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DA To Seek Death Penalty Against Couple Accused In Double Murder, Kidnapping

The district attorney announced that he will be seeking the death penalty against a couple accused in a double murder and kidnapping of an 11-year-old girl.

#Trending: A Ring is Found in the Strangest Place & Jennifer Lawrence Checks Out Reviews!

After losing her ring 13 years ago, a woman's family found it wrapped around a carrot & Jennifer Lawrence guesses: wine review or movie review!

War Would be ‘Horrific’ but N. Korea Nukes ‘Unimaginable’

A military solution to the North Korean missile threat would be “horrific” but allowing Pyongyang to develop the capability to launch a nuclear attack on the United States is “unimaginable,” the top U.S. military officer said Thursday in Beijing.

Veterans Get Expanded College Assistance Under Trump

Military veterans are getting unlimited access to college assistance under legislation President Donald Trump has signed into law.

Winning NC Powerball Numbers For August 16, 2017

The winning numbers for the August 16, 2017 North Carolina Powerball are in.

Newton Officials On Alert for Soldier's Reunion Parade

The violence in Virginia has sparked conversations nationwide and right here in our area. Organizers of a more than century old tradition in Newton are on alert but are hoping for no problems at Thursday's parade.

Local Business Owner Giving Away 500 Pairs Of Eclipse Glasses

A local business owner is celebrating the historic solar eclipse by giving away 500 pairs of glasses.

Two Suspects Charged In June 2015 Murder Case Found Not Guilty

Diondre Bittle and Cordero McCoy were both found not guilty Wednesday after being tried for the murder of Shawn Parker back in June 2015.

Man Found Dead In SouthPark Harris Teeter Bathroom

Police are investigating after a man was found dead in the bathroom of a SouthPark Harris Teeter Wednesday night.

City Of Charlotte Announces CFD Deputy Chief Key As Interim Fire Chief

The City of Charlotte announced today that Deputy Chief Howard “Pete” Key has been selected to lead Charlotte Fire Department (CFD) as interim chief, effective Sept. 1.

CMS Is Ready To Open On Aug. 28

“We’re really excited about the opening of schools. We’re really excited about what we can do for the kids,” said Dr. Clayton M. Wilcox, superintendent of CMS, at an Aug. 16 media briefing. “We’re going to build on a rich legacy of success.”

Can’t See The Solar Eclipse? Tune In Online Or On TV

Ronald Dantowitz has been looking forward to Monday’s solar eclipse for nearly 40 years.

Deputy Recovering After Chemical Exposure During Breaking And Entering Call

A deputy that was exposed to chemicals on the site of a breaking and entering call Tuesday is recovering.

Back To Bomb Shelters? North Korea Threats Revive Nuke Fears

After the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, the era of nuclear nightmares — of the atomic arms race, of backyard bomb shelters, of schoolchildren diving under desks to practice their survival skills in the event of an attack — seemed to finally, thankfully, fade into history.