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A Man Is Dead After Car Falls Off I-485 Bridge

A man is dead after a collision led him over the I-485 bridge on Friday, July 8th.

AP: Yosemite Wildfire Is Latest Threat To Giant Sequoia Trees

Officials say part of Yosemite National Park has been closed as a wildfire rages near a grove of California’s famed giant sequoia trees.

Notice Of Wastewater Overflow

Charlotte Water crews are responding to a wastewater overflow near 1300 Central Avenue from Friday, July 8th - Friday, July 15th.

Services Begin For Highland Park Parade Shooting Victims

Mourners are remembering three of the seven people killed by the gunman who opened fire on a July Fourth parade near Chicago.

Hickory Grove Teen Found With Handgun Facing Multiple Charges After Initiating A Car Chase

A 14-year-old faces a slew of charges after leading police on a car chase from Hickory Grove to Cornelius on Tuesday, July 5th.

CMS To Install Body Scanners In Middle & K-8th Schools

CMS Interim Superintendent Hugh Hattabaugh sent a note to CMS families on Friday letting them know Evolv body scanners will be installed in K-8th and middle schools across the district.

"Crownin' QC's Best Black Food Truck" Competition To Kick Off Duke's Mayo Classic

Local Black-owned food trucks will go head-to-head in a competition to determine who is the best of the Queen City.

Wildfire Grows Near Famed Yosemite Grove Of Sequoia Trees

Part of Yosemite National Park has been closed as a wildfire quintupled in size near a grove of California's famous giant sequoia trees, officials said.

Mecklenburg County Man Wins $1 Million: "One Of The Happiest Days Of My Life"

Costa Walton of Mint Hill will never forget July 6, 2022, the day a scratch-off ticket led to a $1 million win.

Biden Signs Order On Abortion Access After High Court Ruling

President Joe Biden signed an executive order Friday to protect access to abortion as he faced mounting pressure from fellow Democrats to be more forceful on the subject after the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to the procedure two weeks ago.

Viva Chicken Launches Week Of Giveaways In Celebration Of Peruvian Independence Day

Viva Chicken is celebrating its 2nd annual VIVA Week by offering guests special giveaways and promotions from Monday, July 25th through Sunday, July 31st.

Salisbury Police Arrest Murder Suspect After Deadly Shooting

Police have arrested 41-year-old Samuel White for an outstanding murder warrant.

Pelicans' Devonte Graham Arrested For Driving While Impaired In North Carolina

New Orleans Pelicans guard Devonte Graham was arrested early Thursday in Raleigh for driving while impaired and speeding, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe Confirmed Dead After Shooting

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is fighting for his life after being shot in the neck during a campaign speech Friday.

Heat & Storms Continue, Relief Draws Near

Relief From Heat Draws Near

After topping out at 99° Thursday afternoon, a welcome change of pace is just around the corner.

Elderly Woman Says Vandals Destroyed Wheelchair Ramp At Her York County Home

The woman, who lives north of Clover, says the vandals struck a week ago when she went to the store.

1 Killed And Four Injured After Van Plows Through Crowd In Avery County

One person is killed and four others were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after a van plowed through a crowd at The Bear Race in Linville on Thursday, July 7th.

Thousands Without Power As Strong Storms Roll Through

Strong storms leave thousands without power Thursday evening

Fendi Caps Fashion Week, Going East In Culture-Hopping Show

Fendi’s ultra-white, sanitized runway has put the couture, not the decor, in the spotlight to cap Paris fashion week.

NCDHHS Announces Limited Vaccines Available In NC At Several Local Health Departments For People Exposed To Monkeypox

The federal government has allocated North Carolina 444 doses of Jynneos, a vaccine that can prevent illness or lead to less severe symptoms if given within two weeks after someone is exposed to monkeypox.