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Governor Cooper Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm

Governor Cooper today declared a State of Emergency for all 100 counties as North Carolina prepares for a major winter storm expected to hit the state starting Saturday.

Jim Cantore Coming To NC In Prep For Winter Storm, Says "It Will Come In Like A Hammer"

Weather Channel Meteorologist Jim Cantore says he is coming to Asheville this weekend as the area braces for what could be a significant winter storm.

Matthews Police Investigating Circle K Armed Robbery, Seeking Witnesses

Police in Matthews, N.C., are investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store early Friday morning.

Mark Harris Releases Video Statement On Investigation, Says He'd Support New Election If Proof Of Wrongdoing Is Found

On Friday, Congressman-Elect Mark Harris released a video statement on social media regarding the investigation into possible election fraud in the 9th Congressional District race.

CMPD Makes Third Arrest In University City Murder

A third suspect has been charged with the murder of 21-year-old Javon Daniel Alim Sherwood who was shot and killed at an apartment complex in the University area.

Gano To Sit Sunday With Sore Knee, Panthers Sign Kicker Catanzaro

With Graham Gano out for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns, the Carolina Panthers have signed kicker Chandler Catanzaro, according to an announcement by the team on Friday.

Lamar Leads Grammy Noms, Where Women Make A Comeback

The music of “Black Panther,” with Kendrick Lamar in its starring role, officially owns the 2019 Grammy Awards, where women are heavily represented in the major four categories following a year where their presence was barely felt.

Marlboro Maker Places $2.4 Billion Bet On Marijuana

One of the world’s biggest tobacco companies is diving into the cannabis market with a $2.4 billion buy-in.

U.S. Hiring Slowed To 155k Jobs, Jobless Rate Stayed 3.7%

U.S. employers added 155,000 jobs in November, a slowdown from recent months but enough to suggest that the economy is expanding at a solid pace despite sharp gyrations in the stock market.

Harris Campaign Owes 34k To Scrutinized Consultant

A new filing shows the Republican candidate in North Carolina’s unresolved congressional race owes $34,000 to a consultant that’s been subpoenaed in a ballot fraud probe.

Court Deadlines Set Stage For More Russia Probe Details

Robert Mueller is set to reveal more details about his Russia investigation on Friday as he faces court deadlines in the cases of two men who worked closely with President Donald Trump.

Wilson's World: The Truck Has Been Stuffed! Day 2 Of The 2018 Subway Salvation Army Stuff the Truck Event

Wilson spent the morning at SouthPark Mall with the Salvation Army and Two Men and a Truck enjoying day 2 of the Subway Salvation Army Angel Tree Stuff the Truck event!

Hart Steps Down As Oscars Host Over His Past Anti-Gay Tweets

Just two days after being named host of the Academy Awards, Kevin Hart stepped down following an outcry over past homophobic tweets by the comedian.

Deputies Searching For Suspect Connected To Armed Robbery At Friendly Arcade In Burke County

A man is on the loose after he entered a pool hall, pointed a gun at an employee and stole money in Burke County on Monday.

AAA Offers Winter Driving Tips Ahead of Potential Winter Weather

Many parts of the Carolinas are expected to experience snow and icy conditions over the weekend, and AAA Carolinas urges motorists to be prepared. Severe weather can be both frightening and dangerous for automobile trav

All Clear After Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation Of CNN Offices

Police have given the all-clear after a phoned in bomb threat forced the evacuation of CNN's offices in New York.

School Closings And Delays For Friday, Dec. 7th Due To Winter Weather And Snowy Conditions

Some schools in our area have been impacted by winter weather and snowy conditions. Below is a list of closings and delays for Friday, December 7th.

Hania Aguilar's Father Denied U.S. Visa To Attend Her Funeral Service

The father of a North Carolina teen who was kidnapped and killed has been denied a visa to attend his daughter's funeral.

Voter ID Implementing Bill Finalized, Heads To Governor

The North Carolina General Assembly has finalized legislation implementing the voter photo identification mandate approved in a statewide referendum last month.

North Carolina GOP Open To New Election If Fraud Found

A leader of the North Carolina Republican Party says the organization would be open to a new election if an investigation were to find a high likelihood that wrongdoing swayed the state's unresolved congressional race.

LendingTree Looks To Expand HQ Operations In Mecklenburg County

While the company says the location has yet to be finalized, LendingTree, Inc., which operates the leading online loan marketplace, will reportedly expand its headquarters in Mecklenburg County, creating 436 new jobs by the end of 2023, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

NC 911 Service Restored After Interruption

Service to 911 centers in North Carolina and throughout the Southeast was restored Thursday afternoon, according to telecommunications companies that serve the centers.