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Senators Burr And Tillis Pass Resolution To Honor Life of Rev. Billy Graham

Senators Burr and Tillis jointly introduced Senate Joint Resolution 53, honoring the life of William “Billy” F. Graham Jr.

Newton's Heave Helps Miami Stun No. 9 North Carolina 91-88

Ja'Quan Newton hit a running 3-pointer from a few steps across midcourt at the horn, lifting Miami to a 91-88 upset of No. 9 North Carolina in a wild finish Tuesday night.

Georgia Teacher In Custody After Reports Of Shots At School

A social studies teacher barricaded himself inside a locked classroom at a Georgia high school on Wednesday and apparently fired a single shot from a handgun, authorities said.

Hornets Win Fifth straight, top Bulls 118-103

Dwight Howard Scored 24 points in a 118-103 win over the visiting Chicago Bulls.

Panthers Release Running Back Jonathan Stewart

The Carolina Panthers have released veteran running back Jonathan Stewart, according to the team.

Police Investigating Homicide In Albemarle

Police are investigating after a man was found shot to death inside a home in Albemarle Tuesday night.

#Trending: The Spice Girls Reuniting for the Royal Wedding

Mel B let it slip that the Spice Girls will be reuniting to perform at the Royal Wedding!

#Trending: Serena Williams' Billboards & the Movies that Should've Made it to the Oscars!

Alexis Ohanian purchased 4 billboards to support Serena Williams & which comic book movies should've been up for Oscars!

Students Wary, Hopeful, on Return to Site of School Shooting

The walkway leading onto the campus of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is lined with flowers and photographs, memorials to the 17 students and teachers killed in a Valentine’s Day massacre that forever altered their lives and thrust them into the center of the nation’s gun debate.

Defying The NRA, Dick’s Takes A harder Line Against Guns

Dick’s Sporting Goods will immediately stop selling assault-style rifles and ban the sale of all guns to anyone under 21, the company said Wednesday, as its CEO took on the National Rifle Association by demanding tougher gun laws after the massacre in Florida.

Graham, Wary of Politics in Life, Gets Capitol Salute

He felt stung by the politics that helped define his life — and resolved to keep a distance. But in death, the Rev. Billy Graham is getting a rare tribute from the nation’s top political leaders under Capitol Rotunda.

Union County Sheriff Search for Missing 12-Year-Old

Police are searching for a missing 12-year-old boy in Union County Wednesday.

Final Night of Public Visitation for Late Rev. Billy Graham

The final visitors paid their respects to the late Rev. Billy Graham on Tuesday night. Thousands passed by his casket over two days of public visitation at the Graham Family Homeplace.

Theatre Prop Prompts Suspicious Package Scare At CLT Airport

The CMPD Bomb Squad responded to Charlotte Douglas International Tuesday night after reports of a suspicious package.

Lights Out on Charlotte Area Interstates

NCDOT has the money for a lighting fix.

Rev. Graham's Body Will Arrive In D.C. Wednesday To Lie In Honor In The Nation's Capitol

It's a rare American honor. The late Reverend Billy Graham will lie in honor in the Rotunda of the Capitol in Washington, D.C. starting Wednesday.

Catawba County Man Pleads Guilty To Murder In 2015 Death Of 7-Month-Old Baby

Tyler Linebarger pleaded guilty Tuesday morning to second-degree murder and two counts of felony child abuse related to the 2015 death of a seven-month-old baby.

Kevin Smith Posts Facebook Live Update Following Massive Heart Attack Sunday Night

Actor-director Kevin Smith says he had a "massive" heart attack after performing at a Los Angeles comedy show Sunday night.

Sessions: Justice Dept Can Ban Bump Stocks With Regulation

Justice Department officials are forging ahead with plans to ban rapid-fire bump stocks, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Tuesday — a move that would likely set the stage for long legal battles with gun manufacturers while the devices remain on the market.