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Alex Jones ordered to pay $965 million for Sandy Hook lies

Second big judgment for conspiracy theorist who spent years pushing idea that the school rampage was a hoax

Human Remains Found Buried In Yard Identified

Human remains that were found buried in a yard in Conover have been positively identified as those of a man reported missing for more than a year.

Police Departments Across North Carolina Are Now Handling Mental Health Calls Differently

When someone calls 911 for an emergency, police departments are now tasked with figuring out how to respond if the call is centered around a mental health crisis.

NCDOT Crews Prepare for Wintry Weather

It may still be fall across the Carolinas, but the North Carolina Department of Transportation is already getting ready for wintry weather.

Messy Midweek, Wonderful Weekend Ahead

Scattered showers and storms roll through Wednesday evening into Thursday morning, but fantastic conditions return by the midpoint of October.

Death Investigation Underway after Disabled Vet Dies In East Charlotte House Fire

Todd Anthony's brothers say he died at the top of the stairs because he suffered from Parkinson's Disease and was confined to a wheelchair. CMPD says this is a death investigation and arson is not being ruled out.

FDA Clears Updated COVID Boosters for Young Children

The U.S. on Wednesday authorized updated COVID-19 boosters for children as young as 5, seeking to expand protection ahead of an expected winter wave

LA Council Faces Uncertainty Amid Furor Over Racist Remarks

Where does the Los Angeles City Council go from here?

Ball's Ankle Sprain Confirmed, Status for Opener Unclear

The Charlotte Hornets breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday after an MRI on All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball confirmed the initial diagnosis of a sprained left ankle and revealed no significant long-term injury.

Brett Favre says He's 'Unjustly Smeared' in Welfare Case

Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre says he is being treated unfairly in news coverage of a Mississippi welfare scandal, including about payments he received to help fund a pet project of his — a volleyball arena at the university he attended and where his daughter was playing the sport.

Ex-Oath Keeper: Group Leader Claimed Secret Service Contact

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes told a member of the extremist group before the 2020 election that he had a contact in the Secret Service, a witness testified Thursday in Rhodes' Capitol riot trial.

Uber Facing Investigation Over Rewards Program

Uber is reportedly facing an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission over its soon-to-end rewards program.

Ardrey Kell Ladies Volleyball Team Get Ready For A Hometown Rival

Hometown rivalries add to the excitement of high school sports. But that rivalry isn't just about football.

New Zealand Proposes Taxing Cow Farts

New Zealand is working to curb its greenhouse gases with a proposal to tax cow farts.

Center City Weekend With Moira Quinn: Movies In The Park, Hola Festival, Biketoberfest, and More

Moira Quinn is always in the know with fun events around Charlotte. This week, catch a movie outside, visit the Hola Festival, and more.

Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Adnan Syed in 'Serial' Case

Prosecutors dropped charges against Adnan Syed on Tuesday in the 1999 killing of Hae Min Lee after additional DNA testing excluded him as a suspect in a case chronicled by the hit podcast “Serial.”

North Carolina's Voter Registration Deadline Is Friday

North Carolina’s deadline to register to vote for the midterm elections is Friday, October 14th. The midterms will be held on November 8th.

What The Tech: Malicious Facebook Apps

A warning from Meta, Facebook's parent company, that over a million usernames and passwords have been stolen and are now in the hands of bad guys.

Don't Waste Your Money: Home Insurance

With hurricane season underway, it's important to make sure your home is fully covered from a storm. Consumer reporter John Matarese shows what to watch for, so you don't waste your money.

Panthers Interim HC Steve Wilks Excited For Opportunity And Embracing Challenge

The Steve Wilks Era Begins. Panthers Interim Head Coach Steve Wilks is leading the men inside the locker-room. WCCB's Kelli Bartik reports how he's also inspiring the young men on the field at West Charlotte High School, where he graduated.

Traffic On South End Improves As Water Project Is Nearly Complete

The last barrier wall for the South End Water Improvement project is now gone. Two years of detours, construction noise and a mess of traffic will be ending soon on South Blvd.