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Crews battle fire at Gaston County plastic factory

Gaston County fire crews spent Saturday evening battling a large fire at Roechling Plastic in Dallas, NC

Wonderful Start To Weekend, Rain Chances Lurk Ahead

Cooler & cloudier days ahead, watching for rain

Most communities will stay dry on Sunday, but rain chances increase south of I-85 into the start of the workweek.

Watch the moon turn red during a total lunar eclipse in March

A total lunar eclipse will flush the moon red Thursday night into Friday morning across the Western Hemisphere.

Gov. Stein advocates for Medicaid

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein was in Charlotte Friday advocating for Medicaid, saying the health care program is vital to the state, but worries it could face cuts.

Checking out the new rides at Carowinds

Carowinds opens for the season on March 15, and there are two new big rides at Camp Snoopy.

Pastor accused of child sexual assault

A Union County pastor is charged with four counts of felony sex offense with a child.

Two Belmont Abbey students convicted in assault case

Two Belmont Abbey students were convicted on assault-related charges from a Halloween incident in 2024.

Goodwill Bridal Pop-Up Sale

Goodwill’s sixth annual pop-up sale is happening with more than 1,000 gently-used bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses and prom dresses will be for sale.

Charlotte 49ers’ Blake Gillespie throws no-hitter in 5-0 win over James Madison

A Charlotte 49ers pitcher made history Friday night, earning the second no-hitter in program history in a 5-0 win over James Madison.

A South Carolina man executed by firing squad is the first US prisoner killed this way in 15 years

A South Carolina man convicted of murder was executed by firing squad Friday, the first U.S. prisoner to die by that method in 15 years.

FEMA extends deadline to apply for Helene assistance

FEMA extended the deadline to apply for assistance after Helen to April 7 at the request of the state of North Carolina, officials announced Friday.

Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior, authorities say

Authorities have revealed that actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease and showed severe signs of Alzheimer’s disease a full week after his wife died of hantavirus in their home.

Myrtle Beach Woman Arrested For Allegedly Starting Wildfire

Myrtle Beach woman arrested for allegedly starting 2,000-plus acre wildfire

A woman is facing charges for allegedly starting the wildfire that damaged more than 2,000 acres near Myrtle Beach.

Alleged drug dealer charged in deadly overdose at hotel in Monroe

Monroe Police say they arrested the alleged drug dealer who reportedly supplied drugs to a woman who overdosed at a hotel in 2024.

Amazon targeted for viral "Economic Blackout"

A grassroots movement is calling for people to boycott Amazon and its companies for a week.

Cadillac F1 receives approval to enter global series as expanded 11th team in 2026

Cadillac’s Formula 1 team has received official approval to join the grid in 2026 and its owners insist the team will be ready to compete.

US employers add a solid 151,000 jobs last month though unemployment up to 4.1%

U.S. employers added solid 151,000 jobs last month, but the outlook is cloudy as President Donald Trump threatens a trade war, purges the federal workforce and promises to deport millions of immigrants.