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Facebook Wants People To Invite Its Cameras Into Their Homes

Facebook is launching the first electronic device to bear its brand, a screen and camera-equipped gadget intended to make video calls easier and more intuitive.

Governor: Limo That Crashed Shouldn’t Have Been On The Road

The supersized limousine that crashed and killed 20 people outside a country store failed a safety inspection last month and shouldn’t have been on the road, and the driver wasn’t properly licensed, New York’s governor said Monday.

Florida, Alabama On Emergency Footing For Hurricane Michael

Hurricane Michael gained new strength Monday and is expected to keep growing stronger ahead of an expected midweek strike on Florida’s Panhandle, forecasters said.

Video Captures Tractor Trailer Engulfed In Flames On I-77

A video posted by @IredellFirewire on Twitter shows a tractor trailer fully engulfed in flames on I-77 southbound.

Alexander County Man Fires Multiple Shots While Threatening Authorities During 8 Hour Standoff

A 67-year-old man is facing multiple charges after reportedly shooting at officers during a nearly eight hour standoff Saturday morning.

Lane Closures Continue Due To Work On I-85 Widening Project

As work continues on the I-85 widening project in Cabarrus County, N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews are scheduling lane closures at the new Norfolk Southern overpass near the U.S. 29/U.S. 601 interchange to paint steel bridge girders.

Women Arrested After Attempted Larceny

On Thursday, deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office responded to a breaking and entering call at a residence.

CMS Gives Bus Drivers A Pay Raise

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced that all bus drivers would earn $15 an hour, making them the highest-paid drivers in the state.

Power Outage Off South Boulevard Leaves More Than 6,000 People In The Dark

Crews are working to restore the power in south Charlotte.

Catawba County Officials Confirm 10th Case Of Rabies For 2018

Catawba County Animal Services has confirmed the tenth case of rabies in the county this year.

Funeral Scheduled Monday For Slain Officer Terrence Carraway Who Was Shot, Killed In South Carolina Ambush

A police officer shot and killed during what authorities say was an ambush in South Carolina is being laid to rest.

FDA Bans Seven Additives Due To Cancer Concerns

The FDA is required by law to remove any food additive that has been shown to cause cancer in animals or humans at any dose.

Police Locate Man Separated From Family While Driving

Police have located the missing man who became separated from his family while driving on I-277 Friday evening.

Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure 2018 | PHOTOS

Check out these photos from the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 2018 in uptown Charlotte.

Panthers Lair | PHOTOS

Check out these photos from the Panthers Lair on October 7th, 2018.

Average US Price Of Gas Spikes To Seven Cents Per Gallon To $2.97

The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has spiked 7 cents a gallon over the past two weeks, costing $2.97.

Panthers' Reid Returns, Kneels During National Anthem

Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid knelt during the national anthem in protest of racial and social injustice before Sunday’s game against the New York Giants.

Kavanaugh confirmed: Senate OKs Supreme Court Nominee

The bitterly polarized U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed Brett Kavanaugh on Saturday to join the Supreme Court, delivering an election-season triumph to President Donald Trump that could swing the court rightward for a generation after a battle that rubbed raw the country’s cultural, gender and political divides.

Man Charged After Grabbing Two Children In East Charlotte Parking Lot

A man has been charged with attempted kidnapping after police say he grabbed two children in east Charlotte.

Scooter Chargers Cashing In Around Charlotte

A new way to get around Charlotte could now give you a new career.

NC National Guard Soldier Killed in Afghanistan

North Carolina Army National Guard Sgt. James Allen Slape, 23, of Morehead City, was killed in Helmand Province, Afghanistan on October 4, 2018, as a result of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device.

Kavanaugh Confirmation All But Sure After Long, Bitter Fight

After weeks of shocking accusations, hardball politics and rowdy Capitol protests, a pair of wavering senators declared Friday they will back Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation, all but guaranteeing the deeply riven Senate will elevate the conservative jurist to the nation’s highest court on Saturday.