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Good News! Man who said the world is ending Saturday changed his mind. It isn't actually ending bit.ly/2xXLnXo
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"A hateful and highly offensive sentiment related to yesterday's murder of Charlie Kirk was shared on one of our staff members' personal social media accounts. This individual has been placed on administrative leave pending a complete investigation." wcnc.com/article/news/local/…
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Shoppers are threatening to boycott Home Depot after one of the company's founders said he will support President Trump's re-election campaign.
Will you continue to shop at Home Depot? #WakeUpCLT
TELL US: bit.ly/2GN1iKm
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Thank you for your service, Officer Jordan Harris Sheldon. 💙🖤
(Photos: Leigh Walther Photography)
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"I’m gonna keep going until we feel like everybody’s got what they need," Biffle said.
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Kendrick Castillo, the student who was killed in the Colorado school shooting, died a hero. Castillo's classmate said he lunged at the gunman, giving other students time to get under their desks or escape the classroom. on.wcnc.com/2PSU8Ix
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One year ago, Riley Howell had no option to run or hide. So he fought. Howell took the fight to a gunman inside a UNCC classroom, giving his life to save others. For his bravery, he was posthumously awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star #CharlotteStrong | bit.ly/2WaHwjv
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BUTLER HIGH SCHOOL SHOOTING: Text messages from a student inside Butler High.
Police confirm a student shot another student at Butler High School.
The school is on lockdown. on.wcnc.com/2OY70j8
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BREAKING UPDATE: Multiple students killed in shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas, federal official says on.wcnc.com/2wQIesJ
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#BREAKING: The North Carolina State Board of Elections says Durham County has not yet uploaded roughly 93,000 early voting results.
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Mile marker 69 signs keep getting stolen in Washington. Now there's 68.9 instead
This is why we can't have nice things. 🤦
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She escaped a mass shooting last year. Her son survived the Florida high school shooting bit.ly/2ofqYG5
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PLEASE KEEP SHARING: #AmberAlert issued for missing toddler who was in car stolen from High Point, North Carolina.
If you've seen a gold Acura TL with NC license plate FES-4626 call 911 immediately! on.wcnc.com/2Z2cSMB
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"Dustin did not suffer. He did not have to lie submerged in pain. For that, we are grateful," Dustin Diamond’s talent agency said in a statement. wcnc.com/article/news/nation…
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Georgia bill would require men to report every release of sperm to officers
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'I'm paid $53 a day to educate your child' | NC teacher posts copy of paycheck bit.ly/2wzv17F
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WikiLeaks offers $100K for tapes of President Trump-James Comey conversations on.wcnc.com/2r9uC4i
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Now, THIS is how you enjoy a snow day! The senior citizens at Trinity Oaks - A Senior Living Community are taking advantage of the snow! ❄
Watch Reverend Maurice Staley, 91 and Mary Kidd, 97 as they sled down this hill! ❤️❤️❤️
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This man is traveling the country mowing lawns for military veterans. And he's doing it for free! @iamrodneysmith on.wcnc.com/2X9aAXO
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More than 400 kids around the country are mowing lawns for the elderly and disabled @iamrodneysmith
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Charlotte city leaders condemn President Trump's tweets, comments
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Should Charlotte reconsider hosting the RNC in 2020? #WakeUpCLT #Vote
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Bill Clinton’s claim that since 1989, Democratic presidents have created 50 times more jobs than Republican presidents is true wcnc.com/article/news/verify…
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GOOD NEWS: Titan, the K9 who was shot in the line of duty, just woke up from surgery & will be ok
St. Pete Police Department: 'K9 Titan is awake & recovering from a gun shot wound to his leg. He is going to be okay. It will be awhile until we know if he can return to work."
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You know who else loves the snow? These GOATS! #snoWCNC ❄️😂😍❄️
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.@BassProShops donate more than 80 boats, truckloads of supplies for #Harvey rescue efforts on.wcnc.com/2xMpdmL
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Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi and singer Khalid are among the performers at Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign rally in Charlotte on Saturday. wcnc.com/article/news/politi…
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The boycott threats started after co-founder Bernie Marcus told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution he will support President Trump's campaign in 2020.
Home Depot issued a statement, saying Marcus retired over 15 years ago and isn't speaking on behalf of Home Depot. #WakeUpCLT
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DRONE VIDEO: Massive 5-alarm fire burning near SouthPark Mall can be seen for miles (Credit: Brett Lipman) wcnc.com/article/news/local/…
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BREAKING UPDATE: Matthews Police confirm the student shot at Butler High School has died #breaking #cltnews on.wcnc.com/2PZTRmo
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The new bill under consideration would adjust the current grading scale, making a score of 85 an A and a score of 70 a B.
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The #PGAChampionship is drawing a worldwide audience, including @justinbieber, who was spotted at Quail Hollow on.wcnc.com/2wFeiuI
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Former President Barack Obama is expected to visit Charlotte to encourage early voting and show support for Vice President Kamala Harris. wcnc.com/article/news/local/…
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VERIFY | No, FEMA is not blocking, confiscating Helene donations wcnc.com/article/news/verify…
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UPDATE: NBC Charlotte has received a copy of the threatening note left outside an east Charlotte store Thursday on.wcnc.com/2oJQi9N
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A new South Carolina bill would require high school students to pass a personal finance class in order to graduate on.wcnc.com/2Fozk9a
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The Lowes Foods on NC 105 in Banner Elk is back open. The company says new hours will be 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. until further notice. MORE: wcnc.com/article/weather/hur…
ALT Residents in Avery County received some good news Wednesday, as Lowes Foods announced its grocery story in Banner Elk reopened. The store, located on North Carolina 105, will operate from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily for the foreseeable future. Employees were on site stocking shelves as the store had electricity.
ALT Residents in Avery County received some good news Wednesday, as Lowes Foods announced its grocery story in Banner Elk reopened. The store, located on North Carolina 105, will operate from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily for the foreseeable future. Employees were on site stocking shelves as the store had electricity.
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Gatlinburg officials say the Ripley's Aquarium is intact and generator power was used to keep the animals safe during the fire #Gatlinburg
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Philadelphia teen Richard Jenkins used to sleep in a homeless shelter and was nicknamed "Harvard" by bullies for being a bookworm. Now, he is going to the same Ivy League school on a full scholarship.
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"I don't think I have the authority to, but I want to ban Matt Rhule, David Tepper and Baker Mayfield from Matthews," Mayor Pro Tem Ken McCool tweeted.
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THANK YOU: Watch as employees at Gatlinburg SkyLift Park unfurl a giant American Flag to honor all of our veterans! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
"Thank you Veterans for your sacrifice, service, and time given to this great country." (Video: Gatlinburg SkyLift Park)
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Despite online rumors, FEMA confirmed it will NOT block any donations for western North Carolina or any other disaster area. wcnc.com/article/news/verify…
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NFL legend Randy Moss rings cancer bell at Charlotte's Atrium Health wcnc.com/article/sports/nfl/…
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'He is out of surgery and stable' | UNCC shooting victim was a sports writer for Niner Times on.wcnc.com/2XUntVG
#drewstrong #uncc #CharlotteStrong
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'God and the Second Amendment': NASCAR legend Richard Childress fires shots at robbery suspects on.wcnc.com/2DgfTv3
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WATCH: Students rush the field to help celebrate the Charlotte 49ers for their win against Marshall on Saturday. The 49ers are now bowl eligible for the first time in school history. Congrats!
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Many of you have been asking about Ramon, Officer Sheldon's K9 partner. Well, here he is -- happy and healthy!
Several NASCAR teams will carry a special decal to honor Sheldon at this weekend's races at at the Charlotte Motor Speedway!
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15 states, plus the District of Columbia, have passed legislation to allot their electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote #WakeUpCLT. wcnc.com/article/news/politi…
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Steph Curry: "Charlotte means everything to me. It's where I learned to play the game...
Me and my brother, we always dreamed of being in All-Star games, and for it to come full circle and be here where my dad played for 10 years, it'll be a great memory for a long time"
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Long lines at Price's Chicken Coop for lunch. The iconic Charlotte restaurant will be closing its doors Saturday wcnc.com/article/money/busin…
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BREAKING: NC Gov. Cooper requires face masks in public. "People must wear face coverings when in public places, indoors or outdoors, where physical distancing of 6 feet from other people who aren’t in the same household or residence isn’t possible."
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Houston students to receive three free meals a day every day for 2017-18 school year in the aftermath of #Harvey on.wcnc.com/2wSNjjy
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Bill Clinton: "I would like to thank Rev. Franklin Graham and the Graham family for making me feel welcome...I'm just one millions, maybe hundreds of millions of people who in their own way will find some way to say thank you and goodbye to Billy Graham." on.wcnc.com/2CnshvZ
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INCREDIBLE: A Florida viewer shared this photo on a day where we are remembering the many lives lost during 9/11 "This was the cloud formation today on my drive into Oakleaf. To me, it looks like a firefighter running toward an angel." (Credit: Matt Snow)
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Mooresville Police Department just shared this sweet photo of Officer Jordan Harris Sheldon with his K9 partner. Sheldon was shot and killed last night during a traffic stop. @MooresvilleNC
He served six years with Mooresville PD. Gone too soon.
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UPDATE: High Point Police report the missing toddler was found SAFE after the stolen vehicle was located in Davidson County. Thanks for sharing! on.wcnc.com/2OUDGdU
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All lanes of I-77 are shut down near Uptown Charlotte due to a tractor-trailer fire near the John Belk Freeway (I-277) Tuesday morning.
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Since David Tepper took over in 2018, the Panthers have had five head coaches, numerous quarterbacks and a lot of frustration.
There's one thing they haven't had: A winning season. Sunday's loss guaranteed the sixth straight losing year under Tepper. wcnc.com/article/sports/nfl/…
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HAPPY BO DAY! On this day 45 years ago, the very first @Bojangles opened in Charlotte. What's your favorite thing to order?
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'The good Lord has taken care of us' | He's 103. She's 100. This Charlotte couple is celebrating 82 years of marriage #UPWITHWCNC
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'We're making up for lost times' | They put their daughter in hospice so she could finally live life to the fullest on.wcnc.com/2JsrtJh
["It's terrifying. I question it every day. And I'm trying to remain strong so that I'm always reminded that this is what's best."]
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Former Panthers coach Ron Rivera is officially cancer free!
His daughter, Courtney Rivera, tweeted Thursday afternoon that her mom and dad were leaving the hospital after given the good news!
Credit: AP / Brian Blanco
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Equipped with only a life vest and a rope, Eddie Hunnell jumped into the New River to save a woman trapped in a house being washed away by Helene. wcnc.com/article/weather/hur…
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RIP: Beth Chapman, the wife of 'Dog the Bounty Hunter,' has died. Her husband tweeted a goodbye to his wife. "We all love you, Beth," he said. "See you on the other side."
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Stein has 15-point lead over Robinson in race for NC governor, WRAL News Poll shows wcnc.com/article/news/politi…
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Dilworth Neighborhood Grille owner Matt Wohlfarth says #Panthers owner David Tepper was nice and joking around with employees after the bar's sign poking fun at Tepper's management caught the billionaire's attention. STORY: wcnc.com/article/sports/nfl/…
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Due to the overwhelming demand for the concert, it will also now be livestreamed. wcnc.com/article/weather/hur…
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Coming up on @TODAYshow, @Franklin_Graham will discuss his new book "Through My Father's Eyes," which chronicles a lifetime of personal memories and lessons learned from his father, Rev. Billy Graham.
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Good guy Greg -- @Panthers tight end @gregolsen88 & his mom team up to raise $100K for breast cancer research on.wcnc.com/2qcKFkC
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Rep. Alma Adams is calling on Gov. Roy Cooper to award Cam Newton with North Carolina's highest honor: The Order of the Long Leaf Pine. #ncpol #panthers wcnc.com/article/features/ca…
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PURPLE SKY | The Lake City sky turned an ominous purple Wednesday after Hurricane Michael tore through the Florida Panhandle.
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"He was so good to me," Ashley Eyer said. "I never have and I never will question how much he loves me. I will carry his love with me for the rest of my life." wcnc.com/article/news/local/…
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GRAB THE TISSUES: This 5-year-old boy loves the movie "Up," so for his birthday, he asked to do a themed photoshoot with his 90-year-old great-grandparents 🎈
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BREAKING: William "Roddie" Bryan Jr., the man who eportedly filmed Ahmaud Arbery's killing, has been charged with murder | bit.ly/2LR3hQF
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Democrat Josh Stein beat Republican Mark Robinson in North Carolina’s gubernatorial election on Thursday, NBC News projects.
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#UNCC shooting: Medic confirms two have died, 2 suffered life-threatening injuries and 2 others with non-life-threatening injuries: pscp.tv/w/1LyxBAzOrRnJN
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"My home is Heaven. I'm just traveling through this world."
Rest in Peace Rev. Billy Graham.
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UPDATE: CMPD releases photos of suspect in case of arson, threatening note left at east Charlotte store #cltnews on.wcnc.com/2oJQi9N
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Ron Rivera has finished cancer treatment! ❤️
Join us in celebrating the good news for Coach Rivera!
Read more here: bit.ly/3opN7Qe
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PLEASE SHARE: Authorities are looking for 3-year-old Destiny Boykins who was abducted from a Gastonia apartment. wcnc.com/news/local/amber-al…
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Linemen, first responders - anyone who's helping with Florence recovery efforts! We just wanted to say thank you for all you do! 🇺🇸️🙏
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[THANK YOU CAM] @CameronNewton surprises kids at Levine Children's Hospital on.wcnc.com/2KxA0g8
(Photos: @LevineChildrens)
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#BREAKING: Vi Lyles will become Charlotte's first African American female mayor on.wcnc.com/2hkrFP8
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University of Tennessee football players pledge to meet bullied boy after video of him goes viral on.wcnc.com/2kh10Qj
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