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Union County Sheriff: Parent Brings Gun To School Campus

Deputies say that they were called to a dispute between parents about child custody when a firearm fell to the ground.

Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In California Snags Record $2.04B Prize

Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in California has won a record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot after more than three months without anyone hitting the top prize.

Voters in 5 States Decide Whether to Legalize Marijuana

Voters in five states are deciding on Election Day whether to approve recreational marijuana, a move that could signal a major shift toward legalization in even the most conservative parts of the country.

Nicole Strengthens to Tropical Storm En Route to Bahamas

The hurricane center said the storm's track shifted slightly north overnight, but the exact path remains uncertain as it approaches Florida, where it is expected to make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane late Wednesday or early Thursday.

What the Tech: Twitter Alternatives

Over a million people have deactivated their Twitter accounts in the days following Elon Musk's taking over as CEO.

Dry And Cooler Election Day, Sts Nicole's Impacts Late Week

Cool and Breezy Election Day

Cooler and breezy for Election Day. Nicole will bring steady rain to the region later this week.

Repeat Offender Accused Of Raping Woman Walking Home In NW Charlotte

A repeat offender is locked up, accused of brutally raping a woman as she walked home in Northwest Charlotte. Critics say he shouldn't have been on the streets, after being accused of several previous violent assaults.

Hurricane Watch: Subtropical Storm Eyes Florida & Bahamas

Subtropical Storm Nicole is now expected to become a hurricane over the Bahamas before hitting Florida’s east coast on Wednesday, just well enough after polls close to avoid disrupting voting on Election Day, forecasters said.

Dems, GOP Make Urgent Final Pitches As Election Season Wraps

Coast to coast, candidates and big-name backers made final appeals to voters Monday in the last hours of a fraught midterm election season.

Light Artist No Longer Involved In Attraction, Questions Ethics Of USNWC

The very popular Lights trail at U.S. National Whitewater Center is going to look a lot different this year or at least the original artist hopes it does.

Official Christmas Tree Arrives At South Carolina State House

A Norway Spruce from Morganton, NC was delivered to the State House in Columbia, South Carolina

Harmful Algae Bloom Found in Two Coves on Lake Wylie

Toxic algae discovered on Mecklenburg County side of lake is linked to severe illness in humans and pets, county warns

Image Credit: NASA Ames Research Center/Brian Day

Total Lunar Eclipse

The early bird gets the worm, especially Tuesday. Meteorologist Kaitlin Wright highlights the details on the Total Lunar Eclipse!

Driver Killed After Crashing In South Charlotte

Ernest Walter, 78, was found unresponsive after crashing on Johnston Road.

Search Is On For Escaped Inmate From NC Prison

The NC Department of Correction says Johnny Porche escaped early Monday morning from the facility.

NC Board Of Elections Investigates 15 Acts Of Intimidation During Early Voting

The Executive Director of the NC Board of Elections says the acts of intimidation included workers being videoed or even followed.

CMPD Investigates Weekend Sex Assault of Hotel Employee

Police need your help identifying suspect after woman reported she was sexually assaulted in Southwest Charlotte

Lincoln County Deputies Look For Suspects After Credit Union Robbery

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says they are searching for two men who robbed the State Employee's Credit Union on NC Highway 73.

Blaze Roasts Side of Downtown Dubai High-Rise in Latest Fire

A fire broke out early Monday at a 35-story high-rise in downtown Dubai near the world's tallest building, racing up the side of the structure in the same way seen in other blazes fueled by flammable siding material.

FAA Considers Regulations For Airplane Seats

The FAA is considering regulating the size of seats on airplanes.

19 Dead In Tanzania Plane Crash

A plane has crashed into Lake Victoria on approach to an airport in Tanzania. The country's prime minister says 19 people have died in the crash, raising the death toll. Local authorities said 26 of the 43 on board the Precision Air flight were rescued and taken to a hospital. They say rescue work is continuing.