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Former Duke player Kyle Singler charged with assaulting girlfriend in Oklahoma

Former Duke and Oklahoma City Thunder player Kyle Singler has been charged for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend in Oklahoma.

Layoffs piling up, raising worker anxiety across America

Here's what you need to know about today's job market and why companies are making job cuts.

Hurricane Melissa leaves dozens dead in trail of destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa was grinding across Cuba on Wednesday as a Category 2 storm after pummeling Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record.

Monkey Business: Authorities say 'aggressive' research monkeys escape following crash

Monkeys being transported on a Mississippi highway escaped captivity after the truck carrying them overturned, according to law enforcement.

CMS confirms case of Tuberculosis at local school

Positive case of Tuberculosis was discovered a North Mecklenburg High School in Huntersville

Wetness continues Wednesday, dry by Halloween

Another round of scattered showers arrives this Hump Day afternoon and evening, but the great pumpkin in the sky makes a triumphant return soon.

Judge Talks Challenges Within The Judicial System

Mecklenburg County Judge details challenges within the court system

Judge Trosch is running for the seat at a time where Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say more than half of all violent arrests involve people with prior arrests, raising red flags about a revolving door in the judicial system.

Claflin University student from Charlotte dies after collapsing in campus gym

A Claflin University senior from Charlotte, passed away after collapsing in a gym on campus.

Rising Spotlight: Dr. Ted Injury Law

In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Ted Greve, founder of Ted A. Greve & Associates, about the types of cases they handle as well as to announce their brand-new name change to Dr. Ted Injury Law.

Us Government Shutdown Food Aid What To Know

What to know as federal food benefits and preschool aid could run dry

Federal food aid (SNAP) and preschool funding (Head Start) are set to expire. What you need to know as the deadline approaches.

Gaza ceasefire tested as Israel and Hamas exchange fire and blame

Israel ordered "powerful strikes" in Gaza. In response, Hamas threatened to delay the hostage body handover, increasing cease-fire strain.

Hurricane Melissa roars ashore in Jamaica at Category 5 strength, breaks Atlantic's modern landfalling pressure record

At 892 mb, Melissa is the most intense landfalling Atlantic storm since the infamous 1935 "Labor Day" hurricane. Wind gusts approaching 220 mph are among the strongest *ever* recorded on Earth.

US launches 3 strikes on alleged drug-running boats off Colombia, killing 14

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that the U.S. military has carried out three strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean against boats accused of carrying drugs, killing 14 people and leaving one survivor.

Runners lace up their sneakers for the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon

The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon takes place on Saturday, November 15th and benefits the Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital.

Up 'n Adam: Lake Hickory Haunts

Adam Wurtzel went to Lake Hickory Haunts to experience 13 unique haunted attractions.

Residents and tourists trapped in Jamaica brace for Melissa

Jamaican residents and tourists trapped on the island are bracing for what will be the strongest storm to make landfall in the island nation’s 63-year history.

Wet & chilly stretch continues

Off-and-on showers persist this Tuesday before another round of widespread rain arrives by Wednesday afternoon.

1.4m North Carolinians Rely On Snap To Pay For Their Food

Local food banks brace for end of SNAP benefits

Federal funding for SNAP benefits is set to expire November 1st if Congress does not reach a spending deal. Learn how a Charlotte-area food bank is preparing for the looming crisis.