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Rock Hill Police: Missing 11-Year-Old Boy Found Safe

An 11-year-old boy who had been missing since Monday has been located and is safe. Police still looking into incident.

Beyond the Beans: The Socially Conscious Summit Coffee NoDa

Until now, beer has been the name of the game for the Varvaro family. John Varvaro working as a rep for Pabst Blue Ribbon in the Charlotte, N.C. area, and his wife, Melissa, at Sierra Nevada. But when a friend at Summit Coffee began sending photos of their new NoDa neighborhood location to the couple, things escalated quickly.

Samaritan's Purse Disaster Relief Teams On The Ground In Louisiana After Hurricane Ida

Samaritan’s Purse disaster response specialists were prepositioned in advance of Hurricane Ida’s landfall. As soon as it was safe to do so, these specially trained disaster responders, tractor-trailers stocked with tools and supplies, and other support vehicles moved into the hardest-hit areas to begin assessments and bring relief.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Police Release Details After Fatal Shooting At Department

Police in North Carolina have released more details about an encounter that turned deadly for a man they said set fire to a patrol car in the police department’s parking lot and attacked an officer.

Mike Richards Is Out As Producer Of ‘Jeopardy!’ And ‘Wheel’

Mike Richards is out as executive producer of “Jeopardy!”, days after he exited as the quiz show’s newly appointed host because of past misogynistic and other comments.

Cheerwine Festival Canceled Due To Health Concerns

The Cheerwine Festival, which was set for September, has been canceled after careful consideration and guidance from the Rowan County Health Department, Novant Health and the City of Salisbury, according to a Tuesday news release.

Cooper Vetoes Measure Addressing NC Hotel Guest Rights

Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed on Monday a measure that would have made clear North Carolina hotel operators could remove short-term residents for misconduct by making clear they lacked the rights of a long-term tenant.

Sheriff: Man Walking In Flood Waters From Hurricane Ida Apparently Killed By Alligator

A 71-year-old man was apparently killed by an alligator while walking in flood waters from Hurricane Ida in Slidell, Louisiana, according to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

NC Governor Vetoes Doing Away With Pistol Purchase Permits

North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a bill Monday that would do away with the permit someone must obtain from a county sheriff before buying a pistol, turning back a key agenda item of conservative gun-rights supporters.

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Anson County Man Snags First $2 Million Premier Cash Prize

Darrell Ratliff of Wadesboro knows what it feels like to become the first winner of a Premier Cash $2 million top prize.

Best of Snark: 90 Day Fiance, Married to Medicine & Weird News

It’s the Best of the Snark Report with Derek James!

Late-Summer Sip: A New World Of Booze-Free Options

Looking to kick back and enjoy the late days of summer with something non-alcoholic? There’s been a real transformation going on in the world of non-alcoholic beverages.

New England Patriots Release Cam Newton, Mac Jones To Start

Veteran and former Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton has been released from the New England Patriots and rookie Mac Jones will take the role as starting quarterback, according to multiple news sources.

Ida Bringing Flash Flood, Severe Threat to Area Beginning Today

Ida bringing impacts locally tonight through Wednesday. Flash Flood Watch in effect for mountains and foothills.

NC Sheriff’s Office: Teen Charged In Shooting At High School

A teen has been charged after a student was shot during a fight at a North Carolina high school on Monday, the sheriff’s office said.

National South Carolina Day

Rising Producer Emma Mondo sits down with Director of Corporate Communications for South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Samantha Queen, to celebrate National South Carolina Day. Hear where you can go explore and enjoy the gems of the Palmetto State.

Flash Flood Watch Ahead of Ida

Ida brings the threat of heavy rain and flash flooding for the Western Carolinas.

Ida Could Lead To Slight Increase In Gas Prices Ahead Of Labor Day Holiday

Colonial pipeline is back on line following a 36 hour shut down due to Hurricane Ida. The move is likely to mean a minimal impact on gas prices heading into the holiday weekend. As southern oil refineries work to get the power back on.

Rowan-Salisbury Schools Extend Mask Mandate; More Than 3,000 Students in Quarantine

There are growing concerns about the number of COVID cases impacting local schools. The Rowan-Salisbury School System is extending its mask mandate.

Officer-Involved Shooting in Lenoir Leaves Man in Critical Condition

A man is in critical condition after Lenoir officers shot him Monday afternoon on Morganton Boulevard. A uniformed officer also was grazed by a bullet. The SBI is investigating.

Last Troops Exit Afghanistan, Ending America's Longest War

The United States completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan late Monday, ending America’s longest war and closing a chapter in military history likely to be remembered for colossal failures, unfulfilled promises and a frantic final exit that cost the lives of more than 180 Afghans and 13 U.S. service members, some barely older than the war.