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Tasty Tuesday: I Heart Mac & Cheese

A new restaurant is coming to Indian Land and we're getting a sneak peek for Tasty Tuesday

Rhule: Panthers Will 'Look At Everything' At Quarterback

Having survived Black Monday, Panthers coach Matt Rhule began turning his attention to a number of issues facing the team.

Bank of America Slashes Fees For Account Overdrafts

Bank of America is slashing the amount it charges customers when they spend more than they have in their accounts and plans to eliminate entirely its fees for bounced checks.

'American Idol' Runner-Up Aiken Aims For Congress Again

Former “American Idol” runner-up Clay Aiken says he’s running for Congress again in North Carolina, this time seeking to succeed the retiring U.S. Rep. David Price.

Mask Requirement In Cabarrus County Schools

Cabarrus County Schools to Require Masks Starting Wednesday

The Cabarrus County School Board voted 4-3 on Monday night to reinstate its mask mandate.

CMS Releases COVID-19 Case Numbers For Students And Staff

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools released the latest COVID-19 numbers for students and staff. From January 3rd through January 9th, CMS says 1,249 students and 615 staff tested positive for COVID-19. There are an additional 1,982 students and 689 staff quarantined.

Robert Durst, Real Estate Heir Convicted Of Murder, Dies

Robert Durst, the New York real estate heir sentenced to life in prison for killing his best friend, has died. He was 78.

Familiar Tax Cuts, New Bonuses In SC Governor's Budget

Gov. Henry McMaster’s suggestion for how South Carolina spends billions of extra dollars contains some familiar requests he hasn’t got in his five years in office — like cutting income taxes.

AAA: Rising Oil Prices Could Push Gas Prices Higher In Carolinas

Gas prices in the Carolinas dropped another one to two cents last week, with motorists continuing to find discounts at the pump – but those prices could soon edge upward due to the price surge in crude oil, which is closing in on $80 per barrel. Since the global price for oil accounts for nearly half of what consumers pay at the pump, higher oil costs will usually result in higher gasoline costs.

LA Cops Pull Pilot From Plane Moments Before Train Hits It

Police body-camera video shows a harrowing rescue in California, where a small plane crashed on railroad tracks shortly after takeoff from a suburban Los Angeles airfield.

Man Arrested For Holding Woman, Baby Hostage For Two Days In Chester County

A 51-year-old man has been arrested after holding a woman and their 1-year-old child hostage for two days, according to the Chester County Sheriff's Office.

Tax Season Begins Two Weeks Early Due To Virus, IRS Funding

This year’s tax filing season will begin on Jan. 24, 17 days earlier than last year.

Rhule's Status Among Many Decisions Panthers Must Make

Carolina coach Matt Rhule and team owner David Tepper met before the Panthers' dismal season ended Sunday with a 41-17 loss to the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Gastonia Man Arrested For Cutting Two People, Threatening Another At Pub

A 34-year-old man has been arrested after being accused of cutting two people and threatening another with a sharp object inside a downtown Gastonia pub early Saturday, according to the police department.

Charlotte Man Collects A $100,000 Powerball Prize

Larry Thompson of Charlotte took a chance on a Powerball ticket and won a $100,000 prize.

Police Say Speed Was Factor In Fatal West Charlotte Crash

Officers say excessive speed was a factor in a crash that killed a man Sunday afternoon in west Charlotte. The accident happened just before 1pm on Old Steele Creek Road near Primrose Avenue.

CMPD Rescue Person Who Climbed Electrical Tower In Southwest Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives responded to a person climbing a electrical tower in southwest Charlotte Sunday afternoon.

What The Tech: App Of The Day, Angry Birds

For the first time, I'm featuring a gaming app as the App of the Day. It's the newest Angry Birds game that puts the pigs and towers on your dining room table.

South Carolina's Biggest MLK Day Event Going Virtual Again

South Carolina’s biggest ceremony to honor the life of civil rights hero Martin Luther King Jr. will be held virtually again because of the COVID-19 pandemic.