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Rise In Respiratory Infections Forces Two Stanly Co. Schools To Close

Two Stanly County schools will be closed until November 1 due to a rise in respiratory illnesses among students.

Inmate Escapes from Gaffney, SC Detention Center

The public's help is needed to locate an inmate that escaped from Cherokee County Detention Center.

CMS Leaders Put National Report Card Scores Into Perspective

Charlotte-Mecklenburg School leaders are reacting to a national report card that showed record low test scores in math and reading.

Charlotte Hornets Players Bring Halloween To Hospitalized Children

Charlotte Hornets players Cody Martin and Mason Plumlee brought Halloween gift bags and treats to the children at Novant Health Hemby Children's Hospital.

Preliminary 5.1 Earthquake Shook San Jose, California Tuesday

The largest earthquake in the Bay Area since 2014 struck near San Jose, California Tuesday morning

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Gastonia Man Got A $2 Million Treat Watching 'Halloween Movie' With Son

Joshua King of Gastonia received a treat, not a trick, when his “Halloween” movie night with his son got interrupted by a $2 million lottery prize.

From Trump to RBG, the new entries in Bartlett's Quotations

Books and speeches, lyrics and interviews, impulsive tweets and sworn testimony: Keeping up with all the words issued over the past decade might overwhelm anyone, but even more so if it’s your job to keep up.

Biden to get Updated COVID-19 Booster Shot, Promote Vaccine

President Joe Biden was scheduled to get his updated COVID-19 booster shot on Tuesday and urge the public to get theirs to ensure a healthy holiday season.

Adidas Ends Partnership with Ye Over Anti-Semitic Remarks

Adidas has ended its partnership with the rapper formerly known as Kanye West over his offensive and antisemitic remarks, the latest company to cut ties with Ye and a decision that the German sportwear company said would hit its bottom line.

Family Stuck Underground For Over 24 Hours

After more than 26 hours stuck underground, five people at the Grand Canyon Caverns have been safely rescued.

Three-Year-Old Child Killed in Early Morning Crash in Statesville

Police say a three-year-old child has died after a traffic accident early Tuesday morning.

Henry Cavill Returns as Superman

The Man of Steel is back. Henry Cavill has announced he will return to the role of Superman in the DC movie universe.

The Sandbox's Golf Tournament Raises Money For Their Weekend Of Believing

The Sandbox held a golf tournament to help raise funds to send their families with special needs kids to the beach for a weekend of fun, fellowship and so much more.

Amazon to Allow US Customers to Pay with Venmo

Amazon is rolling out a feature that allows shoppers to pay for items using their Venmo accounts.

The McDonald's McRib On Farewell Tour

Time is running out to taste the McDonald's McRib. The pork sandwich is back for a limited time. After November 20th, it will disappear. The McRib is a popular menu items at McDonald's, but it comes and goes. In 2005, it went into semi-retirement.

Woman With Cancer Files Lawsuit Against L'oreal

L'oreal Lawsuit Over Woman's Cancer Claim

A Missouri woman claims a L'oreal hair-straightening product gave her cancer.

Russian Court Rejects Griner Appeal Against 9-year Sentence

A Russian court on Tuesday upheld the nine-year prison sentence handed to American basketball star Brittney Griner for drug possession, rejecting her appeal.

Apple Raises Prices for Streaming Services

Apple Music is jumping from $10 to $11 a month.

Harris Teeter Hosts Hiring Event On October 27 For Permanent Retail Operations Positions

Harris Teeter has announced a hiring event scheduled for Thursday, October 27. The company is ready to hire hundreds of new associates in roles across all departments for full-time, regular employment. The event will take place from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. at all Harris Teeter locations.