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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:
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.
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
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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.
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!
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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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."
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
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.
"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.
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!
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!
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
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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)
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"
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."
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."
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.
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)
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.
'We're making up for lost times' | They put their daughter in hospice so she could finally live life to the fullest
["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."]
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
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."
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:
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.
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.
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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."
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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📷: Rachel Perlman Photography
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DO YOU KNOW THIS COUPLE? A photographer snapped this stunning photo of a proposal atop Taft Point at Yosemite National Park on Oct. 6. Now, he's looking for the couple.
Let's get this spreading on Facebook so the newly-engaged couple can have this breathtaking picture!