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Mecklenburg County Woman Wins $200,000 Scratch-Off Prize

Celise Redmon of Charlotte took a chance on a $5 ticket and won $200,000 in a new game. Redmon bought her lucky Lincoln ticket from Mountain Island BP on Vinnies Way in Charlotte.

Carolinas Aviation Museum To Be Renamed In Honor Of Captain "Sully" Ahead Of 13-Year Anniversary Of "Miracle On The Hudson"

13 years after the "Miracle on the Hudson," Carolinas Aviation Museum in Charlotte is being renamed to honor Captain "Sully" Sullenberger.

What The Tech: Should You Update To IOS16?

Apple has released iOS 16 for most newer iPhones and if you're thinking about downloading it right away, you should know a few things. Many people wonder if it's best to download new updates as soon as they become available, or wait.

Court Declares Lenoir House A Nuisance After Years Of Drug Activity, A Death

A home in Lenoir is set to be sold after a judge declared it to be a nuisance on Friday after years of drug activity, a long history of disturbances and a death.

Two People Taken to Hospital After Shooting Near North Charlotte Nightclub

A shooting near Candi's Cabaret leaves two people in the hospital.

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Firearm, Brass Knuckles Recovered From Union County School Parking Lot During K-9 Search

Two students face charges in Union County after deputies say a gun and brass knuckles were discovered inside their separate vehicles during a K-9 search on Monday.

Bojangles Moving Corporate Support Center To New Location In South Charlotte

Bojangles announced it has entered into an agreement to relocate its corporate headquarters to 500 Forest Point Circle, just down the road from its current location at 9432 Southern Pine Blvd. in South Charlotte.

Rock Hill Schools Hold School Safety Forum After Guns Found On Campuses

Safety remains a top concern for parents in Rock Hill Schools. The district held a community forum Monday night after three guns were found on campuses in one week.

Art Crawl Returns To Downtown Hickory September 15th

More than 60 artists will be have their creations for sale at the Downtown Hickory Art Crawl on Thursday, September 15th.

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Queens Named Among Top 10 Regional Universities In The South

Queens University of Charlotte has been named one of ten best regional universities in the south, according to U.S. News and World Report.

2 Arrested In Ongoing Drug Investigation In Alexander County

An ongoing drug investigation in Alexander County ended in the arrest of two men and the seizure of a stash of drugs and guns, deputies say.

Charlotte Man Pockets $1 Million On Scratch-Off

Ronald Pierce of Charlotte tried his luck on a $30 scratch-off and pocketed a $1 million prize. Pierce bought his lucky Millionaire Maker ticket from the Food Lion on East Roosevelt Boulevard in Monroe.

Rowan County Now Offering Bivalent COVID-19 Boosters

Rowan County Public Health is now offering bivalent boosters following the CDC's decision to approve the new, updated COVID-19 vaccine that targets both the BA.4 or BA.5 strains, which currently make up 99 percent of all new cases in the U.S.

25-Year-Old Man Killed In Crash After Speeding In Catawba County, Troopers Say

Troopers are investigating after a 25-year-old man was pronounced dead following a crash in Catawba County on Friday.

CMPD Animal Care & Control Foster Program: The Latest Trend That Saves A Furry Friend

When you foster one animal you save two lives. The one you are taking home and the one taking its place at the shelter. Learn more about fostering with CMPD Animal Care & Control.

Matthews Police Searching For Suspect After Woman Is Allegedly Assaulted On Trail

Police are in search of a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman on the Crestdale Heritage Trail on Sunday, September 11th.

Nearly 3,000 Flags Placed In Romare Bearden Park In Remembrance Of 9/11

Charlotte’s very own Romare Bearden Park has joined in the memorial services with a display of flags across the park.

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Using New Technology To Preserve Donor Hearts For Lifesaving Transplants

Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute’s heart transplant team is using new technology to keep hearts viable while being transported to a waiting heart transplant recipient.