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Man Charged With DWI After Hitting Iredell County Patrol Car, Injuring Deputy

An Iredell County Sheriff's Deputy was injured Monday night after someone hit a patrol car, according to authorities.

Rihanna's Foundation Donates $15 Million To Climate Justice

Rihanna is backing her belief that climate change is a social justice issue by pledging $15 million to the movement through her Clara Lionel Foundation.

Former NC DHHS Secretary Mandy Cohen Announces New Job

Former North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen announced her new job Tuesday, as she moves into the private sector.

Edge On The Clock: Will The Oscars Have Two Hosts This Year?

A bad day for Peloton's marketing department, Rolls-Royce says the average age of their customers might be younger than you think, and reports say the Oscars could have more than one host - all on the Edge on the Clock.

Should The NFL Change It's Overtime Rules?

Millions of Americans tuned into one of the most epic NFL playoff games of all time Sunday.

NC State Park System Reports Record 22.8M Visitors In 2021

North Carolina’s state parks system saw a record number of visitors last year.

Pfizer Opens Study Of COVID Shots Updated To Match Omicron

Pfizer has begun a study comparing its original COVID-19 vaccine with doses specially tweaked to match the omicron variant.

Warmest Day Of The Week, Temps Drop Wednesday

Short-Lived Warm Up, Cold Settles in to End January

Last mild day before chilly streak sets in. Watching weekend coastal storm.

Panthers Bring McAdoo On As Offensive Coordinator

The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with former New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo to become their next offensive coordinator.

Driver Facing Charges After Woman Killed In Head-On Crash On North Sharon Amity

Police say a 35-year-old woman was killed in a head-on crash on North Sharon Amity on January 23rd. Now, a man is facing charges related to the fatal accident.

American Cuts 835 Monthly Flights At Charlotte-Douglas International Airport

American recently adjusted their March 2022 schedule at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, reducing total monthly departures by 835 flights, or approximately 27 flights per day.

Three New COVID-19 Testing Sites Opening Jan. 25th

In a continued effort to increase access to COVID-19 testing in the area, Mecklenburg County Public Health (MCPH) has worked in collaboration with MAKO Medical to open three new COVID-19 testing sites Tuesday, Jan. 25.

AAA: Gas Prices In Carolinas Slightly Higher Than Last Week

Gas prices in the Carolinas haven’t moved much, even as the price of crude rises to multi-year highs.

Graduation Rates Dip Across US As Pandemic Stalls Progress

An analysis shows high school graduation rates dipped in at least 20 states after the first full school year disrupted by the pandemic.

Caldwell County Man Pockets $200,000 Lottery Prize

Bryan Maldonado of Lenoir tried his luck on a $5 scratch-off ticket and won a $200,000 prize.

Mazda Of South Charlotte Does Its Part To End Hunger In The Carolinas

Mazda of South Charlotte is continuing its efforts to end hunger via its partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. The collaboration began in 2021 and seeks to address the approximately 512,000 people in the area that live below the poverty level, most of whom are seniors and children.