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Cherryville Officer Involved In Shooting

A Cherryville police officer was involved in a shooting that resulted in one death.

Taylor Swift Announces New Album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' While Accepting Grammy

Forget her “Reputation.” Taylor Swift has a brand new album coming out. Accepting the Grammy for best pop vocal album, Taylor said she’d been keeping a secret for two years. Swift then posted a black-and-white image of her reclining across pillows across her social feeds.

Taylor Swift Wins Album Of The Year At The Grammy Awards For The Fourth Time, Setting A New Record

Taylor Swift has won album of the year for “Midnights,” breaking a Grammys record for most wins in the category with four. Miley Cyrus won record of the year Sunday night for her hit “Flowers.” Victoria Monét won best new artist at the performance-packed show that aired live from Los Angeles.

Wonderful Workweek Ahead

Clouds kick off the first full workweek of February, but sunny skies and comfy highs aren't far away.

Second Atmospheric River In Days Blows Into California, Knocking Out Power And Flooding Roads

The second of back-to-back atmospheric rivers drenched Northern California on Sunday, flooding roads, knocking out power to tens of thousands and leading forecasters to warn of possible hurricane-force winds and mudslides as it heads south over the coming days.

2 People Killed, 4 Injured In Denver Shooting, Police Say

Two people have died following an early morning shooting on Sunday in a residential area of Denver that left four other people injured, police said.

Teenager Hospitalized In Shooting Near Wingate, Suspect Still At Large

The Union County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect in connection to a shooting that hospitalized a teenage male.

TSA: Record Number Of Guns Found In 2023

A new report from the TSA shows agents recovered a record number of guns at Charlotte Douglas International Airport last year.

Man Wanted For Questioning Regarding Theft

Police in Morganton need the public’s help in identifying a man wanted for questioning regarding a theft and an assault that happened on Thursday, February 1st.

South Carolina Troopers Investigating A Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash

One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash on US 178 in Pickens County on Saturday night.

One Person Hospitalized With Life-Threatening Injuries In East Charlotte Shooting

One person was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries following a shooting in east Charlotte on Sunday morning.

46 Reported Dead In Chile As Forest Fires Move Into Densely Populated Central Areas

Intense forest fires burning around a densely populated area of central Chile have caused at least 46 deaths, Chile's president said Saturday evening, and officials said at least 1,100 homes had been destroyed.

CMS Student Killed, Three Others Seriously Injured In Huntersville Crash

A CMS high school student died and three others were taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries following a fatal car crash in Huntersville.

Juvenile Charged With Attempted Murder After Stabbing Two People At Chester County Waffle House

A 17-year-old male has been charged with attempted murder after stabbing two people outside a Waffle House in Chester County on Friday night.

Oklahoma Rattled By Shallow 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake shook an area near Oklahoma City late Friday, followed by smaller quakes during the next several hours, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

15-Year-Old Kannapolis Girl Reported Missing

The Kannapolis Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old girl.

Amazon Launches A.I. Shopping Assistant “Rufus”

Amazon shoppers can now get some artificial help, as the e-commerce giant has launched a new A.I. shopping assistant, and it’s named “Rufus.”

Man Arrested In Burke County For Producing, Distributing Child Pornography

A Burke County man is facing three felony charges after allegedly producing and distributing child pornography.

January Jobs Report: U.S. Added 353,000 Jobs

The labor department says employers added a stunning 353,000 jobs during the first month of 2024 while the overall unemployment rate remains steady for a third-consecutive month at 3.7%.

Two Women Sue Figure Skating Coach For Sex Abuse

Two young women in South Carolina have filed a federal lawsuit against their figure skating coach, a former Olympian, over claims that he sexually assaulted them.

Controversial Podcast Host Joe Rogan Signs A New Deal With Spotify For Up To A Reported $250 Million

Spotify has penned a new multi-year partnership deal with controversial podcast host Joe Rogan, whose enormously popular show will soon also be available on competing platforms, including YouTube and Apple Podcasts.

Biden Looks For A Big Win In South Carolina’s Democratic Primary After Pushing For State To Go First

President Joe Biden is looking for an easy victory Saturday in South Carolina’s Democratic primary that officially kicks off his party's nominating process, validating a new lineup he championed to better empower Black voters who helped revive his 2020 campaign.