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Panthers Bench Newton, Will Start Darnold At QB Vs. Saints

Panthers coach Matt Rhule says Sam Darnold will start at quarterback on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints instead of 2015 league MVP Cam Newton.

Unsettled Pattern Brings Possible Strong to Severe Storms to South

Strong to severe storms will make for an unsettled end to 2021 and start for the New Year.

Caldwell County Woman Wins $200,000 Lottery Prize

Annie Polk of Lenoir tried her luck on a $5 scratch-off and won $200,000.

NC Positive Tests, Hospitalizations Soar In Holiday Weekend

North Carolina health data shows that positive COVID-19 test rates and hospitalizations soared during the long holiday weekend.

Amanda Gorman Writes End-Of-Year Poem, 'New Day's Lyric'

Amanda Gorman is ending her extraordinary year on a note of hope.

North Carolina QB's Career Comes Full Circle Vs Gamecocks

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell’s college career has come full circle.

After Impasse, North Carolina Politicians Make Big Deals In '21

In politically divided North Carolina, hostilities between Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and majority-Republican lawmakers have eased somewhat as 2021 nears its end.

Strong Storms Possible To Close Out 2021

Unsettled Pattern Through the Weekend

Breezy day, with a few strong storms possible tonight into early Thursday.

StarMed Healthcare Opens South Boulevard Location

StarMed Healthcare has expanded its COVID-19 testing and vaccination services by opening a location in the Starmount neighborhood at 6859 South Boulevard near the intersection of Arrowood Road. The site began serving patients in mid-December.

Novant Health Launches A New Digital Care Platform To Improve Patient Experience And Health Outcomes

Novant Health announced the launch of a new digital care platform to serve as a one-stop-shop for consumers looking for answers, experts, support and real-time health information.

Union County Woman Bags $100,000 Lottery Prize

Vicky Gause of Waxhaw took a chance on a $20 scratch-off ticket and won a $100,000 prize.

Safely Celebrating New Year's Eve In Charlotte

Attention turning to New Year celebrations as the omicron variant continues to spread throughout the country. Event planners are pushing forward and urging people to wear masks and social distance.

Court Records Say Truck Driven By Man Charged In Death Of CMPD Officer On I-85 Shouldn't Have Been Driven

According to court documents obtained by WCCB, the man charged in the crash that killed Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Mia Goodwin and injured three other officers, shouldn't have been driving the tractor-trailer.

John Madden, Hall Of Fame Coach And Broadcaster, Dies At 85

The NFL says Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster John Madden has died at age 85.

The Lost Cove Fire Has Doubled in Size

The Lost Cove Fire in Avery County has doubled in size. Officials state this increase is partially due to fire spread, but also a better mapping of the fire's perimeter.

Parole Canceled For Man Convicted Of Killing Jordan's Father

North Carolina's parole commission has canceled the scheduled 2024 parole for one of two men convicted in the 1993 murder of Michael Jordan’s father.

Police: 2-Year-Old Hit By Car On Christmas Dies

Police say a 2-year-old boy has died after he was hit by a car in Garner on Christmas.

Judge Refuses To Dismiss Alleged Proud Boys Leaders' Charges

A federal judge has refused to throw out an indictment charging four alleged leaders of the far-right Proud Boys with conspiring to attack the U.S. Capitol to stop Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s electoral victory.

NC Chief On Leave After Telling Officers About False Vax Cards

A police chief in a small North Carolina town has been placed on unpaid leave because he reportedly told officers about a “clinic” where they could get COVID-19 vaccination cards without actually being vaccinated.

US Officials Recommend Shorter COVID Isolation, Quarantine

U.S. health officials are cutting isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who test positive for the coronavirus and shortening the time that close contacts have to quarantine.

Apparent Time Capsule Found At Lee Statue Site To Be Opened

Conservation experts in Virginia’s capital city are set to open an apparent time capsule found at the site of a prominent Confederate monument for the second time this month.