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Can You Really Buy Happiness? Question Looms During Mega Millions Mania

It's the largest jackpot in U.S. history. The drawing will pay out at least $1.6 billion to winning jackpot ticket holders.

UPDATE: County Won't Pay Fine For Exposing Patient Info

Mecklenburg County will not be fined after exposing health department patient information.

Local School District Could Change Teacher Hiring Criteria

Rowan-Salisbury Schools could be changing the way it hires teachers.

CMS Teacher Under Investigation Over 'Concerns About Possible Inappropriate Behavior'

A math teacher at Ardrey Kell High School has been suspended with pay due to concerns over possible inappropriate behavior.

Lottery Office Pools Increase Odds - And Possibly Headaches

A group of New Jersey construction workers noticed that the sixth member of their lottery pool had abruptly left work. Turns out, he had a lottery ticket worth $38.5 million and claimed he bought the winning ticket separately with his own money.

NCAA Names Johnson C. Smith University’s Irwin Belk Complex Among America’s Most Scenic Stadiums

Johnson C. Smith University’s Irwin Belk Complex has always been special, but now the NCAA has ranked it among the most scenic Division II stadiums in the country!

Habitat For Humanity Of York County Seeks Volunteers

Habitat for Humanity of York County is seeking men and women who are skilled in construction to assist with building and repairing homes.

Gov. Cooper Announces $1.8 Million In Finish Line Grants Funding Awarded To Community Colleges

In a visit to Carteret Community College on Tuesday, Governor Roy Cooper announced the state has distributed more than $1.8 million in Finish Line Grants funding to community colleges across the state.

Decomposed Body Of Missing Union County Man Found In Field

Union County investigators have identified the decomposed body found in a field yesterday afternoon.

Missing Statesville Man Located In Texas, Arrested For Having Outstanding Warrant

Police say Terry Adcock was located in Canton, Texas.

TSA Holds News Conference To Provide Holiday Travel Tips And Show Examples Of Prohibited Items

On Tuesday, October 23rd, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) provided the media with highlights of the work of our bomb experts.

2nd Suspect Arrested In Trooper's Death Identified

Prosecutors say a second person has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a North Carolina Highway Patrol trooper during a traffic stop last week.

The Salvation Army is in Need of Volunteer Bell Ringers

The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte is preparing for its iconic annual Red Kettle campaign, and it’s in need of volunteer bell ringers.

Veterans Job Fair At Bojangles' Coliseum Thursday, October 25th

This Thursday, October 25th, DAV and RecruitMilitary will host the Charlotte Veterans Job Fair at Bojangles’ Coliseum from 11am to 3pm.

West Charlotte High School Named Principal Of The Year

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has named Dr. Timisha Barnes-Jones, principal of West Charlotte High School, as the 2018 Principal of the Year.

It's Time To Book Those Tickets For Your Holiday Travel Plans

You may want to finalize your holiday travel plans.

Former Carolina Panther Rae Carruth Released From Prison

After nearly 19 years behind bars, Rae Carruth emerged from Sampson Correctional Institution on Monday morning.

Charlotte Decides Not To Regulate Electric Scooters

Instead they're waiting for statewide regulations from the General Assembly. The city's Transportation Committee is launching a campaign to educate safe scooter riding practices.