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Novant Health Adjusts Visitor Restrictions As COVID-19 Levels Decline In North Carolina

Novant Health announced Wednesday it's making adjustments to visitor restrictions as COVID-19 levels decline across North Carolina.

What the Tech: Facebook Facial Recognition

Have you ever had trouble placing a name with a face? Facebook hasn't.

Booming Economy Leads SC Governor, House To Bigger Tax Cut

Another round of better than anticipated economic news in South Carolina has the Republican governor and House leaders agreeing to work toward a bigger income tax cut than they originally proposed.

Biden Orders Release Of Trump White House Logs To Congress

President Joe Biden is ordering the release of Trump White House visitor logs to the House committee investigating the riot of Jan. 6, 2021, once more rejecting former President Donald Trump’s claims of executive privilege.

Rain and a Few Storms Thursday

Warming up through Thursday. Strong cold front will bring rain and a storm or two to the region tomorrow.

Mecklenburg County To Consider Ending Mask Mandate At Wednesday Meeting

Mecklenburg County’s mask mandate could be lifted as early as Wednesday.

Family Of Slain CATS Bus Driver Pleads For Help Finding Suspected Killer

The mother of a murdered CATS bus driver is pleading for help as police release images of her son's suspected killer. Detectives believe the man seen in an SUV shot and killed 41-year-old Ethan Rivera in an act of road rage.

February Full "Snow" Moon

Head outside to check out the full "snow" moon!

The 'Fairy Ring' Is Here To Stay: Artist Meredith Connelly Acquires Her First Permanent Light Display In South End

Meredith Connelly's artwork "Fairy Ring" will be on permanent display at the Atherton Mill in South Charlotte.

Alec Baldwin Sued By Family Of Cinematographer Killed On Set

Attorneys for the family of a cinematographer shot and killed on the set of the film “Rust” are suing Alec Baldwin and the movie’s producers for wrongful death.

Sandy Hook Families Settle For $73M With Gun Maker Remington

The families of nine victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting have agreed to a $73 million settlement of a lawsuit against the maker of the rifle used to kill 20 first graders and six educators in 2012.

Disney World: No More Masks Indoors For Vaccinated Visitors

Starting this week, this masks are coming off for vaccinated visitors to Walt Disney World in Florida.

Stand Off With Man Holding Women Hostage In Lincoln Co. Ends After More Than 13 Hours

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office SWAT team and the Gaston County Sheriff's Office SWAT team brought a hostage situation in northern Lincoln County to an end after more than 13 hours.

Scouts Honor: It's Cookie Season!

It's that time of year again! The Pure Intentions Coffee Morning Brew segment chats about the nation's favorite snack, Girl Scout cookies! They're back!

US Bird Flu Case Puts Chicken, Turkey Farms On High Alert

Farms that raise turkeys and chickens for meat and eggs are on high alert, fearing a repeat of a widespread bird flu outbreak in 2015 that killed 50 million birds across 15 states and cost the federal government nearly $1 billion.

Foam Plant Fire In Cornelius, Investigation Underway

An investigation is underway in Cornelius after multiple fire and rescue teams responded to a fire at a foam plant Tuesday morning.

19-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Vehicle While Running Along Northeast Charlotte Crosswalk

A 19-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle while running along a crosswalk in northeast Charlotte Monday morning.

Plane With 8 Aboard Crashes Off North Carolina; 1 Body Found

A small plane carrying eight people crashed into the ocean off North Carolina's Outer Banks and left behind multiple debris fields where crews searched for the missing passengers, the Coast Guard said.

Warming Up, Late Week Storms

Warming trend. Late week rain and storms.

UK Lifts All Testing Requirements For Vaccinated Travelers

Vaccinated travelers can now enter Britain without taking any coronavirus tests.

Wilson's World: Earl Scruggs Center‎'s New Exhibit, An Avett Brothers Retrospective

The Earl Scruggs Center has a new exhibit and Wilson visited with his good friend Daniel Coston to share the story of his work. A Symphony for the Road: An Avett Brothers Retrospective is running through August 6, 2022.