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Active Search for Wanted Man that Ran from Alexander County Deputies

Sheriff Chris Bowman tells WCCB, they are searching for a man that ran after a traffic stop Friday morning.

ESPN's College Game Day Comes to App State Campus

ESPN's popular college sports show is broadcasting live from the Appalachian State University campus for the first time.

Florida, Texas Escalate Flights, Buses to Move Migrants

Republican governors are escalating their partisan tactic of sending migrants to Democratic strongholds without advance warning, including a wealthy summer enclave in Massachusetts.

Ukraine Combs Mass Burial Site, Says Russia ‘Leaves Death’

Ukrainian authorities were expected to begin recovering bodies Friday from a mass burial site in a forest recaptured from Russian forces, a delicate task that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said would help show the world “what the Russian occupation has led to.”

North Carolina Gets $100M Grant To Help Widen I-85

North Carolina is getting $100 million from last year’s federal infrastructure law to widen an often-congested stretch of Interstate 85 near Charlotte and build amenities for modern travel and communications.

Veteran NY Judge Named as Arbiter in Trump Mar-a-Lago Probe

A federal judge on Thursday appointed a veteran New York jurist to serve as an independent arbiter in the criminal investigation into the presence of classified documents at former President Donald Trump’s Florida home.

NC School Asks Supreme Court To Review Dress Code Ruling

A North Carolina charter school is petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider an appeals court ruling that the school violated female students’ constitutional rights by requiring them to wear skirts.

Oktoberfest is Back but Shadowed by ‘Red Hot’ Inflation

MUNICH (AP) — Oktoberfest is back in Germany after a two-year pandemic interruption — the same bicep-challenging beer mugs, fat-dripping pork knuckles, pretzels the size of dinner plates, men in leather shorts and women in cleavage-baring traditional dresses. But while brewers are…

Don't Waste Your Money: Membership Fees

Prices for Sam's Club memberships are going up. WCCB Charlotte's John Matarese looks into if Costco or Sam's Club has a better membership deal.

Perfect Weekend to Get Outside

Picture perfect Fall Weekend. Heating up, but staying dry next week.

Loaded Gun Found at Monroe Middle School

A student at Monroe Middle School will face charges after authorities say they brought a loaded gun to school.

Mecklenburg County Detention Officer Killed In Off-duty Motorcycle Crash

A detention officer at the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office has died after being involved in an off-duty motorcycle crash. Officer Brandon Thomas, 35, passed away on Thursday, September 15.

Chester County Woman Who Disappeared From Her Assisted Living Facility Found Alive

Officials say a 79-year-old woman who went missing from a Fort Lawn assisted living facility has been found alive.

Xi, Putin Hold Summit in Uzbekistan as Ukraine War Dominates

Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin and leaders from India and Central Asia gathered Thursday in Uzbekistan for a summit of a security group formed by Beijing and Moscow as a counterweight to U.S. influence.

Leaky Pen and Staff Job Cuts: King Charles Under Scrutiny

Reports that up to 100 staff at King Charles III’s former residence could lose their jobs have drawn criticism of the British monarchy, within days of his accession to the throne.

Spokesman: Zelenskyy in Car Accident, No Serious Injuries

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s car collided with another vehicle early Thursday after a battlefield visit, but he was not seriously injured, his spokesman said.

Bunny Rabbits Available For Adoption At CMPD Animal Care & Control

CMPD Animal Care & Control has "de-hared" a state of emergency after receiving 30 rabbits yesterday. The shelter does not have enough cages to house them all and is in need of adopters. The bunnies are available to adopt now and their adoption fee is waived.

WWII Veteran Gets Much Needed Home Repairs

A local World War II Veteran has a new roof, and some much needed repairs to his home thanks to the people in his community.

NFL on Prime Video Latest Foray by Leagues into Streaming

With streaming services eager to acquire live content, professional sports leagues in the U.S. are taking the next steps. The NFL will be the latest with Amazon Prime Video’s debut of “Thursday Night Football” when the Los Angeles Chargers take on the Kansas City Chiefs.