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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he's dropping his bid for reelection

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is ended his bid for a third term as governor

Wisconsin judge convicted in immigration case resigns

A Wisconsin state judge convicted of blocking ice agents from doing their job has resigned. Hannah Dugan announced Saturday she is stepping down.

CMPD mourns the sudden passing of Officer Michael Miles

CMPD is mourning the sudden passing of Officer Michael Miles after a medical event. Officer Miles leaves behind a loving partner and four children.

Crude prices rise and oil company shares jump after the US raid on Venezuela

U.S. stocks are rising at the open led by technology and energy stocks.

Rowan County road closes for culvert repairs

Smith Road will be closed until January 16

Foggy Monday, Warmer & Windier Days Ahead

Gray start to workweek, warmer & windier days ahead

Dense fog will impact your Monday morning commute, but the week ahead looks much brighter beyond today.

Carolina Panthers win NFC South title and earn playoff spot with Atlanta Falcons' 19-17 win over New Orleans Saints

The Carolina Panthers win the NFC South title and earn a playoff spot with the Atlanta Falcons' 19-17 win over the New Orleans Saints.

Near record warmth this week

A warm and dry stretch ahead for the Carolinas. Near record warmth by the middle of the week.

Hollywood starts 2026 with 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' No. 1, as James Cameron's sci-fi epic crosses $1B

Hollywood kicked off 2026 with “Avatar: Fire and Ash” atop the box office for the third straight week and with hopes for a blockbuster-filled year after a disappointing 2025.

Audit finds North Carolina lottery sales up, school money down

A new audit into the North Carolina Education Lottery reveals lotto ticket sales surged last year but for some reason, payments to North Carolina public schools declined.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 19, 2025. (Evelyn Hockstein/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Rubio says US won’t govern Venezuela but will press for changes through oil blockade

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is suggesting the United States won't govern Venezuela other than enforcing an existing “oil quarantine” on the country.

Coast Guard Saves People And Pets At Outer Banks

Coast Guard saves people and pets off Carolina coast

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two people and pets off the Carolina coast this week.

Measles exposure confirmed in Gaston County

Officials say there has been a measles exposure in Gaston County.

1 dead, 2 seriously injured in northeast Charlotte crash

One person died and two others were seriously injured in a car crash in northeast Charlotte early Sunday morning.

Canales says 'there's still hope' after Panthers fail to clinch NFC South for 2nd straight week

If the Falcons defeat New Orleans on Sunday, Carolina will win the division and host a first-round game next weekend.

Near record warm temperatures on the horizon

Sunshine returns and temperatures begin to warm. Record highs possible by the middle of next week.

What we know about a US strike that captured Venezuela's Maduro

President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will manage Venezuela until there can be a transition of power, utilizing its oil reserves for rebuilding.