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Bahamas, Florida Brace As New Hurricane Isaias Bears Down

Forecasters declared a hurricane watch for parts of the Florida coastline on Friday as Hurricane Isaias drenched the Bahamas on a track for the U.S. East Coast.

'Clear As Mud' Housing Refund Plans Irk College Students

When Laura Comino opened the housing email from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in June, she knew she had to take action.

Cabarrus County Mail Carrier Says $200,000 Prize Is 'Great Gift’ For Wedding Anniversary

Erik Jonson of Concord tried his luck on a Carolina Panthers scratch-off ticket and found himself the lucky winner of a $200,000 top prize.

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Police: Missing Matthews Teen Located And Safe

According to Matthews Police, Makenzie LeGrande, a missing 16-year-old, was located safely Thursday afternoon in Mint Hill.

CMPD: Fatal Car Crash Investigation Underway In East Charlotte

Officers are investigating a single-vehicle crash off Briar Creek Road where a man died, according to a news release.

CMS: Board of Education Voted To Approve Full-Remote Learning

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education voted to open schools with fully remote learning in an emergency meeting July 29th, according to a news release.

Big North Carolina Utilities Told To Stop Disconnections Longer

North Carolina regulators have told the state’s big for-profit electric, natural gas and water utilities to keep delaying disconnections through August as customers still struggle financially from COVID-19.

CMPD: 30-Minute Police Chase That Started In Gaston County Resulted In Crashes, Officer Hurt

A man trying to elude capture led police officers on a chase that included three crashes, a stolen police car and an officer being dragged with his own vehicle, authorities said Thursday.

3 Former Presidents Mourn John Lewis At Funeral In Atlanta

John Lewis was mourned, revered and celebrated as an American hero on Thursday at Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church, a sacred place for many of those who helped to shape civil rights history.

Panthers Choose To Go With PK Slye; Release Veteran Gano

The Panthers have decided to keep Joey Slye as their kicker and release veteran Graham Gano, who missed all of last season with a knee injury.

Panel Approves Model Of Billy Graham Statue For US Capitol

A North Carolina legislative committee has approved a model of a statue honoring the late Rev. Billy Graham to replace one of a former governor and white supremacist who currently represents the state in the U.S. Capitol’s National Statuary Hall.

City Of Wilmington Tweets Hilarious Reminder To Wear A Mask As Other NC Cities Chime-In

The City of Wilmington, NC tweeted a friendly reminder to please wear a mask to the tune of "Wannabe," by the Spice Girls.

Fourth Suspect In Deadly East Charlotte Fight Located, Arrested In New Jersey

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives have arrested a fourth suspect in reference to a murder that happened in east Charlotte on June 9th.

Former GOP Presidential Candidate Herman Cain Dies At 74

Herman Cain, former Republican presidential candidate and former CEO of a major pizza chain who went on to become an ardent supporter of President Donald Trump, has died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 74.

CMPD: Man Facing Additional Charge In Northeast Charlotte Fatal Crash

Detectives with CMPD additionally charged Waltavius Mims with Involuntary Manslaughter after he hit and killed a man and dog along Prosperity Church Road July 1st, according to the news release.

Storm Isaias Unleashes Flooding, Landslides In Puerto Rico

Tropical Storm Isaias battered Puerto Rico on Thursday as it continued on a forecast track toward the U.S. mainland, unleashing small landslides and causing widespread flooding and power outages on an island still recovering from previous hurricanes and earthquakes.

Michael Jordan Announces First Donations From $100 Million Pledge

Hornets owner and six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan has started sharing details of where some of his $100 million pledge to the Black community will be allocated.

Panthers Coach Stays Positive In 'Less Than Ideal' Situation

The Carolina Panthers have a new head coach, two new coordinators, a different starting quarterback and a roster with more turnover from last season than any team in the NFL.

Detectives With CMPD Have Charged Two Men For The Fatal Shooting Off Nevin Chase Road

Detectives have charged 20-year-old Curtis Beatty and a 17-year-old man for the murder of Andre Boyd, according to a press release.

U.S. Economy Shrank At A Record-Breaking 33% Rate Last Quarter As Virus Shuttered Businesses And Triggered Layoffs

The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 33% annual rate in the April-June quarter — by far the worst quarterly plunge ever — when the viral outbreak shut down businesses, throwing tens of millions out of work and sending unemployment surging to 14.7%, the government said Thursday.