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SpaceX Giant Rocket Explodes Minutes After Launch From Texas

SpaceX’s giant new rocket exploded minutes after blasting off on it first test flight and crashed into the Gulf of Mexico.

Richard Sheltra Memorial 5K & Fun Run

This month honors 7 years since a Pineville firefighter died in the line of duty. The community is coming together again this weekend to honor Richard Sheltra.

3 Killed In Central U.S. Tornadoes

Strong storms with tornadoes and hail have killed at least three people in central Oklahoma. The National Weather Service began issuing tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings Wednesday evening in Oklahoma, Kansas and Iowa.

Birdsong Brewery Reduces Carbon Footprint By Going Green

With 220 solar panels installed on their rooftop, Birdsong Brewing reduced its carbon emissions and coal ash which can harm the environment.

Twitter Removes Policy Against Deadnaming Transgender People

Twitter has quietly removed a policy against the “targeted misgendering or deadnaming of transgender individuals,” raising concerns that the Elon Musk-owned platform is becoming less safe for marginalized groups.

J-Hope Becomes 2nd BTS Member To Join South Korean Army

J-Hope, a member of K-pop sensation BTS, entered a South Korean boot camp Tuesday to start his 18-month compulsory military service, becoming the group’s second member to join the country's army.

Truist Invests $5 Million Into Atrium Health To Improve Healthcare Access in Underserved Communities

Atrium Health Foundation received a $5 million dollar investment from Truist to improve access to healthcare and create new pathways for healthcare careers and education.

Harris Teeter To Host Drug Take-Back Event On April 22

Harris Teeter will host a drug take-back event at four of its Charlotte locations from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023, as part of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

Union Co. Man's Facebook Page Is Hacked; Dozens Scammed Out Of Money

Hackers target a Union County man's e-mail account and Facebook page, tricking dozens of people into buying items, he supposedly listed for sale.

Former NFL Defensive End Chris Smith Dies At 31

Former NFL defensive end and former West Rowan High football player Chris Smith has died. He was 31.

Parking Garage Collapses In Manhattan's Financial District

A parking garage at least partially collapsed Tuesday in lower Manhattan's Financial District, according to city officials and bystander video showing cars hanging precariously from a buckled upper deck.

Statesville Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested in Pennsylvania

Investigators have identified the man that is accused of robbing the Bank of America in Statesville in March.

Carolina Show Ski Team: 2023 Kickoff All Star Show

The Carolina Show Ski Team (CSST) will kick off their 2023 season, on May 6, 2023, at Windjammer Park with an All-Star exhibition show. Each summer the team performs free shows for the community on Friday nights, from June-August.

Your Tax Refund Could Be Smaller Than Last Year. Here's Why

Expecting a tax refund? It could be smaller than last year. And with inflation still high, that money won't go as far as it did a year ago.

Jury Seated To Hear Case About Fox News' False Election Claims

A jury was seated Tuesday to hear a voting machine company's $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News in a trial that will test First Amendment protections and expose the network's role in spreading the lie of a stolen 2020 presidential election.