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Animal Behavior During Solar Eclipse

The Solar Eclipse is almost here and come Monday, the big blackout could send creatures from crickets to elephants into a tizzy.

Meteorologist Brian Basham: Solar Eclipse 101

Getting to view a total solar eclipse is one of the rarest experiences you will have in your life. Meteorologist Brian Basham explains what happens during a solar eclipse.

Spanish Police Kill 5 in Resort Hours After Barcelona Attack

Police on Friday shot and killed five people wearing fake bomb belts who staged a car attack in a seaside resort in Spain’s Catalonia region hours after a van plowed into pedestrians on a busy Barcelona promenade, killing at least 13 people and injuring over 100 others.

South Charlotte Family Relieved Barcelona Family, Friends Are Safe

A local man who grew up in Barcelona has friends and family living there, including his son, who captured video of the scenes following the attack on Las Ramblas.

President Trump Decries Monument Removals, 'History Ripped Apart'

President Donald Trump bitingly decried the rising movement to pull down monuments to Confederate icons Thursday, declaring the nation is seeing “the history and culture of our great country being ripped apart.”

At Least 14 Dead, 80 Injured In Barcelona Terror Attack

A white van jumped the sidewalk in Barcelona’s historic Las Ramblas district on Thursday, crashing into a summer crowd of residents and tourists killing at least 14 and injuring 80.

8AM Couch Chat: Banning Students From Watching The Eclipse

Lots of school officials around the country say it's because of eye safety concerns... Locally, most of the schools are getting a half day.

Two Dead Following Single-Vehicle Accident In Lenoir

Two people were killed in a single-vehicle accident that happened in Lenoir.

Line Forms Around Discovery Place In Hopes To Purchase Solar Eclipse Glasses

Finding solar eclipse glasses in Charlotte as been a difficult task in the last week.

Man Arrested For Breaking Into Independence High School

Police say they arrested a man for breaking into Independence High School overnight.

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.”