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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.

Recovered Body From Boating Lake Norman Accident Identified

Police have identified the body of a man who went missing after going overboard in Lake Norman.

AP: Chauvin Gets 21 Years For Violating Floyd’s Civil Rights

A federal judge has sentenced Derek Chauvin to 21 years in prison for violating George Floyd’s civil rights.

Mega Millions Jackpot Climbs To $400 Million

The Mega Millions jackpot continues its summer surge as it reached $400 million for Friday night’s drawing.

James Caan, Oscar Nominee For "The Godfather," Dies At 82

James Caan, the curly-haired tough guy known to movie fans as the hotheaded Sonny Corleone of “The Godfather” and to television audiences as both the dying football player in the classic weeper “Brian’s Song” and the casino boss in “Las Vegas,” has died. He was 82.

Gov. Cooper Signs Executive Order Protecting Abortion Access

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order Wednesday shielding out-of-state abortion patients from extradition and prohibiting state agencies under his control from assisting other states’ prosecutions of those who travel for the procedure.