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Healthy Headlines: What to know about breast cancer

In today’s Novant Healthy Headlines, Ramona Holloway chats with Dr. Lori Gentile, a surgical oncologist with the Novant Health Cancer Institute – Elizabeth, about breast cancer treatment.

Top sporting events in and around charlotte this week | Feb. 20th–Feb. 26th

A little bit of snow won't stop the Carolina Ascent's opening day this week and much more. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte this week, February 20-February 26.

Snowy roads lead to hundreds of crashes as Arctic air brings record cold

Snowy roads led to hundreds of crashes throughout North Carolina and Virginia, including a series of crashes on an interstate highway involving more than 50 vehicles.

Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is announcing on Thursday that he won’t seek reelection next year, ending a decadeslong tenure as a power broker who championed conservative causes but ultimately ceded ground to the fierce GOP populism of President Donald Trump.

Driver charged following deadly hit-and-run in Hickory

A 58-year-old driver is charged with felony hit-and-run causing death following an accident in Hickory.

Bitter cold wind chills, black ice concerns through Friday morning

Gusty northwest winds will usher in bitter cold air Thursday night, sending temperatures tumbling and creating dangerous wind chills.

Trump supports Musk’s idea to send some DOGE savings to American citizens

President Donald Trump said that he likes the idea of giving some of the savings from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency back to U.S. citizens as a kind of dividend.

Delta offers passengers involved in Canada crash $30K

Delta Air Lines is offering passengers affected by the Toronto plane crash $30-K each.

New bird flu variant adds to concerns for consumers

In today's Health Minute, Mandy Gaither talks to an infectious diseases specialist about whether eggs and milk are still safe to consume.

School closings and delays for Thursday, February 20

Local school districts are making changes for Thursday due to winter weather.

Man Thought Heart Attack Was Just Flu Symptoms

Tega Cay man warns others to trust their body after he nearly missed symptoms of a heart attack

A Tega Cay man is using his personal experience to help remind all that listening to your body can save your life. Stephen Gourlay is recovering from a heart attack he suffered before Christmas.

Snow falls for the third time this season in Charlotte metro

Snow flakes fell from the sky for the third time this season in Charlotte in total the city has seen about an inch since December. In the winter of 2023 and 2024, there was no measurable snow in the Charlotte metro.

DOGE notches courtroom wins as Elon Musk crusades to slash federal government

Although some parts of President Donald Trump ’s agenda are getting bogged down by litigation, Elon Musk ’s Department of Government Efficiency is having better luck in the courtroom.

NASCAR deals Daytona 500 pole winner massive fine for 2nd consecutive year

Daytona 500 pole-winner Chase Briscoe was dealt a major penalty Wednesday when NASCAR said Joe Gibbs Racing had a modified spoiler on the No. 19 Toyota in time trials.

9 Special Olympics North Carolina athletes trained as Global Messengers

Nine Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) athletes became official spokespersons for the organization after completing the SONC Global Messenger Training.

3 dead after shooting in Kannapolis DSS parking lot

A mother and daughter died after a shooting in the parking lot of the Cabarrus County Social Services Office on South Cannon Boulevard in Kannapolis.

Seven arrested in Rowan County after narcotics investigation

Seven people were arrested this week following a four-month investigation into illegal drug activity in Rowan County.

Apple unveils a souped-up and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone

Apple has released a sleeker and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone in an attempt to widen the audience for a bundle of artificial intelligence technology that the company has been hoping will revive demand for its most profitable product lineup.