Cedar Fair And Six Flags Update Merger, Plans For Carowinds
Cedar Fair, the parent company of Carowinds, announced Tuesday that it expects its planned merger with Six Flags to be complete by July 1.
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Local Woman Wins $700,000 Lottery Prize
Donna Smith won a huge lottery prize over the weekend. She bought a $10 777 ticket from the Run-In convenience store on Gilead Road Sunday morning.
South Carolina Man Sentenced To 13 Years For Armed Robberies
A York County man was sentenced to 13 years in prison after robbing three fast food businesses in Charlotte in June of 2022.
Cooper Makes Push For Child Care Funding During Stop In Charlotte
A new statewide survey shows that about a third of North Carolina's child care centers are at risk of closing their doors when COVID-era funding expires this month.
Convicted Felon Arrested For Illegally Possessing Weapons, Narcotics
A convicted felon was arrested after deputies said they found five firearms and approximately 77 grams of narcotics at his residence in Catawba County.
49-Year-Old Man Sentenced For Robbing His Former Employer, Shooting Three Victims
A 49-year-old Charlotte man will serve the next 34 years in prison for committing an armed robbery on his former employer in July of 2021.
Mecklenburg County Woman Had To Calm Down After $700k Win
Donna Smith of Huntersville could barely contain her excited Sunday morning after winning a $700,000 top prize.
Deputies: 18-Year-Old Arrested After Breaking Into Former High School
An 18-year-old and 17-year-old were charged with offenses relating to breaking in to Piedmont High and Middle Schools.
Charlotte Knights Surprise Veteran With A Mortgage-Free Home
U.S. Army Veteran Jacob Schanck and his family were surprised with a mortgage-free home at a Charlotte Knights game.
Joe Duncan Sings the National Anthem Tonight for the Charlotte Knights
Joe Duncan is getting his big shot! Ahead of his performance of the National Anthem tonight for the Charlotte Knights, he spent the morning at the ballpark with Homer the Dragon and Knights VP of Communications Tommy Viola.
Charlotte Sportsβ Queen City Parlay Raises $15K For Veterans Bridge Home
Following a successful Memorial Day Weekend across the Charlotte sports community, organizers of the inaugural Queen City Parlay are excited to donate $15K to Veterans Bridge Home.
Avoiding Kids' Summer Boredom
Summer is a stressful time for parents. Finding childcare and scrambling to keep children occupiedβ¦ only to hear the dreaded words: βIβm bored.β
Governor Cooper Signs State Disaster Declaration For West Jefferson Affected By Flooding
On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Governor Roy Cooper signed a state disaster declaration for the Town of West Jefferson in Ashe County that suffered damages from a significant flood event on May 26.
Charlotte History Museum Welcomes New U.S. Citizens On Independence Day
Naturalization Ceremony is an annual Fourth of July tradition at the Charlotte Museum of History.
46-Year-Old Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting A Minor
Great Falls resident Ivan White was sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
Police: 4 Men Arrested For Robbing US Postal Workers in Charlotte & Greensboro
A scary trend developing in North Carolina has made its way to Charlotte. United States Postal Service workers robbed at gunpoint. It's happened in Greensboro, too.
Motorcyclist Killed During Crash Involving CATS Bus
One man is dead following a crash involving a CATS bus. That crash shut down Independence Blvd. for more than two hours during rush hour Tuesday evening.
Jennings And McFadden Split On Governor's Veto On HB 834
Chief Johnny Jennings released a statement following Governor Roy Cooperβs veto of House Bill 834.
Juneteenth Explained: What Is The Holiday, Why Was It Created And How Should It Be Celebrated?
People who never gave the June 19 holiday more than a passing thought may be asking themselves, is there a βrightβ way to celebrate Juneteenth? Here's how.
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