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I 85 Reopens After Tractor Trailer Flips Over

Miles of gridlock after tractor trailer flips over and lands across four lanes of I-85 during Friday rush hour

Southbound Interstate 85 has officially reopened after a tractor trailer overturned.

1 shot in parking lot of Home Depot off South Boulevard

Police are investigating a shooting in a parking lot in south Charlotte.

Liz Monterrey Duvall To Remain As Vice Chair

CMS Board of Ed Vice Chair says she will stay in role despite security concerns she has for herself and her family

The newly selected Vice Chair of the CMS Board of Education has decided to remain in her role for now.

Petition calls for some CMS Board members to resign

Nearly 400 people so far have signed a petition calling for the resignation of the five board members who voted to terminate CMS Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill.

Panthers WRs Jalen Coker and Xavier Legette return to practice, LB Devin Lloyd out against Browns

Carolina Panthers wide receivers Jalen Coker and Xavier Legette have returned to practice on a limited basis and are listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns.

Supreme Court rejects a Trump-backed Missouri congressional map for the third time

The Supreme Court has turned away an attempt to use a new Missouri congressional map backed by President Donald Trump. Friday's decision puts an end to a long-running legal dispute as absentee voting is underway in the midterm elections.

It's officially Dolly Parton Day, with parades, pink lights and book drives

Communities worldwide are dedicating Friday to honoring Dolly Parton. The day falls on Sept. 25, a wink at her hit song “9 to 5.” Parton, who died of cancer last month at age 80, left a legacy as a singer-songwriter, actor, philanthropist and entrepreneur. In the U.S., many states are establishing Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day, highlighting her career and commitment to improving literacy.

Supreme Court lets Trump administration use revamped federal voter eligibility database for now

The Supreme Court is allowing states to resume using a controversial federal tool to check voter eligibility before the November elections.

Monroe Police seize over 10 pounds of drugs, thousands of dollars, and several firearms in drug bust

The Monroe Police Department has made an arrest after a months-long investigation into multiple Monroe residences.

A reprieve from rising oil prices helps US stocks rise toward the finish of a winning week

A cooldown in oil prices on Friday helped release some of the pressure that’s built up on Wall Street, and U.S. stocks are rising toward the finish of a winning week.

Rising Spotlight: Plumped, An Aesthetic Boutique

This week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Kristin Cabeda, the visionary behind Plumped, An Aesthetic Boutique, about the innovative, non-surgical cosmetic treatments they provide, and about recently opening a second location in Waxhaw, NC.