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North Carolina Health Officials Cite First Flu-Related Death

North Carolina health officials are reporting the first flu-related death of the season as the state continues to deal with COVID-19.

Woman Charged With Failing To Get Hurt Dog Help Due In Court

A Lexington woman is scheduled to appear in court to answer to charges that she ignored orders to have her dog treated after it suffered a broken leg when it was hit by a car and instead hid it under her house.

Event Featuring Teachers Crawling For Cash Prompts Apology

The organizers of a fundraiser that featured teachers on their hands and knees grabbing for dollar bills at a junior hockey league game in South Dakota are apologizing after the event was criticized as demeaning.

Autopsy: Severe Brain Trauma In Ex-NFL Player Who Shot 6

A coroner says an autopsy shows unusually severe brain disease in the frontal lobe of the former NFL player accused of fatally shooting six people in Rock Hill, South Carolina before killing himself in April.

Tasty Tuesday: Christmas Cocktails with Link & Pin

Cookies and cocktails - what could be better?

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Lincoln County Man’s Family Will Have “An Amazing Christmas” After $100,000 Powerball Win

James Miller of Iron Station said a spur-of-the-moment decision to buy Powerball tickets became a life-changing moment when he won $100,000 in Saturday’s drawing.

Pfizer Confirms COVID Pill's Results, Potency Versus Omicron

Pfizer says that its experimental COVID-19 pill appears effective against the omicron variant.

Wilson's World: Previewing "Night of 1000 Mariahs" at Billy Sunday

If all you want for Christmas is Mariah Carey, Wilson found the place for you! "Night of 1000 Mariahs" is Thursday at Billy Sunday.

Clear, Dry and Warmer Tuesday

Above-average temps through the weekend. Rain chances return Saturday.

Charlotte City Council Considers Limiting Bullhooks, Electric Prods, & Whips At Circus Performances

Charlotte City Council Bans Wild & Exotic Animal Performances

In a surprise move, Charlotte City Leaders voted to ban wild or exotic animal performances in the city. It's something animal welfare advocates have been calling for.

Cmpd & Cms Superintendent Issue Statements After Shots Were Fired At West Charlotte High School

Shots Fired At West Charlotte High School; CMS Superintendent and CMPD Chief Respond

CMS Superintendent Winston and CMPD Chief Jennings speak following a gun being fired at West Charlotte High School Monday afternoon.

North Carolina Burn Ban Lifted

The burn ban has been lifted for all of North Carolina effective Monday, December 13th.

Harris Unveils Plan For Electric Vehicle Charging Network

The Biden administration has released a federal strategy to build 500,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across the country and ultimately transform the U.S. auto industry.

Murdaugh Blamed Some Problems On Addiction; Bond Set At $7M

Speaking publicly for the first time in months, the prominent South Carolina attorney accused of a slew of mostly financial crimes after his wife and son were found shot dead blamed some of his problems on a 20-year-long opiate addiction shortly before a judge set bond at $7 million.