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American Red Cross Declares "National Blood Crisis" Amid Low Supply

The American Red Cross has declared a "national blood crisis." The organization is urging people to donate, amid the worst blood shortage in more than a decade.

Greater Charlotte Home & Landscape Show Returns in January

The 17th annual Greater Charlotte Home and Landscape Show will return to the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center in Concord from Friday, Jan. 28-30, to provide guests with the latest trends, products, and services in home improvement, décor, entertainment systems, storage solutions, gardening, landscaping, outdoor living, pools and spas.

One Dead In Iredell County House Fire

One person is dead after a house fire in Iredell County on Tuesday, according to the Mount Mourne Fire Department.

Deputies: Juvenile Accused Of Stabbing 26-Year-Old Multiple Times

A juvenile could face charges after allegedly stabbing a 26-year-old man in Kannapolis Saturday evening, according to deputies.

Maiden Man Arrested For Sexual Exploitation Of Minor

A 20-year-old Maiden man was arrested Friday for the sexual exploitation of a minor, according to the police department.

Rowan County Man Arrested For Allegedly Secretly Filming Two Juveniles Bathing

The Rowan County Sheriff's Office has charged a 35-year-old for allegedly sexually abusing two girls.

Panthers Fire 3 Coaches, Including Special Teams Coordinator

The Carolina Panthers have fired three coaches, including special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn, offensive line coach Pat Meyer and defensive line coach Frank Okam.

Charlotte Woman Wins $149,136 Fast Play Jackpot

Tikita Craig of Charlotte tried her luck on a $5 Fast Play ticket and won a $149,136 jackpot.

Tega Cay Teacher Shot While Driving DoorDash In Charlotte

The community is coming together to help a Tega Cay teacher who was shot while driving DoorDash in Charlotte.

Cold Today, Weekend Snow Potential

Chilly temps persist through mid-week. Eyes on weekend wintry weather potential.

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.