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Mega Millions Jackpot Now $667M, 3rd Largest In US History

The Mega Millions prize was already giant, but now it’s even bigger.

CMS Continues To Tighten School Security

Dr. Clayton Wilcox, superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, on Oct. 16 presented his plan to use $4.5 million from Mecklenburg County to strengthen school security.

One Person Shot In Parking Lot Of Habitat For Humanity ReStore In Southeast Charlotte

One person was seriously injured in a shooting in the parking lot of the Habitat For Humanity ReStore on North Wendover Road in southeast Charlotte.

Changes To LYNX Connector Bus Bridge Go Into Effect October 16th

The LYNX Blue Line light rail is currently operating modified service due to the extensive damage to the overhead catenary system (OCS) caused by Hurricane Michael.

Charlotte Hornets Announce 2018 Opening Night Roster

The Charlotte Hornets announced today the team’s 2018-19 Opening Night roster.

Carolina BalloonFest To Be Held This Weekend In Statesville

The 45th annual Carolina BalloonFest will be held this weekend in Statesville (October 19th-October 21st).

Lara Trump Campaigns For North Carolina Republicans

President Trump's daughter-in-law Lara Trump was campaigning in Salisbury Tuesday morning.

Sears Files For Bankruptcy After Racking Up Billions In Losses

Sears has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, buckling under its massive debt load and staggering losses.

Local Farm Responds After Accusations Of Racism

Teachers say an employee at a family farm made racist remarks toward students on a field trip this month.

Storms Worsen Major Erosion Behind New Denver Homes

The erosion is happening behind the brand new homes at the Villages of Denver neighborhood.

Blaring Music, Rattling Windows--Neighbors Say It's Coming From South Charlotte Church

Police have been called to the church a dozen times this year for noise complaints.

Host Committee for 2020 RNC in Charlotte Working to Raise $70 Million

We're hearing from leadership of the committee that will host the 2020 Republican National Convention in Charlotte. They'll be responsible for raising money and making sure everything goes off smoothly.

NC Commits $400M Now For Florence Recovery

North Carolina legislators are spending $400 million to speed recovery from Hurricane Florence and setting aside another $450 million for upcoming needs, temporarily setting aside the sharp partisanship that's typified government.

Power Restored, Road Still Closed In East Charlotte Following Accident That Took Down Power Lines

More than 4,800 people were without power in east Charlotte Monday evening after an accident took down several power lines and a utility pole.

Hickory Man Convicted Of 2016 Armed Robbery

A 24-year-old man will spend at least eight years in prison after he was convicted Thursday of charges related to an armed robbery in 2016.

York County Man Facing Charges Related To Child Pornography

A 53-year-old Clover man is facing several charges involving the sexual exploitation of a minor.

Two Suspects Charged With Breaking Into Vehicles

MATTHEWS, NC -- Police have charged two teenage suspects they say broke into several cars over the weekend while driving around in a stolen vehicle. Around 11:16pm Sunday, residents on Annecy Drive reported several suspicious suspects roaming around the…

Estimated 35 Million Voter Records From 19 States, Including SC, For Sale on Popular Hacking Forum

Anomali researchers in close partnership with Intel 471, a leading cybercrime intelligence provider, have uncovered a widespread unauthorized information disclosure of US voter registration databases.