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LGBTQ-Friendly Church OK with Getting Southern Baptist Boot

When her teenage daughter came out as a lesbian several years ago, one of the first things Caroline Joyce did was to Google, “Can you be gay and be a Christian?”

Don't Waste Your Money: Football Season Beer Prices

In today's Don't Waste Your Money, John Materese breaks down why beer is the latest thing to go up in price. We show how much you may have to pay at an NFL game this fall and speak with a craft brewer about why prices may go up again soon.

What The Tech: Amazon Prime Day 2

The online retail giant has announced a shopping holiday event for its Amazon Prime members called "Prime Early Access Sale", but we all know what it is. It's another Amazon Prime Day. Special deals are only for Amazon Prime members. Here's what else you should know.

Hurricane Ian To Make Landfall Wednesday Afternoon

Hurricane Ian to Make Landfall Wednesday PM

Cool and dry through Thursday. Remnants of Ian bring showers, and heavy rain to the region Friday.

Ian Just Shy of a Category 5 Hurricane as it Nears Florida

Damaging winds and rain lashed the state’s heavily populated Gulf Coast, with the Naples to Sarasota region at “highest risk” of a devastating storm surge.

Duke Energy And Local Officials Prepare For Hurricane Ian

Duke Energy plans on sending thousands of crews from the Midwest to help with relief from power outages in Florida from Hurricane Ian, however local Charlotte crews plan on staying put to help…

Water Main Break Shuts Down Part of Beatties Ford Road

Northwest School of the Arts Starts Two Hours Late on Wednesday Due to Water Main Break and Road Damage

Massive Dogfighting Bust In South Carolina

305 Dogs Rescued In Massive Dog Fighting Bust Across SC

The U.S. District Attorney of South Carolina says the dogfighting bust is believed to be the biggest in the history of the state.

Troopers Identify Driver Killed In I-485 Crash In Matthews

The North Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver going the wrong way on the I-485 outer loop in Matthews early Tuesday morning has been identified as Kristen Makayla Vanderpool, 27, of Lincolnton.

North Carolina To Activate State Emergency Response Team

The State Emergency Response Team will activate Thursday at the State Emergency Operations Center in Raleigh and plans to move to 24-hour operations on Friday morning.

Man Wanted In York County For Violent Robbery

The York County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding David Anthony Todd.

20 Arrested, 300 Dogs Rescued in Dogfighting Raids in SC

More than 20 people were arrested and more than 300 dogs were rescued as authorities raided dogfighting kennels in South Carolina, federal prosecutors said Monday.

The Carolina Renaissance Festival Opens This Weekend!

Time travel to the greatest party since Camelot! The Carolina Renaissance Festival is an outdoor medieval amusement park, a 16-stage theater, a 25-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament, falconry demonstrations, swimming mermaids, and a feast!

Browns’ Garrett Injured in One-Car Accident, Status Unknown

Cleveland Browns All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett remains in hospital care as doctors assess non-life-threatening injuries he suffered while flipping his Porsche in a one-car accident following practice Monday.

Lincolnton Woman Missing, Family Worried

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help in finding Kristen Keener, 29.

Shakira to Face Trial for Tax Fraud in Spain

A Spanish judge on Tuesday approved a trial for Colombian pop singer Shakira on charges of tax fraud.

Woman Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Students' Medicine

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office says a Preparatory Academy employee was arrested for stealing medicine from students.

Plea Agreements Reached by 4 in NC Congress Ballot Probe

Four people pleaded guilty on Monday to misdemeanors for their roles in absentee ballot fraud in rural North Carolina during the 2016 and 2018 elections. The convictions stemmed from an investigation that in part resulted in a do-over congressional election.