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One Injured, One In Custody After Small Device Detonated At UNC's Davie Poplar

UNC officials say the campus is open and operating as normal after a small device was detonated at Davie Poplar in McCorkle Place Thursday afternoon.

Fourth Employee Dies After October Escape Attempt At Pasquotank Correctional Institution

A fourth employee has died, according to officials, after an escape attempt at Pasquotank Correctional on October 12th.

Crisis Cleanup Working To Connect Residents With Recovery Agencies

Catawba County Emergency Services encourages residents to be aware of local and state resources available to help residents with recovery and clean-up efforts following last week’s damaging storms.

Trump Nominates Jerome Powell To Be Next Fed Chairman

President Donald Trump tapped Jerome Powell on Thursday to replace Janet Yellen as Fed chair when her term ends in February, choosing a moderate member of the Fed’s board who has backed Yellen’s cautious approach to interest rate hikes.

Locker Room Smack Talk: Panthers, Hornets And Astros

Get the latest sports updates by watching the extended version of Locker Room Smack Talk as seen on WCCB's Got Game.

3 Charged With Drug Trafficking In Union County

Deputies have charged three suspects and seized more than four ounces of heroin.

15-Year-Old Juvenile Charged After Carjacking, Police Chase

Police say they have charged a 15-year-old juvenile after a carjacking and police chase that originated in southeast Charlotte.

Shooting Investigation Underway In East Charlotte

Police are investigating after a person was shot in east Charlotte near East Sugar Creek Road.

Man Handcuffed, Duct-Taped To Chair During Chesterfield County Robbery

Investigators say a man was handcuffed and duct-taped to a chair during a robbery in Chesterfield County.

GOP Unveils New Details About Proposed Tax Cut Plan

House Republicans on Thursday unveiled a tax cut plan that would slash the corporate rate and lower the personal taxes of most Americans but also limit a cherished deduction for homeowners, as President Donald Trump and the GOP seek to deliver on the first tax revamp in three decades.

Police Arrest Man Suspected Of Killing 3 At Colorado Walmart

A man suspected of fatally shooting two men and a woman inside a suburban Denver Walmart was arrested 14 hours later following a brief car chase Thursday that ended at a congested intersection, police said.

Don't Forget To Set Back Your Clocks On November 5, 2017

Get ready to turn your clocks back an hour or "fall back" as day light savings time comes to an end this year at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 5th. Be sure to set your clocks back one hour before…

Scientists Discover Hidden Chamber In Egypt’s Great Pyramid

Scientists say they have found a hidden chamber in Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza, in what would be the first such discovery in the structure since the 19th century and one likely to spark a new surge of interest in the pharaohs.

Child Sex Offenders To Be Named As Such In US Passports

America’s registered child sex offenders will now have to use passports identifying them for their past crimes when traveling overseas.

#Trending: An Update From Wendy Williams and a Funny 'Spider-Man' Honest Trailer!

Wendy Williams gave an update on her health following her scary fall and a new 'Honest Trailer' for 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'

#Trending: Beyonce in 'The Lion King' and a World Series Proposal

Disney announced the case of 'The Lion King' live action remake and Astros player Carlos Correa proposed after winning the World Series.

Manhunt Underway for Escaped NC Inmate

A manhunt is underway for a North Carolina inmate who has escaped for the second time.

Astros Win 1st World Series Crown, Top Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7

George Springer and the Houston Astros rocketed to the top of the baseball galaxy Wednesday night, winning the first World Series championship in franchise history by romping past the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7.

Widow Questions Safety of I-485 Cable Barriers After Husband's Deadly Accident

A Charlotte widow is raising concerns about the safety of cable barriers along I-485. Jennifer Vermillion's husband died after the barriers failed to stop his car from crossing into oncoming traffic.

CMS Bond Package On The Ballot For Voters

Nearly a billion dollars in school bonds are on the ballot in Mecklenburg County next week and the county promises you won't pay for it. CMS officials say the money is desperately needed for overcrowded schools, but not everyone is on board.