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Cooler, Cloudier, Wetter Weekend Ahead

It's been a beautiful week so far, but the good times come to a screeching halt this weekend.

Subaru Of America And Subaru South Blvd Deliver 2021 Subaru Share The Love Event Donation To Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays

Subaru of America, Inc. (“SOA”) and Subaru South Blvd presented a check for $49,445 to Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays. Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays was a local beneficiary in the 2021 Subaru Share the Love Event.

Pilot Down, Passenger Takes Over With 'No Idea How To Fly'

A passenger with no flying experience radioed an urgent plea for help when the pilot of a small plane fell ill off Florida’s Atlantic coast, and was able to land safely with the help of air traffic controllers.

Carvana Cuts 2,500 Jobs, Execs To Forego Pay For Severance

Online automotive retailer Carvana Co. says it’s letting go about 2,500 workers — roughly 12% of its workforce — as it tries to bring staffing and expenses in line with sales.

Police: One Shot, Killed In Statesville

Police are investigating after a deadly shooting in Statesville Thursday.

Unsettled Weekend Weather

Clouds fill back in today. Showers and scattered storms start the weekend.

Three Arrested At Lenoir 'Fentanyl Distribution Compound'

Three people were arrested Wednesday afternoon at a fentanyl distribution compound after a two month long investigation, according to the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office.

Mercedes Tells Owners Of 292K Vehicles To Stop Driving Them

Mercedes-Benz is telling the owners of more than 292,000 vehicles in the U.S. to stop driving them because the brakes could fail.

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What The Tech: QR Codes and Passwords

It's one of today's travel headaches. Logging onto a WiFi network at a rental, such as a condo or Airbnb. Last time we rented a condo the owner had put the name of the WiFi Network and the password on a handwritten post-it note on the refrigerator.

Do My Job: Magic with Fool Us Winner Bryan Saint

For this week's Do My Job, Lauren McDonald is teaming up with Penn & Teller: Fool Us winner, Bryan Saint, to learn the tricks of the trade.

2 Companies Bid $315M To Develop Wind Power Off Carolinas

The U.S. Department of the Interior says two energy companies bid a combined $315 million in an auction for the rights to produce power from wind energy in two areas off the coasts of North Carolina and South Carolina.

Gov. Cooper Reveals What He Wants To Do With $6.2B Surplus

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has proposed how he'd like lawmakers to adjust the second year of a two-year state government budget that got signed into law just six months ago.

Three Days Left Of Early Voting Before Tuesday Primary Election in NC

Three early voting days are left ahead of Tuesday's primary election. So far, more than 21,000 people have voted early or absentee in Mecklenburg County.

Charlotte Families Scramble To Find Baby Formula Amid Massive Supply Chain Issues

The shortage, caused by supply chain issues and a major safety recall, is leaving many store shelves bare.

North Carolina Sees Increase In Child Homicides, Suicides

A task force is reporting that the number of North Carolina children who died by either homicide or suicide has more than doubled over the past decade.

Salisbury Police Officer Arrested For Assault In Alleged Domestic Violence Incident

A Salisbury police officer has been arrested for assault after an alleged domestic violence incident early Wednesday, according to the police department.

Police: 35-Year-Old Arrested, Charged With Murder In Hickory Homicide

A 35-year-old has been arrested and charged after a woman was found dead in Hickory Sunday morning.

Advocate Aurora Health And Atrium Health To Combine

Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health announced today their plans to come together to create a leading health and wellness delivery system to best meet patients’ needs by redefining how, when and where care is delivered. The organizations cited their complementary strengths, diverse experiences and enhanced capabilities as key enablers to improve lives.