s landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, began in a town called Waskom, population 1,600.

6 Iredell-Statesville Schools Move To Virtual Learning As COVID Cases Rise

As a result of rising COVID-19 cases as well as close contact quarantines, officials say six Iredell-Statesville Schools (ISS) are moving to virtual learning until September 10th.

Lancaster County Makes Changes In Response To Surging COVID Numbers

The Lancaster County Government will implement countywide changes on Tuesday, September 7th as COVID-19 cases continue to increase.

Iconic Plaza Midwood Penguin Sign Taken Down

The Iconic Penguin sign in Plaza Midwood is no more. The city staple was taken down this afternoon and will be turned over to the Plaza Midwood Neighborhood Association.

Duke Energy Sued By Family That Lost 5 In Tubing Accident

A family that lost five members in a tubing accident on a North Carolina river is suing Duke Energy, saying the utility failed to adequately warn people that its dam poses life-threatening risks.

Over 5,400 Union County Students And Staff Quarantined Due To COVID-19

Union County Public Schools are reporting that 5,410 students and staff are currently quarantined and 367 have tested positive for COVID-19. Masks are optional at Union County Schools.

CMPD Asks For Public's Help Identifying Suspect In Series Of Southwest Charlotte Break-Ins

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in a series of break-ins on Quercus Cove Court.

A Zombie Fresh Menu Comes To Catawba Brewing Company

Catawba Brewing Company is doing a soft launch of a new food concept at the brewery beginning Friday, September 3. Featuring a Zombie Fresh (and approved) menu, Catawba is making it easier for its patrons to enjoy a delicious bite with their beer.

Hickory Firefighters Respond To Explosion At Propane Plant, 1 Person Injured

One person was injured after an explosion Friday afternoon at an oxygen and fuel supply company in Hickory, according to Catawba County Emergency Services.