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Gaston County Woman Can’t Stop Smiling After $150,000 Win

Marcie Parfitt of Mount Holly said she keeps smiling so much it hurts after a $5 scratch-off ticket won her a $150,000 prize.

Early Voting For May 17th Primary Begins Thursday In Mecklenburg County

Early voting begins Thursday in Mecklenburg County for the May 17th primary. You'll finally get a chance to vote in the primary for Charlotte Mayor and City Council. Delayed census data caused last year's election to be postponed.

Interim CMS Superintendent Hugh Hattabaugh Says He's Ready To Work

His main focus in the new gig is closing the achievement gaps, boosting reading levels retaining and recuring teachers, and reorganizing.

Gaston County Confirms Fourth Rabies Case Of 2022

Gaston County Police Animal Control and Enforcement responded to a call where a rabid bat was found in a resident's yard on Sunday, April 24th.

N.C. Senator Tillis Introduces Legislation Blocking Biden From Deploying Veterans Resources To Southern Border

North Carolina Republican Senator Thom Tillis introduces legislation in an effort to prevent the Department of Veterans Affairs from prioritizing the needs of illegal immigrants over U.S veterans.

Police Dog Finds Drugs in Two Student Vehicles At Lancaster High

A police dog alerted officers of drugs in two vehicles belonging to students at Lancaster High on Tuesday, April 26th, according to a news release.

Rep. Madison Cawthorn Cited For Having Gun At Charlotte-Douglas International Airport TSA Check Point

Charlotte-Douglas International Airport TSA seized a firearm from U.S Representative Madison Cawthorn during a bag check on Tuesday, April 26th, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Independence Fall Short vs. Richmond

The Charlotte Independence dropped their first match of the season to the Richmond Kickers.

Eased Voting Rules On NC Offenders Delayed Through Primaries

A North Carolina appeals panel has delayed through the primary elections a lower court ruling that had ordered officials to immediately allow felony offenders still on probation or parole to vote.

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Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert Tour Coming To Three North Carolina Cities Including Charlotte

Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert Tour, where Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award-winning film comes to life in a one-of-a-kind concert event, will take stage in three North Carolina cities including Charlotte.

Caldwell County Woman Pockets $1 Million Win

Lois Cook of Lenoir tried her luck on a $25 scratch-off ticket and won a $1 million prize.

$2 Million Prize Won In North Carolina In Monday’s Powerball Drawing

Someone who bought a Powerball ticket at a Fayetteville grocery store for Monday’s drawing won a $2 million prize.

Charlotte Independence Fall To Richmond Kickers

Shalom Dutey provided the lone goal for the Jacks off a corner kick.

Man Arrested, Accused Of Throwing Asphalt Chunks Off Bridge At Trucks On I-77

Investigators are calling it a dangerous and disturbing incident. A man is accused of throwing chunks of asphalt off a bridge over I-77, hitting several trucks and injuring drivers.

Charlotte Hornets Assembles 3,000 Care Kits For U.S Troops

Charlotte Hornets announced that volunteers and executives from the organization will pack 3,000 care kits for deployed U.S military service members on Tuesday, April 26.