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Officials remind public of fire danger this fall

We see it all too often this time of year. Wildfires raging across beautiful landmarks like Pilot Mountain - and they’re almost always caused by human carelessness.

15-year-old charged in shooting death of 14-year-old in Rock Hill

Officers say a 14-year-old is dead after being shot by a 15-year-old in Rock Hill on Thursday.

CMPD: Speed a factor in deadly west Charlotte crash

The 24-year-old driver of a car involved in a west Charlotte crash has died from his injuries, according to CMPD.

SBI investigating in custody death following east Charlotte traffic stop

The SBI is investigating an in-custody death after a man detained by CMPD died following a medical episode in the back of a police vehicle.

Broadway and Brunch in South End this weekend

Broadway and Brunch held at Suffolk Punch is an experience hosted by the Jessie Booth, a performer and vocalist who has worked on Broadway shows.

12-year old fashion designer featured in Charlotte Fashion Week

With Charlotte Fashion Week underway a 12- year- old girl will be showcasing her designs on the runway.

Tropical Impacts possible in the Carolinas

Isolated showers Friday turns to widespread rain overnight. By early next week all attention turns to the tropics, where Imelda could impact the Carolinas.

Ex-South Carolina sheriff pleads guilty to stealing from police fund

A former sheriff in South Carolina has pleaded guilty to charges of stealing money from the force's benevolence fund.

North Carolina Medicaid patients face care access threat as funding impasse continues

North Carolina Medicaid patients face a threat of reduced access to services due to a funding impasse.

Ex-FBI Director James Comey indicted on charges of lying to Congress and obstruction

James Comey has been charged with making a false statement to Congress and obstruction of a criminal proceeding.

1 dead in Chester County crash

One person died in a single-vehicle crash in Chester County on Wednesday.

8th positive rabies case confirmed in Mecklenburg County

A bat tested positive for rabies in Mecklenburg County, the eighth confirmed case of the year.

Healthy Headlines: Finding Important Care For Anxiety & Depression

Healthy Headlines: Finding important care for anxiety and depression

In this week's Novant Health Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Preeya Patel, of Novant Health Waverly Pediatrics and Primary Care, about anxiety and depression.

Trump signs executive order supporting proposed deal to put TikTok under US ownership

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that he says will allow TikTok to continue operating in the United States in a way that meets national security concerns laid out by the law.

The $300K Magic Trick: Sleight-of-hand technique used in heist at Pineville jewelry store

Now you see it, now you don't! Federal officials say a magic trick was used to pull off a $300,000 heist at a jewelry store in Pineville.

Amazon to pay $2.5 billion to settle FTC allegations it duped customers into enrolling in Prime

Former Panthers LB arrested, accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend

Former Carolina Panthers linebacker Amare Barno was arrested in Charlotte late Wednesday night on domestic violence charges.

All rise for Queen City Fashion Week

Charlotte Fashion Week is taking over the Queen City, blending high fashion with a powerful message of anti-bullying awareness.

2 arrested after ambulance struck by gunfire in Uptown Charlotte during patient transport

Two people were arrested after a Medic ambulance was struck by gunfire in Uptown early Thursday morning.

Merriam-Webster adds over 5K words to "Collegiate" dictionary

Hard pass. Cold brew. Dad bod. More than 5,000 new words were added to the Merriam-Webster "Collegiate" dictionary.

"Law & Order" stars Maura Tierney and Reid Scott

Adam Wurtzel spoke with two of the stars of "Law & Order," as the show premieres their momentous 25th season.

Starbucks to close stores, lay off 900 workers as part of turnaround plan

Starbucks is laying off around 900 non-retail employees and closing some U.S. and Canadian stores as it focuses more of its resources on a turnaround.