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Bannon Could Campaign For Pittenger's Opponent In The 2018 Primary

Congressman Robert Pittenger responded Thursday to a recent report saying that Steve Bannon would not back him in the 2018 primary, but rather his opponent Mark Harris.

Carolina's Health Care System Holds Balloon Release For Victims Of Substance Abuse

In North Carolina, 124 people die each month from drug overdoses.

Drug Bust Yields Over 20 Arrests, Including A Chesterfield County Detention Officer

A Chesterfield County corrections officer was among more than 20 people arrested Monday during a drug bust on BBB Circle.

3 Suspects Arrested In Connection To A West Charlotte Homicide

Police say a man shot in west Charlotte Friday afternoon has died from his injuries.

Multiple Drug Trafficking Suspects Arrested In Union County

Narcotics detectives with the Union County Sheriff's Office say they have busted several drug operations, arrested multiple suspects, and seized a large amount of dangerous drugs since last Friday.

Shooting Suspect Arrested In Caldwell County

Deputies have charged the suspect wanted for a shooting Wednesday night on Highway 268.

CMPD And QuikTrip Establish Exchange Zones After Baseball Player Shot And Killed

The CMPD is partnering with QuikTrip to establish safe zones for people to complete transactions initiated online.

Trump Declares Opioids A Public Health Emergency

In ringing and personal terms, President Donald Trump on Thursday pledged to “overcome addiction in America,” declaring the opioid crisis a nationwide public health emergency and announcing new steps to combat what he described as the worst drug crisis in U.S. history.

House Backs $4T Budget, Faces Challenges On Trump Tax Plan

Republicans powered a $4 trillion budget through the House on Thursday by a razor-thin margin, a close vote underscoring the difficulties that lie ahead in delivering President Donald Trump’s promise to cut taxes.

Another 100,000 Gallons Spilled At Wastewater Pipe Repair Site After Streambank Collapses

Officials say another estimated 100,000 gallons of wastewater was spilled Thursday morning when the streambank collapsed at the repair site of the 36 inch wastewater pipe.

House Passes $4T Budget In Step Forward For Trump Tax Plan

The House on Thursday gave a significant boost to President Donald Trump’s promise to cut taxes, narrowly passing a GOP budget that shelves longstanding concerns over federal deficits in favor of a rewrite of the tax code that Republicans promise will jump-start the economy.

National Weather Service Confirms Tornado At Hickory Regional Airport

On Wednesday, the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg announced that an EF2 tornado did touch down Monday evening at the Hickory Regional Airport based on their preliminary findings.

Pumpkin Decoration Ideas | PHOTOS

Celebrate National Pumpkin Day with some of these great pumpkin decoration ideas.

Panthers' Kuechly, Coleman On Track To Play Sunday

The Panthers get some much needed good news at just the right time. While several players were sidelined this afternoon, the quarterback of the defense was full go.

#Trending: Darrell Wallace Jr. Will Ride Full-Time for Richard Petty Motorsports in 2018

The cutest smiling dog at a shelter & Bubba Wallace's new full-time ride in NASCAR's Cup series!

#Trending: Legendary Musician Fats Domino Dies at 89 & Burger King Throws Shade

Rock n' roll pioneer, Fats Domino, died at 89 and Burger King throws some shade at fast food competitor, McDonalds!

Trump Takes a Step to Fight Opioids

According to the center for disease control, In 2015, 62 people died every day from prescription opioids. That number is estimated to be even higher now. Today, the president looks to take a major step toward solving the crisis.

Charlotte Reaches 76 Homicides in 2017

A call for action to curb crime, as the Queen City reaches 76 homicides this year. The latest murders happened after a fight in West Charlotte and a robbery on the east side. Police are also releasing details of an arrest after a pregnant woman was strangled.

CMS Magnet Lottery Opening Early This Year

Parents Offered More Choices for 2018-2019 School Year

CMPD Receives Grant to Test Backlogged Rape Kits

Hundreds of rape victims could finally be on the road to getting justice after more than a decade of their cases sitting cold. The city has approved a nearly million dollar grant from the Department of Justice for CMPD to help test backlogged rape kits.

School Closings And Delays For Thursday, October 26th

As cleanup and power outages still plague many areas hit hard by Monday's storms, several schools have announced closures or delays for Thursday, October 26th.