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One Dead Following Officer-Involved Shooting In Caldwell County

Officials say one person is dead following an officer-involved shooting in Caldwell County on Sunday.

Homecoming For Deployed Soldiers Altered By Quarantine

It was an unusual homecoming for soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division. Instead of marching into a room full of eager family members on Fort Bragg, loved ones stood beside cars decked out with hand-painted signs, as buses carrying weary paratroopers fresh off a no-notice deployment to the Middle East drove by.

Police: Heroin, Fentanyl, Cocaine Found Hidden Inside Children's Clothes At Concord House

The Concord Police Department says they found large amounts of drugs, including heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine hidden inside children's clothes in a kid's bedroom, while executing a search warrant at a home in Concord.

CMPD Says One Dead Following Crash Involving Motorcycle On South Boulevard

The CMPD says one person is dead following an accident involving a motorcycle on South Boulevard between E. Park Avenue and East Boulevard.

William Byron Scores 3rd iRacing Victory Of NASCAR’s Series

William Byron showed he’s the sharpest gamer in NASCAR’s iRacing Series with his third victory in four events.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

Governor Roy Cooper Signs Covid-19 Relief Bills; Hopes For Phase One Reopening By This Weekend

On Monday, Governor Cooper signed two Covid-19 relief bills the General Assembly passed over the weekend. The bills will provide more than $1.5 billion in relief to North Carolina small businesses, schools, local governments and more.

Miami Dolphins Say Don Shula, The Winningest Coach In Pro Football History, Has Died At Age 90

Don Shula, who won the most games of any NFL coach and led the Miami Dolphins to the only perfect season in league history, died Monday at his home, the team said. He was 90.

CMPD: Motorcyclist Killed In Northwest Charlotte Crash

CMPD detectives are investigating a fatal northwest Charlotte crash that happened on Sunday afternoon involving a motorcycle.

People Wearing Face Masks To Protect Against Coronavirus Exercise Along Vuelta Del Castillo Park, In Pamplona

South Carolina Parks Fill Up As Virus Death Toll Climbs

Several state parks in South Carolina quickly reached capacity Sunday on the first weekend they were open after a lengthy closure because of the coronavirus.

Trump Declares Disaster For 7 SC Counties After Storms

President Donald Trump has approved a disaster request from South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster following tornadoes and severe weather that hit the state last month, according to a Saturday news release.

N.C. Judge Orders Prisons To Detail COVID-19 Protections

A North Carolina judge has ordered public officials to turn over detailed information and what steps they are taking to prevent coronavirus outbreaks in state prisons.

Girl Scouts Making Face Masks For Health-Care Workers

Girl Scouts from Hornets’ Nest Council have made over 1,000 face masks for healthcare workers in our region.

Political Wrap: States Reopening; Biden Addresses Sexual Assault Allegation

POLITICAL WRAP: Pressure on States to Reopen; Biden Addresses Sexual Assault Allegation

Growing pressure on states to reopen, amid continued protests. And Presidential candidate Joe Biden breaks his silence on a sexual assault allegation from a former Senate staffer.

Rescue Crews Recover Body Of Missing Boater On Lake Norman

Officials say they have recovered the body of a man in his forties who drowned after he fell off a tube being pulled by a boat on Lake Norman in Iredell County.

A Patient At The Magnolia Rehabilitation And Nursing Center In Riverside, Calif., Is Evacuated To A Waiting Ambulance

Faced With 20,000 Dead, Care Homes Seek Shield From Lawsuits

Faced with 20,000 coronavirus deaths and counting, the nation’s nursing homes are pushing back against a potential flood of lawsuits with a sweeping lobbying effort to get states to grant them emergency protection from claims of inadequate care.

NRA Cutting Staff And Salaries Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

The National Rifle Association has laid off dozens of employees, canceled its national convention and scuttled fundraising, membership and shooting events that normally would be key to rallying its base in an election year.

Mountain Top: Game Of Thrones Actor Sets Deadlift Record

“Game of Thrones” actor Hafthor Bjornsson, who played Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane in the HBO series, set a deadlift world record by lifting 501 kilograms (1,104 pounds) on Saturday.

Deputies: Woman Killed In Alligator Attack At S.C. Pond

Deputies in South Carolina shot and killed an alligator that fatally attacked a woman on Friday, authorities said.

No Charges For Driver After Pedestrian Hit And Killed On Highway 74 In Matthews

Matthews Police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle, and killed, on Highway 74 Saturday night.

South Carolina "Home or Work" Order Ends Monday; Outdoor Seating Allowed at Restaurants

As more states push to reopen their economies, Governor Henry McMaster says he will lift the statewide "Home or Work" order on Monday. Also, people in the Palmetto State will be able to dine outside at restaurants.