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Cleveland County Mom Can Buy House With $1 Million Lottery Win

A longtime dream to buy a home for her family can now come true for Kenya Sloan of Shelby thanks to a $1 million lottery prize.

Smart Shopper: 20% Off Your Entire Order At Sloane's Closet

One local mom wants to help you feel fabulous with her custom made clothing line! For 20% off your entire order, enter code WCCB!

Smart Shopper: StarMed's New Health Care Program + Bookbag Giveaway!

Saturday, August 13th, 2022 starting at 10 a.m., drive up to their Central Avenue location and get a free bookbag, pens, pencils, glue stick and other necessities. Not only do they have that but they are offering $30 sports physicals for the future hall-of-famers!

Epicentre Sale Pending, Future Remains Uncertain

Deutsch Bank, which is the lien holder on the property, made a 95 million dollar bid during an auction.

Measuring Mugginess: Use Dew Points, Not Relative Humidity

With drier air moving in over the next few days, it's important to use *dew points*, not relative humidity, to determine how sticky it will -- or won't -- feel this weekend.

The Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend

A fan favorite meteor shower peaks this weekend, but it may not be as good as it has been in the past.

School Board Member Rhonda Cheek Reverses Decision Not To Run Again

A long time Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board Member is reversing her decision to step down. Rhonda Cheek says she filed for re-election in District 1 on Thursday.

Optimist Hall To Begin Charging For Parking

Optimist Hall To End Free Parking

Starting August 15th. a three-hour stay will rack you up an $18 parking bill.

Medic: Shooting In Uptown Leaves One Severely Injured

A person has been severely injured in a shooting that occurred in uptown Thursday evening.

CMPD Investigating Homicide In West Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating an alleged homicide in west Charlotte.

Charlotte Pastor Running For School Board In District 1 Race

A Charlotte pastor is joining the race for school board. Hamani Fisher, a pastor at Life Center International, is running in District 1, the seat being vacated by long-time board member Rhonda Cheek.

Police Ask For Public's Help In Gastonia Homicide Investigation

Police are asking for the public's help in reference to the homicide that occurred at Wilkinson Boulevard and Redbud Drive on Thursday, August 4th.

1st Case Of Monkeypox Identified In Lincoln County

The Lincoln County Health Department has confirmed the first case of monkeypox in the county.

StarMed Healthcare Is Offering Monkeypox Testing And Treatment

To combat the spread of Monkeypox virus, StarMed Healthcare is offering testing and treatment for the infectious disease.

Umbrella Swept By Wind Kills Woman At South Carolina Beach

A beachgoer was killed Wednesday after a loose beach umbrella impaled her in the chest, authorities said.

Carowinds Unveils Plans For 50th Anniversary Season | PHOTOS

The 2023 Carowinds operating season marks the beginning of "50 years of Carolina fun," a limited-time special event that brings plenty of new rides and attractions, exciting entertainment, enhanced food and beverage offerings, nighttime spectaculars, and other immersive experiences.