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Charlotte Woman Collects $100,000 Lottery Win

Cynthia Hernandez Lemus of Charlotte took a chance on a $25 scratch-off ticket and won a $100,000 prize.

American Red Cross Declares "National Blood Crisis" Amid Low Supply

The American Red Cross has declared a "national blood crisis." The organization is urging people to donate, amid the worst blood shortage in more than a decade.

Greater Charlotte Home & Landscape Show Returns in January

The 17th annual Greater Charlotte Home and Landscape Show will return to the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center in Concord from Friday, Jan. 28-30, to provide guests with the latest trends, products, and services in home improvement, décor, entertainment systems, storage solutions, gardening, landscaping, outdoor living, pools and spas.

One Dead In Iredell County House Fire

One person is dead after a house fire in Iredell County on Tuesday, according to the Mount Mourne Fire Department.

Panthers Fire 3 Coaches, Including Special Teams Coordinator

The Carolina Panthers have fired three coaches, including special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn, offensive line coach Pat Meyer and defensive line coach Frank Okam.

Charlotte Woman Wins $149,136 Fast Play Jackpot

Tikita Craig of Charlotte tried her luck on a $5 Fast Play ticket and won a $149,136 jackpot.

Tega Cay Teacher Shot While Driving DoorDash In Charlotte

The community is coming together to help a Tega Cay teacher who was shot while driving DoorDash in Charlotte.

Rhule: Panthers Will 'Look At Everything' At Quarterback

Having survived Black Monday, Panthers coach Matt Rhule began turning his attention to a number of issues facing the team.

Bank of America Slashes Fees For Account Overdrafts

Bank of America is slashing the amount it charges customers when they spend more than they have in their accounts and plans to eliminate entirely its fees for bounced checks.

Mask Requirement In Cabarrus County Schools

Cabarrus County Schools to Require Masks Starting Wednesday

The Cabarrus County School Board voted 4-3 on Monday night to reinstate its mask mandate.

CMS Reports A Positive Covid Spike For Staff, But Some Teachers Say The Infection Rate Is Even Higher

CMS says 1,029 teachers were absent on Friday. They filled 400 of those spots with substitutes.

CMS Releases COVID-19 Case Numbers For Students And Staff

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools released the latest COVID-19 numbers for students and staff. From January 3rd through January 9th, CMS says 1,249 students and 615 staff tested positive for COVID-19. There are an additional 1,982 students and 689 staff quarantined.