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‘Sound Of Music’ Actress Heather Menzies-Urich Dies At 68

Actress Heather Menzies-Urich, who played one of the singing von Trapp children in the hit 1965 film, “The Sound of Music,” has died. She was 68.

Trump’s Busy Christmas Eve: Calls To Troops, Talk Of Santa

President Donald Trump’s first Christmas Eve in office was a busy one that unfolded like this: tweet against perceived adversaries, cheer U.S. troops spending the holidays overseas, play golf, chat with children anxious to know when Santa will bring their presents, eat dinner with the family and attend a church service.

White Christmas For Northeast, Midwest

The storm system attacking the Mississippi River and to the east started in Nebraska, swept across Iowa and will dump several inches of snow on Chicago.

Where’s The Party? No State Dinner In Trump’s First Year

President Donald Trump is the first president in almost a century to close his first year in office without welcoming a visiting counterpart to the U.S. with state dinner.

Bicyclist Killed After Teen Speeds Through Intersection

Police say a bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Johnston Road and Pineville-Matthews Road.

Panthers Clinch Playoff Spot With 22-19 Win Over Bucs

Cam Newton scored on a 2-yard touchdown run with 35 seconds remaining to lift the Carolina Panthers to a 22-19 win over the upset-minded Tampa Bay Buccaneers and clinch a spot in the NFC playoffs.

Pedestrian Hit By Vehicle And Killed In South Charlotte

A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle and killed at the intersection of Johnston Road and Pineville Matthews Road Sunday afternoon.

Howard Leads Hornets In 111-106 Victory Over Bucks

Dwight Howard had 21 points and 16 rebounds, and Charlotte's bench outscored Milwaukee's 50-28 as the Hornets battled back from an 18-point deficit to beat the Bucks 111-106.

Concord Family Uses Light Show To Help Charities

A Concord family's light display mesmerizes crowds every year while also raising money for charity.

New Hope Firefighter Recovering From Injuries Suffered Fighting Gastonia Fire

A New Hope Firefighter is recovering after being injured while battling a Gastonia fire Friday night.

Authorities Asking For Assistance Locating Statesville Bank Robbery Suspect

Police are looking for a man who robbed a Statesville bank Friday evening.

Davidson County Sheriff's Office Offering 50K Reward For Info On Childress Break-In Attempt

The Davidson County Sheriff's Office is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the individuals who tried to break into the home of Richard Childress.

Story Of Harding High Player Living With Coach Goes Viral After Successful Season

A high school football coach invited a homeless player to live with him and his family.

Miss America Leadership Resigns in Email Shaming Scandal

The top leadership of the Miss America Organization has resigned, sweeping out officials implicated in an email scandal that targeted past pageant winners for abuse based on their appearance, intellect and sex lives.

Bucks Closed With 9-0 Run To Beat Hornets 109-104

Kemba Walker had 32 points before leaving with an apparent injury after losing the ball and falling to the floor with the game tied at 104 with 1:42 to play.

Man With 29 Outstanding Warrants Turns Himself In

According to the CMPD, Sydney Ellis turned himself into police Thursday afternoon.

Police Investigating Homicide After Body Found In Gastonia

Police are investigating a homicide after a body was found in a Gastonia neighborhood Friday afternoon.

Fatal Traffic Accident Shuts Down Two Lanes on I-77

A fatal car accident has shut down two lanes on I77 Friday afternoon.

Trump Signs, Lauds Tax Overhaul, Off To Florida For Holidays

President Donald Trump says he’s getting ready to sign into law a $1.5 trillion tax overhaul package. It provides generous cuts for corporations and the wealthiest Americans and smaller ones for the middle class and low-income families.