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Cleveland County Man Cried Happy Tears After Winning $3M

John Turner of Shelby became overcome with emotion after discovering his $30 scratch-off purchase turned into a $3 million win.

The Carolina Panthers Pick QB Bryce Young With The No. 1 NFL Draft Pick

The Carolina Panthers kick off the 2023 NFL Draft by selecting quarterback Bryce Young with the number one overall pick.

Fans Welcome No. 1 Draft Pick Bryce Young At Bank Of America Stadium | PHOTOS

Carolina Panthers' fans welcomed No. 1 draft pick Bryce Young at Bank of America Stadium Friday afternoon.

Up 'n Adam: Jurassic Quest

Adam Wurtzel went back in time to check out all the dinosaurs at Jurassic Quest.

BCSO: Burke County Man Arrested And Charged After Stealing Car parts

A man has been arrested and charged after Burke County Sheriff's found him in possession of a stolen catalytic converter on April 24th.

Off To The Races: Queen's Cup 2023

The 27th Queen’s Cup Steeplechase is off to the races this Saturday, April 29 in Mineral Springs, NC rain or shine. Gates open at 10 a.m., with more than15,000 people expected to attend this year’s event.

Uptown Businesses Hoping For Big Economic Boost During NFL Draft Watch Party

Many Uptown businesses have been gearing up for the NFL draft this week. The Panthers has the number one draft pick.

New Proposal Emerges For Former Eastland Mall Location

QC East is a visionary project set to transform the former Eastland Mall site into a vibrant sports, tech and entertainment hub.

Project Scientist Aims to Reduce STEM Gender Gap

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, women make up half of the workforce, but only account for 27% of all STEM jobs. Project Scientist was created to change that.

Police: Lenoir Man Arrested After Reports Of Local High School Students Overdosing On Marijuana Vape Pens

Police say they arrested a Lenoir man after investigating several overdoses involving local high school students who all reported using similar vape pens prior to overdosing.

Jerry Springer, Politician-Turned-TV Ringmaster, Dies at 79

Jerry Springer, the onetime mayor and news anchor whose namesake TV show featured a three-ring circus of dysfunctional families willing to bare all on weekday afternoons including brawls, obscenities and blurred images of nudity, died Thursday at 79.

Comic Store Owner Becomes Real-Life Hero Saving Woman From Attacker

A truly heroic feat by a man who sells stories of superheroes. A comic book store owner in Hickory jumped into action to save a woman being sexually assaulted nearby.

School Resource Officers Continue Active Shooter Training

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers continued active shooter training Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Lincolnton Middle School.

Female Athletic Coach Charged With Assaulting Student At Statesville High School

A female athletic coach appeared in court on Wednesday, April 26th after being charged with assaulting an 18-year-old female student following a soccer game at Statesville High School.

Dinosaurs Will Roam Into Charlotte Over The Weekend

Jurassic Quest is coming to the Park Expo Center. What is described as America's biggest dinosaur event, comes to the Queen City on April 28th - April 30th.

Video Footage Captured From Fire Set At Strip Mall In Gastonia

Video footage has been released after a fire was set at a strip mall in Gastonia.

Police: 13-Year-Old Girl Arrested For Cutting Gastonia Firefighter With Knife

Gastonia Police say they arrested and charged a 13-year-old girl Tuesday evening after she allegedly used a knife to cut a firefighter, according to a news release.

Panthers Reach Consensus On Who'll Be No. 1 Pick In NFL Draft

Carolina Panthers coach Frank Reich says he and general manager Scott Fitterer have agreed on which quarterback the team will select with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.