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Early Morning Fire Destroys Part Of Union County Home, Residents Safe

Residents of a home in Union County that was destroyed by an early Monday morning fire were able to safely escape without injury, deputies say.

Police: 25-Year-Old Man Charged With Robbery Of Rock Hill 7-Eleven

Police say a 25-year-old man has been charged in connection to a robbery that happened at a Rock Hill 7-Eleven early Saturday morning.

Atrium Health And Novant Health Team Up As Part Of The Republican National Convention Takes Place In Charlotte

As the leading health providers in the area, Atrium Health and Novant Health are dedicated to lending expertise to help minimize the risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19 for visitors and for those who call Charlotte home.

SC Pardon Too Late For Chester City Councilman Kicked Out Of Office

A judge kicked a man convicted of a felony off a small town city council South Carolina, even though the man has been pardoned for his crimes.

South Carolina Troopers Investigate A Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash, Victim Identified

Troopers investigate a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Brattonsville Road and Percival Road where one person died on August 9th at 2:20 a.m., according to a news release.

North Carolina To Relax 10-Person Limit For GOP Convention

North Carolina will ease gathering restrictions for the Republican National Convention in Charlotte this month after a push by the national party for the state to be more accommodating.

Earthquake Rattles Parts Of North Carolina

The quake hit near the town of Sparta in Alleghany County Sunday

North Carolina Commissioner Urges Everyone To Review Their Insurance Policies After Earthquake And Hurricane

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey says everyone should check with their insurance agent to see if their policies cover them from the effects of natural disasters, in light of the state's latest earthquake and hurricane.

Strongest NC Earthquake in 100 Years Rocks Carolinas

The 5.1-magnitude quake was the strongest shock to hit the Carolinas since 1916 and could be felt as far away as Chicago.

Election Day May Rely On The Success Of The Postal Service

Mail piling up. Constant attacks from the president. Cuts to overtime as record numbers of ballots are expected to pass through post offices this fall.

Alta Purl Holds Local Art Show In Optimist Park

Apartment complex Alta Purl will hold an art show in Optimist Park "Art at the Purl," on August 22nd, featuring local artist's work for sale, according to a news release.

Europe Is Alarmed After U.S. Tops 5 Million Confirmed Virus Cases

With confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. hitting 5 million Sunday, by far the highest of any country, the failure of the most powerful nation in the world to contain the scourge has been met with astonishment and alarm in Europe.

CMPD: Police Charge A Man In A Three-Vehicle Fatal Crash In North Charlotte

Officers say an owner of a 2018 Suzuki motorcycle died on Saturday, August 8th in a three-vehicle crash on Sunset Road.

A Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Shook Sparta, North Carolina Around 8AM

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred in Sparta, North Carolina around 8 a.m. on August 9th, according to a news release.

President Trump Signs 4 Executive Orders For Coronavirus Relief, NC Coronavirus Cases Increase

The President bypasses Congress after negotiations on a stimulus package broke down

Trump Seems Ready To Bypass Lawmakers On Virus Aid

Ready and willing to bypass elected lawmakers, President Donald Trump seemed set to claim the power to defer payroll taxes and extend expired unemployment benefits after negotiations with Congress on a new coronavirus rescue package collapsed.

Catawba County Sheriff Commends Deputy For Actions In Rescuing A Boater On Lake Norman

Sheriff Don Brown commended Deputy Scott Sawyer for the rescue of a distressed boater on Lake Norman on July 30th, according to a news release.

Mike Pence Visits NC School To Tout Reopening Plan; Now Students Are In Quarantine

Students were quarantined after Mike Pence visited a sister campus of a fourth grade class at a North Carolina school who he said were "in the forefront" of opening, according to a news release.

CMPD: Police Investigate A Fatal Crash In Southwest Charlotte

Officers say they found an employee working for a utility locating service who had been hit and killed by a car around 6 a.m. on August 8th.

Local Educators And Parents Rally For HEROES Act

Educators, parents, and community leaders are protesting for federal relief amidst the COVID-19 pandemic on August 8th at 1:45 p.m. outside Senator Thom Tillis's office, according to a news release.

Biden Risks Alienating Young Black Voters After Race Remarks

Joe Biden’s controversial remarks about race this week risk alienating young Black voters who despise President Donald Trump but are not inspired by his Democratic rival.

Metro Diner Celebrates National Fried Chicken & Waffle Day

Metro Diner celebrates the third National Fried Chicken & Waffle Day on August 8th by holding a three-day social media contest where fans have the chance to win the dish for free for a year.