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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.

Deputies: 27-Year-Old Man Arrested For Indecent Liberties With Child In Alexander County

A 27-year-old Caldwell County man has been arrested for indecent liberties with a minor, according to the Alexander County Sheriff's Office.

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Tunnel To Towers Foundation Pays Off Mortgage On Home Of CMPD Officer Mia Goodwin

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced Monday that they have paid, in-full, the mortgage held on the home of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Mia Goodwin.

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Tax Day is just right around the corner but it isn't too early to start planning for the next year.

Wilson's World: Famous Toastery with Children's Attention Home

Help Children's Attention Home by eating at the Famous Toastery in Tega Cay

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Justices To Hear Challenge To Race In College Admissions

The conservative-dominated Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to the consideration of race in college admissions, adding another blockbuster case to a term with abortion, guns, religion and COVID-19 on the agenda.

South Carolina Agency To Distribute Free Home COVID-19 Tests

South Carolina's public health agency plans to start handing out thousands of free coronavirus tests kits for residents to use at home.

US Draws Down Ukraine Embassy Presence As War Fears Mount

The State Department is ordering the families of all American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv to leave the country and allowing non-essential staff to leave Ukraine.

NC "School Choice" Proclamation First By Democrat Gov. Cooper

Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed “North Carolina School Choice Week” for the first time since the Democrat took over the job more than five years ago.

Freezing Temperatures And Snow Covered Roads Leading To Dangerous Travel Conditions

Warmer Through Tuesday, Cold Stretch Sets in Mid-Week

Warmer to start the week. Mid-week cold front brings chilly temps back to focus.

School Closings, Delays, And Remote Learning Days For January 24th

Remaining snow and ice have caused some schools to delay, cancel, or move classes online on Monday, January 24th.

Pedestrian Struck In Hit-And-Run Crash On East Independence Boulevard In Matthews

Police in Matthews are investigating after a pedestrian got struck in a hit-and-run crash on Sunday night. Investigators say the driver of a black Audi sedan fled the scene after hitting someone on East Independence Boulevard, near Sam Newell Road around 6:30 p.m.