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Wingate student dies in shooting during WSSU homecoming

Three people were injured, and a Wingate University student was killed during two separate shootings at Winston-Salem State University’s homecoming festivities.

Wingate, NC · 9h

Charlotte Observer

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Veterans Day: Here's where retired or active-duty military can eat free in NC

As a “thank you” to local veterans, several restaurants and businesses across North Carolina will offer free meals and services to America’s heroes on Wednesday. Veterans Day, celebrated on Nov. 11 , honors all veterans and those who have served in times of war and peace, according to the U.S. Department of War. It was originally known as Armistice Day, marking the end of the first World War.

North Carolina · 1d

Charlotte Observer

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This soul food restaurant in Charlotte ranks No. 1 for fried chicken in NC

A Charlotte soul food spot has earned statewide bragging rights. Mr. Charles Chicken & Fish now ranks as the No. 1 fried chicken restaurant in North Carolina, according to Tasting Table. FULL STORY: Best fried chicken joint? This Charlotte restaurant ranks No. 1 in NC Here are key takeaways: Tasting Table published the rankings Oct. 30. The food and drink website drew on Reddit posts, online reviews, awards and press coverage to pick the top fried chicken joint in each state. Mr. Charles Chicken & Fish started two decades ago on Statesville Avenue. It operates multiple restaurants in Charlotte, and the uptown location on Dalton Avenue got the nod. Michael Rhynes Sr., who helped open the restaurant, told CharlotteFive in 2024 that the business builds relationships with customers. “We try to get to know everybody. I watched kids grow from being six, seven years old. Now they’re in college.” The restaurant’s namesake chicken appears in dishes such as chicken dinners and a gizzard appetizer. Though Tasting Table singled out the hushpuppies as a must-order dish, the menu also features Southern sides like collard greens, fried okra and macaroni and cheese. Other Charlotte dining destinations have drawn recent attention for their

Charlotte, NC · 1d

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This North Carolina Outlet Mall Is So Big You’ll Need Comfortable Shoes and a Whole Day

A green sea turtle named Neptune swims inside a shopping mall here. He lives in an aquarium with an underwater tunnel, a few steps from outlet stores and a food court carousel. That alone would be enough for most malls. This one also has a 24-screen movie theater, go-kart tracks...

North Carolina · 2d
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WSOC Charlotte

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Woman says her niece suffered multiple seizures after assault at high school football game

Tricia Wall says horseplay at last Friday’s Richmond Senior High School football game turned violent.

Rockingham, NC · 15h

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ACC Power Rankings: After Week 10

Things are heating up in the ACC race. After this past weekend’s action, every team in the ACC is now 75% of the way through their regular season. No one in the conference is unbeaten anymore, and the race for the two spots in the ACC Championship Game is starting to get interesting. UNC aren’t in that race, but they’re continuing to have a solid season. With another week in the books, let’s see how the conference is shaking out in our power rankings.

North Carolina · 18h

WSOC Charlotte

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Suspect arrested after K-9 tracks illegal deer hunters in Union County

K-9 Eli successfully backtracked from where the suspected poachers were last seen all the way to the site of the illegal shooting.

Union County, NC · 20h

Charlotte Observer

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See what life was like in Monroe in 1998 with these Charlotte Observer archive photos

Take a trip back in time to 1998, when life moved a little slower in the city of Monroe. We found these photos in the Charlotte Observer’s archive from our coverage of Union County. There’s a good chance that many of these photos haven’t been seen since they first appeared in the newspaper 28 years ago. Take a look! Want more? We love Charlotte history. See more galleries & stories: SouthPark Mall in the 1990s BBQ restaurants you miss the most Charlotte's Indepenedence Blvd in the '90s Charlotte Pride since 2013 Charlotte's 1976 hot air balloon disaster Remember these moments at Charlotte’s EpiCentre Jim and Tammy Faye Baker's Heritage USA Charlotte elections over the years

Monroe, NC · 1d

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Deputies investigate incident at Richmond Senior High football game

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is investigating an incident that happened at Friday night's Richmond Senior High School football game, but it hasn't said what took place. In a news release Saturday morning, the sheriff's office said the Richmond County Schools Police Department asked its Investigation Division for help with...

Richmond County, NC · 2d

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Chesterfield High School’s Kaylee Leonard Named “NETC” Female Student Athlete of the Month

Chesterfield — Kaylee Leonard is a senior and a multi-sport athlete at Chesterfield High School, where she plays basketball, softball, golf and cheers. She’s been playing basketball and softball starting about 8 years old in rec league and YMCA league which continued into high school, then she joins the cheer team her junior year and just started playing golf this summer and joined the golf team for the ladies fall season.

Chesterfield, SC · 1d

High School On SI

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North Carolina High School Football Playoff Brackets: Scores, Updated Matchups for Nov. 13-14

Updated North Carolina high school football playoff brackets with Nov. 6 scores, Nov. 13 second-round matchups and 2026 NCHSAA championship dates.

North Carolina · 1d

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Smoky Mountains Could See 5 to 9 Inches of Snow Friday Night as Flurries Reach North Georgia Mountains and Western North Carolina

NORTH GEORGIA — A cold front is expected to arrive in North Georgia late Thursday, followed by a strong push of cold air on Friday, November 13. Accumulating snow still looks likely in the higher elevations of the Great Smoky Mountains, where some spots could pick up 5 to 9 inches. The latest European model also shows a few snow flurries possible in the northeast Georgia mountains Friday night, followed by a few chilly days before temperatures moderate.

Georgia · 2d

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Widespread frost; possible freeze coming this weekend

We’re tracking a potential widespread significant frost/freeze risk coming to eastern NC Saturday night. The coldest air we have seen thus far this season arrives with help from a developing coastal low over the weekend, providing inland communities with a threat of widespread freezing temperatures. Due to the potential...

North Carolina · 1d

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Rockingham Man, 34, Killed Crossing US 29 in Greensboro on Bicycle

A 34-year-old bicyclist was killed Saturday evening after being struck by an SUV while crossing US 29 North near Reedy Fork Parkway in Greensboro. Napoleon Ellerbe, of Rockingham, died at the scene, according to the Greensboro Police Department. Emergency crews responded at 6:13 p.m. Saturday to the crash, which happened...

Greensboro, NC · 1d

FOX8 News

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Pretrial motions underway for husband accused of killing wife with eye drops in North Carolina

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A judge is weighing pre-trial motions in the case against a Mount Holly man accused of poisoning his wife with eye drops back in 2018. Joshua Lee Hunsucker’s lawyers want to move the case out of Gaston County court due to the national attention the case has received. […]

Gaston County, NC · 23h

Asheville Citizen-Times

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Possible snow predicted as temperatures fall in Western NC

Another cold week is predicted in the Asheville area, with some weather organizations adding snow to the forecast this week in North Carolina's highest elevations. November is well underway, and this week is expected to reflect the fall season , with particularly cold temperatures predicted by the National Weather Service. The coldest night of the week predicted so far is expected to be Saturday, Nov. 14, when nighttime low temperatures are expected to dip to 26 degrees, closely followed by Friday, Nov. 13, when nighttime lows are predicted at 27 degrees. While the weather service is currently predicting rain, Ray's Weather and other forecasting organizations have predicted that this weekend could bring snow showers to the higher elevations of Western N.C., particularly along the state border with Tennessee. Here's what we know. Will it snow in Asheville, Western NC this week? Rain? While rain and very cold temperatures are expected in and around Asheville this week, no snow is in the forecast for the town itself by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The highest chance of rainfall is on Thursday, Nov. 12, when the chance is currently placed at 50% during the daytime hours. However, other weather organizations, including

Asheville, NC · 1d

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Counties with the most veterans in North Carolina

There are roughly 17.1 million veterans living in the U.S., according to data from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Though, the VA anticipates the percentage of the U.S. population with military experience will continue to decline over the next couple of decades—by 2046, it expects the number of living U.S. veterans to decrease by 29%.

North Carolina · 18h

WSOC Charlotte

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Man dies in house fire caused by space heater in Union County

A 61-year-old man died following a house fire in Waxhaw early Sunday morning.

Union County, NC · 2d

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South Carolina man arrested after accused of driving 105 mph in Chesterfield County

CASH, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- A South Carolina man was arrested over the weekend when he was suspected of driving 105 mph in Chesterfield County. According to the sheriff's office, a deputy observed a silver sedan traveling at an extremely high rate of speed Saturday morning, Nov. 7. The road it occurred on was not disclosed.

Chesterfield County, SC · 1d

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North Carolina tax preparer sentenced to 5 years in prison for nearly $24 million COVID-19 fraud scheme

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A North Carolina tax preparer has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for her role in a COVID-19 relief fraud scheme that sought nearly $24 million in fraudulent tax refunds. Nejlai Mitchell, 48, was sentenced for conspiring to prepare false tax returns claiming...

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