Morning 3 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. Check out those stories below.
Denny Hamlin dedicated emotional race win to dad 2 months before deadly fire
The NASCAR star won his milestone 60th Cup Series race in October as his dad’s health declined.
78 arrested at Target, Walmart stores across Gaston County during ‘Operation Naughty List’
The operation targeted thefts at well-known retail locations in Gastonia.
Panthers’ chance to make the playoffs just got a whole lot better
Thanks to some help, the Panthers can make the playoffs even if they don’t beat the Buccaneers this weekend.
Weather: Brief cold snap arrives before temps return to normal ahead of next rain chance
Tuesday will be the coldest day of the week before temperatures rebound some.
Read the full forecast here, or watch below.
Highs are forecast to only reach the mid-40s in Charlotte on Tuesday.
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