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Caldwell County Declares State Of Emergency Over Forecasted Winter Storm

County Commissioners Chairman Randy Church has declared a State of Emergency for Caldwell County beginning Saturday night due to the forecasted winter storm.

Duke University Officer Fatally Shoots Man In Custody After Emergency Room Scuffle

A man in police custody was shot and killed in a North Carolina emergency room early Saturday after scuffling with an officer, officials said.

Expect More Worrisome Variants After Omicron, Scientists Say

Scientists warn that omicron’s whirlwind spread across the globe practically ensures it won’t be the last worrisome coronavirus variant. So they urge wider vaccination now while today's shots are still effective.

S.C. Troopers: 1 Killed In 4-Vehicle York County Collision Involving Box Truck

Troopers are investigating after one person was killed in a four-vehicle crash that closed part of I-77 in York County Friday afternoon.

Police: Missing Matthews Teenager Found Safe

Matthews Police say missing 15-year-old Lucian Lepino has been found safe.

Catawba County Schools Implement Mask Mandate Beginning January 18th

Masks will be required in all Catawba County Schools beginning Tuesday, January 18th, according to the school board.

Animal Shelter In Need Of Assistance Following Deadly House Fire In Mooresville

An animal shelter in Mooresville is asking for donations after taking in pigs without a home following a deadly house fire on Monday.

#BettyWhiteChallenge Raising Money And Awareness For Animals

Uber joins in on Betty White Challenge with $50,000 donation to ASPCA and $10 offer to customers.

Man Charged With DWI After Injuring 2 N.C. State Troopers In Crash On I-85

A man has been charged with a DWI after crashing into a patrol vehicle on I-85 South and injuring two state troopers on Thursday.

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Trash & Recycling Pickup Services Modified In Charlotte, Concord For MLK Holiday

In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Solid Waste Services in Charlotte and Concord be operating on a modified schedule Monday.

CMPD Animal Care & Control Shares Winter Weather Pet Safety Tips And Sends Out Plea For Staycations Before Winter Weather

In addition to sharing winter weather pet safety tips, CMPD Animal Care & Control is sharing an alert that the shelter is again filled with dogs. Finding empty kennels in stray dogs is the shelter's largest challenge right now.