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"No Swimming" Advisory Lifted For Cove On Lake Norman

A "No Swimming" advisory was lifted for a portion of a cove on Lake Norman Friday.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Downed Tree Blocks Road In Gastonia

A large tree is blocking the road at the 3000 block of Courtland Drive in Gastonia, police say.

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Powerball, Mega Millions Jackpots Race To $300 Million. Which Will Win?

Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots are racing to see which of the life-changing prizes will cross the $300 million mark first.

Mary J. Blige Brings Good Morning Gorgeous Tour To Charlotte

The undisputed Queen of Hip Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige, is bringing her Good Morning Gorgeous Tour to Charlotte's Spectrum Center on Wednesday, September 21st.

Fire Caused By Lightning Strike Damages Concord Church | PHOTOS

A fire caused by a lightning strike in Concord Thursday evening left a chapel at Barber Scotia College damaged, fire officials say.

What The Tech: Facebook and Tiktok

For over 10 years, people have logged onto Facebook to read posts from friends, share baby pictures and memories, and reconnect with old friends. But Meta, Facebook's parent company is hearing footsteps from TikTok. According to reports, Facebook's new strategy is if you can't beat 'em, join 'em.

Mecklenburg County To Remove Dozens Of Juveniles From Detention Center Due To Staffing Shortage

Sheriff Garry McFadden announced more than 50 inmates will be removed from the Juvenile Detention Center by December.

Severe Storms Bring Damage, Outages to Carolinas

Over 50,000 customers were without power around the Charlotte Metro at one point Thursday night.

Matthews Police Ask For Public's Help Identifying Fraud Suspect

Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who entered a T-Mobile store in Matthews and fraudulently purchased over $3,400 worth of phones and accessories.

Bank Of America Invests $2.5 Million In UNC Charlotte

Bank of America will invest $2.5 million to expand UNC Charlotte's signature bridge program for historically underrepresented students and to support the creation of a Community Innovation Incubator.

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'That's A Million Dollars Right There,' Sister Tells Anson County Winner

Polly Burns of Polkton said she couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw a $1 million prize on her $10 scratch-off ticket. Burns, 72, bought her lucky 50X The Cash ticket from B&D Mart on N.C. 24/27 in Midland.

Craft Coffee Festival Coming To Camp North End

Sip sip, hooray! The 2022 No Filter Coffee Fest is returning to Charlotte on September 25th.

Historic Black Church In Salisbury Destroyed By Fire

Officials say fire has destroyed a historic Black church in North Carolina that dates back to the 19th century.

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Salisbury Emergency Personnel Respond To Petroleum Spill

Emergency personnel responded to a crash with a petroleum spill in Salisbury on Thursday.

Police Search For Juvenile Suspect In Connection To Deadly Shooting At Hickory Apartments

Hickory Investigators are searching for a stolen vehicle after spotting a 15-year-old suspect wanted for his involvement in a fatal shooting inside.

Gov. Cooper Says Rural Communities Across North Carolina Awarded Grants

Governor Cooper says 30 local governments in rural areas across North Carolina have been awarded grants from the Rural Transformation Grant Fund.

Johnny Fly Releases Limited Edition Shade Collection In Time For National Sunglasses Day

Charlotte-based, eco-friendly eyewear brand Johnny Fly is releasing a limited edition shade collection in celebration of the company's ten year anniversary.

What The Tech: Facebook Free Wifi

When you're close to home you probably already know of coffee shops and restaurants that offer customers free public WiFi. If you work remotely, chances are you visit the same establishment over and over again because of their speedy WiFi network.