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Cardiac Cats are back: Panthers regular season schedule released

Cardiac Cats are back: Panthers regular season schedule released

Cardiac Cats are back: Panthers regular season schedule released

Earlier Wednesday, the NFL announced the dates for 2019 international games. Panthers are playing NFC South rival Tampa Bay in Week 6 in London.

PANTHERS

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More districts close for May 1 ahead of teacher rally

Hickory Public Schools announced May 1 will be an optional workday. Thousands of teachers are expected to march in Raleigh, with a list of demands for lawmakers.

EDUCATION
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'Born Alive' bill heads to Governor Cooper's desk

The NC House has approved a bill directing how doctors must treat a baby born alive during an attempted abortion.

POLITICS
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SC leads the country in hot car deaths

Last year, 51 children died in hot cars. South Carolina led the country in deaths with six in the Palmetto State.

REGIONAL
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NC man charged in college 'sextortion' scam

Authorities have arrested Kevin Kearney on cyberstalking and extortion charges, saying he would pose as a modeling agency on Instagram and message women to send photos.

CRIME
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NC man charged in 'sextortion' scam

Authorities have arrested Kevin Kearney on cyberstalking and extortion charges, saying he would pose as a modeling agency on Instagram and message women to send photos.

STATE
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One killed, 17 hurt in Durham fire

Fire crews began evacuating the area, and the explosion happened about 30 minutes later at 10:07. The building was home to multiple businesses including a coffee shop.

STATE
Hornets eliminated, Kemba Walker scores 43 points in likely farewell

The Hornets entered the night needing a win and a Detroit loss to the New York Knicks to clinch the final playoff spot in the East.

HORNETS
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Hundreds of CMS teachers call out ahead of May 1 rally

Wilcox said he’s not making the final call just yet, but with the number of teachers calling out for May 1, he admitted he can’t imagine finding enough substitutes to cover.

EDUCATION
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'This one is for everybody' | NC teachers prepare for second rally

Last year more than 19,000 teachers marched on Raleigh, demanding better pay and resources. This year, the rally is said to be for all school employees.

EDUCATION
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NC driver hits 600-pound black bear with car

North Carolina drivers are hitting black bears on the roads, and experts say now is the most dangerous time of year. A 600-pound bear was killed in eastern North Carolina after a car crash.

REGIONAL
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4 p.m. Weather Update: Scattered storms developing with some hail, lots of lightning

Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich is tracking scattered storms moving through the Carolinas on Tuesday after Monday's heavy storms.

SEVERE-WEATHER
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NC State highway patrol look to reduce crashes involving teenagers

Operation Drive to Live will be in effect throughout the state this week. It's an effort that's coming with spring break and prom season underway.

LOCAL
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Lawyer claims Nike paid Zion Williamson's mom

Avenatti is lashing out at Nike, accusing the company of illegal payments to college athletes and their families. One of the athletes mentioned? Duke basketball star Zion Williamson.

SPORTS
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Wilson County woman charged after 5-year-old drowns at Myrtle Beach resort

The 5-year-old died after being pulled from the water at Ocean Reef Resort in Myrtle Beach on Friday, officials say.

CRIME
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Bill to ban minors from tanning beds in SC

Lawmakers in South Carolina are working to pass the "Teen Skin Cancer Prevention Act." The bill aims to restrict anyone under 18 from using a tanning bed, regardless of parental consent.

HEALTH