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Pompeo Meets With Turkish Leaders To Discuss Slaying Of Missing Saudi Writer

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has landed in Turkey to discuss the disappearance and alleged slaying of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi with authorities there.

Polio-Like Disease Affecting Children Spreads Across the Country, with Confirmed Cases in Carolinas

MEDICAL MYSTERY: A rare polio-like disease affecting children is spreading across the country. There are 62 confirmed cases so far of Acute Flaccid Myelitis in 22 states, including North and South Carolina.

$4.5 Million Tax Dollars Released For CMS Security Updates

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is one step closer toward revamping school security.

Wanted Man Update: Zachary Paul Toth In Custody In Union County

UPDATE: 26-year-old Zachary Toth is in custody in Union County.

Mysterious Paralyzing Illness Found Among Kids In 22 States

U.S. health officials on Tuesday reported a jump in cases of a rare paralyzing illness in children, and said it seems to be following an every-other-year pattern.

Mega Millions Jackpot Now $667M, 3rd Largest In US History

The Mega Millions prize was already giant, but now it’s even bigger.

CMS Continues To Tighten School Security

Dr. Clayton Wilcox, superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, on Oct. 16 presented his plan to use $4.5 million from Mecklenburg County to strengthen school security.

Florida Officials Raise State’s Death Toll To 16

Officials say 16 people died in Florida because of Hurricane Michael, doubling the numbers of deaths in the state.

One Person Shot In Parking Lot Of Habitat For Humanity ReStore In Southeast Charlotte

One person was seriously injured in a shooting in the parking lot of the Habitat For Humanity ReStore on North Wendover Road in southeast Charlotte.

Changes To LYNX Connector Bus Bridge Go Into Effect October 16th

The LYNX Blue Line light rail is currently operating modified service due to the extensive damage to the overhead catenary system (OCS) caused by Hurricane Michael.

Charlotte Hornets Announce 2018 Opening Night Roster

The Charlotte Hornets announced today the team’s 2018-19 Opening Night roster.

Carolina BalloonFest To Be Held This Weekend In Statesville

The 45th annual Carolina BalloonFest will be held this weekend in Statesville (October 19th-October 21st).

Lara Trump Campaigns For North Carolina Republicans

President Trump's daughter-in-law Lara Trump was campaigning in Salisbury Tuesday morning.

Sears Files For Bankruptcy After Racking Up Billions In Losses

Sears has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, buckling under its massive debt load and staggering losses.

Prince Harry And Wife Meghan Markle Announce Pregnancy

Kensington Palace says Prince Harry and his wife the Duchess of Sussex are expecting a child in the spring.

Officials Say A Child Is First To Die In Florida Flu Season

Florida health officials say a child is the first to die during this year's flu season.

Local Farm Responds After Accusations Of Racism

Teachers say an employee at a family farm made racist remarks toward students on a field trip this month.

Storms Worsen Major Erosion Behind New Denver Homes

The erosion is happening behind the brand new homes at the Villages of Denver neighborhood.

Host Committee for 2020 RNC in Charlotte Working to Raise $70 Million

We're hearing from leadership of the committee that will host the 2020 Republican National Convention in Charlotte. They'll be responsible for raising money and making sure everything goes off smoothly.

NC Commits $400M Now For Florence Recovery

North Carolina legislators are spending $400 million to speed recovery from Hurricane Florence and setting aside another $450 million for upcoming needs, temporarily setting aside the sharp partisanship that's typified government.