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Two Lanes Still Closed On 85 South Near Statesville Avenue Due To Earlier Accident

Two lanes are still closed after an accident on I-85 southbound at the Statesville Avenue exit (39) early Wednesday evening.

Governor And First Lady Announce New Grant To Expand School Breakfast Access In 10 NC School Districts

Governor Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper announced the launch of a new grant program Wednesday that will help expand student access to school breakfast in ten North Carolina School Districts.

US To Withdraw All American Troops In Syria, Official Says

The Trump administration will soon withdraw all of the approximately 2,000 American troops from Syria, a U.S. official said Wednesday as President Donald Trump declared victory in the mission to defeat Islamic State militants there.

I-77 Mobility Partners Announces Schedule for 2019 Opening of I-77 Express

I-77 Mobility Partners today announced an adjusted timeline for the opening of the I-77 Express project.

Suspect Found Guilty In 2016 Steele Creek Homicide

The man accused of shooting and killing another man in 2016 has been found guilty of murder.

Charlotte Among Cities Named In Bloomberg Climate Challenge

The largest city in North Carolina is among 20 chosen to receive resources and technical support aimed at tackling climate change.

Man Charged With Armed Uptown Carjacking

Police have charged a man they say stole a woman's vehicle at gunpoint Tuesday morning in Uptown.

Police Need Help Finding Teen Runaway

Police are asking for help locating a 17-year-old girl who may have run away.

Signing Day Surprise: 4-Star Monroe Quarterback Flips To UNC

Four-star quarterback Sam Howell announced during a Signing Day ceremony Wednesday afternoon that he will sign with the Tar Heels and enroll in classes this January.

Taylor Heinicke To Start In Place Of Cam Newton Versus Falcons

Taylor Heinicke will be the Panthers’ starting quarterback Sunday in place of Cam Newton, general manager Marty Hurney confirmed Wednesday.

Driverless Cars Start Delivering Groceries

The nation’s largest grocery chain stepped into the driverless delivery market Tuesday, bringing milk, eggs and other items to a customer’s home in a vehicle with nobody at the wheel.

UPDATE: First Court Date Set For Woman Facing Child Abuse Charges Following School Bus Crash In Alexander County

56-year-old Kimberly Austin, the Taylorsville woman accused of being impaired and crashing into a school bus in Alexander County, is being held at the Alexander County Detention Center under a $10,000 secured bond.

Police Searching For Two Suspects In Connection To Family Dollar Robbery

Police are searching for two suspects who they say robbed a Family Dollar in North Charlotte Tuesday night.

Trump Administration Moves To Ban Bump Stocks

The Trump administration is moving to officially ban bump stocks, which allow semi-automatic weapons to fire rapidly like automatic firearms.

Police: Man Arrested After Holding Woman At Gunpoint, Stealing Her Car In North Charlotte

A man has been arrested after holding a woman at gunpoint and stealing her car in north Charlotte Tuesday morning, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Chick-Fil-A Off Woodlawn Road To Be Torn Down, Rebuilt As Drive-Thru Only To Alleviate Traffic

Chick-Fil-A fans...we're about to give you some bad news.

Insurance Institute For Highway Safety Releases 2019 Safest Vehicles Report

The top 30 safest vehicles for 2019 is out.

New Victims of Alleged Election Fraud Come Forward at Town Hall Meeting

We're hearing new stories from victims of alleged election fraud in the 9th District. Bladen County is at the center of the investigation into suspected ballot tampering.

Two Arrested In Connection To Fort Mill Carjacking, Hit And Run

Authorities say two suspects have been charged in connection to a hit and run and carjacking that occurred on December 6th.

Local School & City Water Could Be Contaminated, Harmful

Drinking water at Lake Norman High School could be contaminated with a chemical harmful to your child's health.

Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Criminal Justice Overhaul

The Senate passed a sweeping criminal justice bill Tuesday that addresses concerns that the nation’s war on drugs had led to the imprisonment of too many Americans for non-violent crimes without adequately preparing them for their return to society.

Marine Veteran To Take Wife Of 33 Years On Anniversary Cruise With $100,000 Win

Over three decades ago, Michael Harlow of Stanley met the love of his life, and now, thanks to a $100,000 lottery prize, he’s taking his wife on an anniversary cruise to celebrate their time together.