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Severe Weather Brings Lightning, Strong Winds, And Hail To The Charlotte Area | PHOTOS

Check out these viewer photos that were sent in as severe thunderstorms pushed across the viewing area Tuesday night.

Smoke from White Creek Fire in Burke and Catawba Counties, Fire Now 30 Percent Contained

Residents of southern Burke and Catawba Counties are experiencing smoke this afternoon from the White Creek Fire, which is burning in the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area, and well within containment lines.

Man Named In Brady Jersey Case Sought Autographs, Selfies

The Mexican media executive suspected of stealing Tom Brady's jersey went to the Super Bowl as a working journalist but spent the week collecting selfies and autographs from football greats and boasting to colleagues that he was there as a fan.

A Lincoln County School Is Taking Extra Precautions Over Growing Cold and Flu Concerns

School officials are asking for help from parents as the number of flu and cold related absences climb.

Wells Fargo: All ATMs Will Take Phone Codes, Not Just Cards

Wells Fargo plans to upgrade all 13,000 of its ATMs next week to allow customers to access their funds using their cellphones instead of traditional bank cards.

Apple Cuts Prices On Lower-End iPads, Releases Red iPhones

Apple is cutting prices on two iPad models and introducing red iPhones, but the company held back on updating its higher-end iPad Pro tablets.

Rug & Home Foundation Raising Funds to Help Little Selah Grace & Her Family

Meet Selah Grace, a beautiful little girl who has a happy and upbeat look on life, who loves her pink cowgirl hat and who has faith stronger than just about anyone. At just 4 years old, this precious little girl was diagnosed with neuroblastoma cancer in January 2016, and she has been dealing with the effects of that diagnosis ever since.

Ashley Park Students Get A Surprise Visit From A Harlem Globetrotter

Barry White, Jr.'s students at Ashley Park PreK-8 School got a big surprise Tuesday when Harlem Globetrotter Zeus McClurkin stopped by to spread some goodwill.

DA Says Catawba County Deputy Acted Lawfully In Fatal November 2016 Shooting

The District Attorney for the 25th District of NC says the sheriff's deputy who fatally shot a suspect on November 28, 2016 did so lawfully.

Panthers' Cam Newton, Charles Johnson and Damiere Byrd To Undergo Surgical Procedures

Quarterback Cam Newton (shoulder), defensive end Charles Johnson (back) and wide receiver Damiere Byrd (knee) are undergoing surgical procedures that will sideline them during the Panthers’ offseason practice program.

Nearby Shooting Puts Two Salisbury Schools On Precautionary Lockdown

Police say Salisbury High School and Livingstone College were both placed on a precautionary lockdown for several hours Tuesday after a shooting in the area.

CMPD Officer Hits Bicyclist With Patrol Car

Police say a bicyclist is being treated for an arm injury after being struck by a CMPD police cruiser in north Charlotte.

Northwest School of the Arts Student Pleads Guilty, Remains On ICE Hold

Gustavo "Gus" Zamudio plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge in court Tuesday.

Owners Charged With Trafficking Drugs Out Of Lincolnton Store

Three people have been arrested after deputies say they were trafficking drugs out of a store in Lincolnton.

#Trending: The 'Mulan' Remake is Leaving Out Iconic Songs & a UNC Charlotte Class Creates Epic Trick Shot!

The remake of 'Mulan' in the works will NOT have any songs in it and a class at UNC Charlotte made an epic March Madness themed video!

#Trending: Ellen Highlights an Inspiring Coach & a Soccer Player had a MAJOR Interview Flub!

Ellen had a softball coach on her show to highlight how important he is to his team and a soccer player had a MAJOR slip up during a post-game interview!

White House Plays Defense After Comey's Announcements

The FBI director confirmed an open, ongoing investigation into the Russian government's efforts to interfere in the 2016 Presidential election and he also swatted down President Donald Trump's tweet about President Obama wiretapping him.

Hookah Bar Owner Plans "Stop the Violence" Townhall After Stabbings

The owner of a hookah bar in University City says he wants to find a way to stop the violence. His comments come one day after five people were stabbed outside his business.

CMS Talent Shines At The Belk Theatre For 'A Musical Showcase' Competition

Created by Charlotte Concerts, A Musical Showcase featured performances by 14 instrumental and choral ensembles from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Missing South Charlotte teenager found safe

A missing South Charlotte teenager is back with her family. The girl has a developmental disability and there are a lot of questions about where she's been for the past week and who she's been with.