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What the Tech: What3Words

If you've ever needed to locate someone, you know it can be very frustrating - that's where the app "What3Words" comes in handy

Neighbors Rescue Woman From Burning Apartment

Neighbors Save Disabled Charlotte Woman Trapped Inside Burning Apartment

The woman's 14-year-old son was screaming for someone to help get his mother out of her burning bedroom.

CMPD, Family, and Friends Remember and Honor Ofc. Mia Goodwin

It was an emotional day for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department and the community as they said their final goodbyes to Officer Mia Goodwin.

Publix Grocery Chain Starts Offering Paid Parental Leave

Officials at the Publix grocery store chain says that they will start offering paid parental leave to employees who are new parents.

Iredell County Deputies: Utah Man Charged For Drug Trafficking Over $794K Worth Of Meth

A 25-year-old Utah man has been arrested by the Iredell County Sheriff's Office after being accused of trafficking meth.

Black Newspaper Publisher Mary Alice Jervay Thatch, 78, Dies

The third-generation editor and publisher of a historic Black newspaper in North Carolina and a driving force behind the pardons of the Wilmington 10 has died.

Western NC Sheriff: 3-Year-Old Shot Christmas Day Has Died

A 3-year-old girl flown to a western North Carolina hospital on Christmas Day for treatment of what officials described as an “accidental self-inflicted shooting” has died.

More Cruise Ships Under CDC Investigation Due To COVID Cases

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating more cruise ships due to new COVID-19 cases aboard.

Ghislaine Maxwell Convicted In Epstein Sex Abuse Case

The British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has been convicted of helping lure teenage girls to be sexually abused by the late Jeffrey Epstein.

Gaston County Man Charged With Sex Crimes Involving Juveniles

The Gaston County Police have charged a 31-year-old Grover man for indecent liberties with a child.

CMPD: Fatal North Charlotte Shooting Of 19-Year-Old Classified As Justified Homicide

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say that the fatal north Charlotte shooting of a 19-year-old man, who was found in a car, has been classified as a justified homicide.

Panthers Bench Newton, Will Start Darnold At QB Vs. Saints

Panthers coach Matt Rhule says Sam Darnold will start at quarterback on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints instead of 2015 league MVP Cam Newton.

Unsettled Pattern Brings Possible Strong to Severe Storms to South

Strong to severe storms will make for an unsettled end to 2021 and start for the New Year.

Caldwell County Woman Wins $200,000 Lottery Prize

Annie Polk of Lenoir tried her luck on a $5 scratch-off and won $200,000.

NC Positive Tests, Hospitalizations Soar In Holiday Weekend

North Carolina health data shows that positive COVID-19 test rates and hospitalizations soared during the long holiday weekend.

Amanda Gorman Writes End-Of-Year Poem, 'New Day's Lyric'

Amanda Gorman is ending her extraordinary year on a note of hope.

North Carolina QB's Career Comes Full Circle Vs Gamecocks

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell’s college career has come full circle.

After Impasse, North Carolina Politicians Make Big Deals In '21

In politically divided North Carolina, hostilities between Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and majority-Republican lawmakers have eased somewhat as 2021 nears its end.

Strong Storms Possible To Close Out 2021

Unsettled Pattern Through the Weekend

Breezy day, with a few strong storms possible tonight into early Thursday.

StarMed Healthcare Opens South Boulevard Location

StarMed Healthcare has expanded its COVID-19 testing and vaccination services by opening a location in the Starmount neighborhood at 6859 South Boulevard near the intersection of Arrowood Road. The site began serving patients in mid-December.

Novant Health Launches A New Digital Care Platform To Improve Patient Experience And Health Outcomes

Novant Health announced the launch of a new digital care platform to serve as a one-stop-shop for consumers looking for answers, experts, support and real-time health information.