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Powerball Offers $835 Million Jackpot Tonight, Fourth Largest In Its History

The Powerball jackpot has jumped to $835 million ahead of the drawing on Wednesday, September 27th.

The Amp In Ballantyne Kicks Off First Ever Concert Series

The Amp is bringing live music, food trucks, and more to the Ballantyne community with their first concert happening tonight.

BBB Scam Alert: "Free Solar Panels" Can Cost You Big Time! How To Spot Phony Offers

If you want solar panels, be very careful when evaluating installation offers. Con artists use misleading sales tactics and lies to trick homeowners out of money and personal information.

Lancaster Man Sentenced To 5 Years For Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

A 42-year-old man from Lancaster has been sentenced to five years in prison for possession of child sexual abuse material.

Car Explosion Sends One Person To Hospital

A car explosion turned into a house fire in northwest Charlotte Monday afternoon. One person was sent to the hospital and treated for burns.

CMPD Holds Ceremony For Nation Day Of Remembrance

Monday evening, CMPD held a National Day of Remembrance ceremony for murder victim's families in Charlotte.

Stands Cleared After Fight Breaks Out At Harding University High Football Game

Chaos erupts at a CMS Friday night high school football game. Officials cleared the stands at Harding University High School after a fight broke out at the homecoming game against North Meck.

CMPD: Shootout Between Two Vehicles Closes Portion Of I-77 During Monday Evening Commute

A shootout between two vehicles led to major backups on I-77 during the Monday evening commute, according to CMPD. It also ended with one person being struck by gunfire.

Mother, Son Accused of Embezzling $47K From Clients Via Insurance Claims

A mother and son from Huntersville were arrested and charged with four counts of felony embezzlement on Monday, September 25th, according to a news release from the North Carolina Department of Insurance.

North Carolina To Launch Medicaid Expansion In December

Medicaid expansion will launch on December 1st.

Carolina Renaissance Festival Celebrates Milestone 30th Year!

The Carolina Renaissance Festival is back to celebrate its 30th year with all new entertainments Saturdays and Sundays, from September 30th through November 19th.

Police Investigating Salisbury Shooting That Left Three Injured

The Salisbury Police Department is looking for a suspect accused of injuring three people in a shooting in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Amber Alert Cancelled For Missing 9-Year-Old In Asheboro

An Amber Alert was issued and cancelled within minutes for a missing 9-year-old in Asheboro.

Judge Greg Mathis Speaks To Students At Livingstone College About Overcoming Obstacles

He shared his story with students at the historically black college -- talking candidly about overcoming obstacles and how he rose from a troubled youth serving time in jail to becoming the youngest judge in Michigan's history.

Festival In The Park 2023

Check out the photos of fun, art, and Charlotteans from the Festival In The Park 2023.

Usher Set To Headline The 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Grammy-winning artist Usher is set to perform at the 2024 Super bowl LVIII halftime show.

UNC Charlotte 2023 International Festival

Check out these photos from the 2023 UNC Charlotte 2023 International Festival.

Sneaker Thieves In Mooresville Uncover Robberies In The Metro Area

Sneaker Thieves In Mooresville Part Of Shoe Stealing Ring In The Metro Area

Mooresville police are on the search for two people stealing shoes at a local department store last week, but thanks to a clever Facebook post, word of these two is spreading quickly.