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Ryan, Falcons Hand Panthers 7th Straight Loss, 24-10

It’s been a disappointing season for Matt Ryan and the Falcons, but the veteran quarterback is excited about what’s ahead for Atlanta next season — particularly on offense.

6 Hurt When Car Crashes Into Church, Shatters Stained Glass

A car smashed through a church wall in Ohio during Sunday morning services, injuring six people and shattering stained glass.

Authorities Investigating After Man Found Dead In Matthews Home

Authorities are conducting a death investigation after a body was found in a Matthews residence.

Williams' 7 3-pointers Lift Hornets Past Pistons 98-86

Marvin Williams found his shooting stroke on Friday night, making a career-high 7 of 11 shots from beyond the arc on the way to a season-high 24 points as the Charlotte Hornets beat the Detroit Pistons for the third time this season, 98-86.

Federal Shutdown Begins After Lawmakers Fail To Reach Deal

A partial federal shutdown took hold early Saturday after Democrats refused to meet President Donald Trump’s demands for $5 billion to start erecting his cherished Mexican border wall, a chaotic postscript for Republicans in the waning days of their two-year reign controlling government.

Welcome Home Eight Years In The Making

A Waxhaw Dad And Warrior Returns Home To Large, Unexpected Welcome

Suspects Wanted For Rowan County Break-Ins

Deputies have issued warrants for two suspects in connection to a series of break-ins across the southeastern part of the county.

Midnight Shutdown Seems All But Certain As Talks Continue On Capitol Hill

Even as frenetic negotiations continued at the Capitol, the House adjourned without a deal on spending Friday night, all but ensuring a partial government shutdown at midnight with President Donald Trump demanding billions of dollars for his long-promised Mexican border wall.

Two SC Men Arrested In Connection To Cabarrus County Bank Robbery

The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office has arrested two men in connection to a bank robbery Friday morning.

In-Person Visits Return To Mecklenburg County Jail For The Holidays

The jail will offer free in-person visits during the week of December 24, 2018 through December 31, 2018 as a temporary measure until the policy is fully put into effect.

Stanly Man Faces More Than 2 Dozen Felony Charges After Alleged Misuse Of Company Credit Card

Lincoln County deputies have arrested a man accused of making multiple unauthorized purchases on a company credit card.

Carolina Taxi Employee Shot During Armed Robbery, Two Suspects Wanted

Police are investigating an armed robbery and shooting that happened at a business early Friday morning.

Vietnam Veteran Wins $100,000 Powerball Prize A Week Before Christmas

Benjamin Estioko Jr. of Shelby said he’s celebrating the holiday early after he won a $100,000 Powerball prize.

Education Lottery Issues New Warning About A Scratch-Off Scam

The N.C. Education Lottery is issuing a new warning to players to buy lottery tickets only from authorized lottery retailers after receiving additional reports of a scam involving scratch-off tickets altered to appear as a “winning ticket.”

Charlotte DOT Announces Upcoming Street Closures

The Charlotte Department of Transportation wants the public to be aware of multiple upcoming street closures around Charlotte.

City Of Charlotte Offices Closed For Christmas And New Year holidays

City of Charlotte offices will close Monday, Dec. 24; Tuesday, Dec. 25; and Tuesday, Jan. 1, in observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Illegal Immigrants Charged With Drug Trafficking In Iredell County

Two illegal immigrants have been arrested following an investigation into drug trafficking in Southern Iredell County.

Boone PD Investigating Fake Bomb Threat Made Near Watauga County Courthouse

Police in Boone are still investigating after an unknown called in a bomb threat near the Watauga County Courthouse Friday morning.

Suspect Wanted By CMPD Has Been Arrested

CMPD says Michael Mangan was arrested Tuesday night.

10 Local Counties To Receive SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations located in North Carolina as a result of extensive flooding and wind caused by Hurricane Florence that occurred from Sept. 14 through Nov. 21, 2018.