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Restaurant Owner Opposed In Bid To Lower Confederate Flag

Tommy Daras had planned on a small ceremony Wednesday to remove the Confederate flag flying from the edge of the parking lot at his South Carolina restaurant. Then he encountered a hitch.

Service Arrangements Released For Former Billy Graham Crusades Music & Program Director, Cliff Barrows

Officials with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association confirm that 93-year-old Cliff Barrows, of Marvin, NC, has passed away.

CMS Advising Students Be Kept Inside Due To Air Quality

Charlotte Mecklenburg School system is advising schools to keep students indoors as much as possible in response to the poor air quality caused by the wildfires in western North Carolina.

Woman Charged In Connection To Sandra Le Murder Indicted

A woman charged in connection to the murder of Sandra Le has been indicted after being extradited following her arrest in Mexico.

Charlotte Under Code Red Air Quality Alert Wednesday

Nine wildfires are burning more than 40,000 acres in Western North Carolina. Smoke from those fires is drifting to Charlotte, making the air dangerous for some people to breathe.

Police Find Numerous Meth Labs And Bomb Making Materials At Rowan County Home

Investigators say they arrested two people after 10 "one pot" meth labs and bomb making materials were located around their Rowan County home.

Senate Democrats Select Schumer As Minority Leader

Senate Democrats have elected Chuck Schumer to be their new minority leader when Congress convenes in January. The New Yorker will be Washington's most powerful Democrat as the party confronts an all-Republican government led by Donald Trump.

The NASCAR #Trending Topics on Social Media Heading Into the Final Race Weekend!

The 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup season is coming to a close, see what's #Trending off the track leading into the final race weekend!

Deadly Accident Has I-77 Shut Down In Huntersville

Officials say one person was killed in a multi-vehicle accident on I-77 in Huntersville.

Google Holiday Travel Hacks

CHARLOTTE, NC -- More and more people are turning to their smartphones to plan and book travel. With Thanksgiving being the top travel holiday of the…

#Trending: David Blaine's New Show Has People Talking on Twitter, Plus a Viral Video!

On the first episode of Blaine's new show, he got quite the reaction from big name celebrities!

Apple restores peach emoji to original design

Apple heard its fans and decided to listen - because the peach emoji is back to its former glory.

#Trending: 'Andy's Coming' is the New 'Mannequin Challenge,' Taking Over Social Media!

On social media, the 'Andy's Coming Challenge' is a nod to Toy Story characters! When someone yells, "Andy's Coming," you do as the toy characters and drop motionless.

Black Lives Matter Sculpture Battle After Public Altercation

Charlotte business owner accused of assault and destroying property

PLAYOFF RANKINGS: Ohio State Up; Michigan, Clemson Still Top 4

Ohio State moved into second in the College Football Playoff rankings behind Alabama, with Michigan and Clemson still in the top four after losing for the first time this season.

Officials Say The 15-Year-Old Shot Sunday Evening In East Charlotte Has Died

CMPD is investigating a shooting that happened on the 8000 block of Sherington Way in east Charlotte.

Two Suspects, Including The Victim's Son, Charged In Cleveland County Murder

Police are investigating a homicide in Cleveland County after a body was found with a gunshot wound inside a burned out mobile home.

SCDHEC Issues Code Red Air Quality Alert For Several Counties, Including York & Chester

Officials with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control have issued a Code Red Air Quality Alert for multiple counties throughout the state, including York and Chester.

Facebook's Fake News Problem: What's Its Responsibility?

Facebook is under fire for failing to rein in fake and biased news stories that some believe may have swayed the presidential election. Its predicament stems from this basic conundrum: It exercises great control over the news its users see, but it declines to assume the editorial responsibility that traditional publishers do.