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Mike Johnson Is The Latest GOP Nominee For House Speaker

Republicans have chosen congressman Mike Johnson of Louisiana as their latest nominee for House speaker.

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New changes coming to Charmin's toilet paper.

Concerns Grow Over Train Maintenance Facility Expansion In South End

South End Neighbors Concerned About Rail Maintenance Facility Expansion

Neighbors in South End are hoping to derail plans to expand a train maintenance facility near their homes. Opponents worry it would bring noise, light, and air pollution and deter other development.

"We've Never Had This Hard Of A Time"

Carolina Waterfowl Rescue is desperate for your help. The woman who runs it tells WCCB News @ Ten anchor Morgan Fogarty that for the first time in her 25 year animal rescue career, she is worried she won't have the funds to feed the animals in her care.

Tom Emmer Withdraws Bid For House Speaker Hours After Winning Nomination

Republican Rep. Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker Tuesday, withdrawing within hours of winning the internal party nomination after Donald Trump objected and hardliners refused to support him for the gavel.

Hickory Firefighter Charged With Sexual Exploitation Of Minor

Police say they arrested a Hickory firefighter for sexually exploiting a minor.

States Sue Meta Claiming its Social Platforms Are Addictive And Harm Children's Mental Health

Dozens of US states, including California and New York, are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people and contributing to the youth mental health crisis.

Gov. Cooper Directs $1.4 Million To Expand School Breakfast Programs

Roy Cooper announced that he is directing $1.4 million in federal funding to assist schools in expanding school breakfast programs.

Man Pleads Guilty To 32 Counts Of Various Dog Fighting Charges

CMPD has charged Earl Hamilton with several animal cruelty charges.

AP: No. 2 Duke Opens Year 2 Under Jon Scheyer With 4 Returning Starters And A Top Recruiting Class

Duke won an Atlantic Coast Conference championship in its first season of massive transition on the bench. The second-ranked Blue Devils look positioned to contend for more.

AP: An Off-Duty Pilot Is Accused Of Trying To Shut Down The Engines Of A Horizon Air Jet In Midflight

n off-duty pilot riding in the extra seat in the cockpit of a Horizon Air passenger jet tried to shut down the engines in midflight and had to be subdued by the crew, a pilot flying the plane told air traffic controllers.

Gerrymandering Concerns Raised Over New North Carolina Political Maps

Concerns over gerrymandering are front and center this week in Raleigh. State lawmakers plan to vote on new maps that could change the make-up of Congress and North Carolina's state legislature.

Cyclist Dies From Injuries Sustained From Crash

Matthews Patrol Division Officers are investigating a case that resulted in the death of a cyclist.

North Carolina Senate Advances Congressional Map Plan That Could Give Republicans a 3-Seat Gain

Republicans in the North Carolina Senate have advanced a map proposal for the state's congressional districts that could position the party to pick up at least three seats in the U.S. House next year.

Attempted Breaking And Entering In Gaston County

Gaston County Police Department are seeking a suspect who attempted to break into a trailer in a resident's driveway.

YMCA Of Greater Charlotte Announces New President & CEO

Sue Glass to be first woman to serve in the role

Chevron Buys Hess For $53 Billion, 2nd Megadeal In The Oil Patch This Month

Chevron is buying Hess Corp. for $53 billion and it's not even the biggest acquisition in the energy sector this month as major producers seize the initiative while oil prices surge.

Lincoln County Man Charged With First Degree Murder

Deputies say they charged a man with murder after a woman was found dead inside the home they shared together in Maiden.

Scotty McCreery Inducted Into NC Music Hall of Fame

Adam Wurtzel went to the Mooresville Performing Arts Center to chat with country star Scotty McCreery, as he is inducted into the NC Music Hall of Fame.

CATS Hosts 'Meet The Artist' Event For Community Input On Latest LYNX Blue Line Art Project

This is your chance to leave your mark on Charlotte! The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will host two community meetings so you have the opportunity to meet artist Christopher Weed, who will incorporate art into the future LYNX Blue Line SouthEnd Station.

Cleveland County Mom Started Crying After $394,216 Jackpot Win

Kings Mountain resident Ashley Helms and her fiancé are preparing for the birth of their second child and a $394,216 Cash 5 jackpot win came ‘at the perfect time.’