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$20 Scratch-Off Turns Into $2 Million Gift For Mecklenburg County Woman

Karen Urtecho Sandrez of Charlotte was gifted a present she won’t soon forget — a scratch-off ticket with a $2 million prize.

Positive Home Sales Streak, New Listing Growth Continues In Tight Charlotte Market

Residential home sales across the Charlotte region continue to post positive gains. Slightly more than 5,500 homes sold during June 2021 than in the same month a year ago. The actual figure of 5,505 sales in June 2021 represents a 4.8 percent rise over home sales in June 2020.

No Swim Advisory Issued for Cove on Lake Wylie Following Sewage Spill

Officials are urging people not to swim in a portion of Lake Wylie which is affected by a sewage spill. 847,000 gallons of untreated sewage got released from the Paw Creek Lift Station on Old Dowd Road, due to a pipe alignment issue.

Lighting Strike Suspected Cause Of Ballantyne House Fire

Lightning Strike is Suspected Cause of Ballantyne House Fire

A lightning strike is the suspected cause of a three-alarm house fire in South Charlotte. It happened on Saturday afternoon in the Ballantyne area.

Water Crews Respond To Wastewater Overflow On Old Dowd Road

Charlotte Water crews responded to a wastewater overflow just outside Paw Creek Lift Station at Old Dowd Road, after a pipe alignment issue occurred during a construction project.

15 Amazing Charlotte Tattoo Artists You Should Be Following On Social Media

So you've been thinking of getting a tattoo. Luckily for you, WCCB has compiled a list of 15 amazing artists in the Charlotte area.

Covid-19 Cases Increase Again In Mecklenburg County, Delta Variant Discovered In 5 Cases

Mecklenburg County Health leaders say Covid-19 cases are once again on the rise, most sick people haven't been vaccinated.

Fox Tests Positive For Rabies In Huntersville, N.C.

A rabies alert was sent out to residents on or near Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road in Huntersville at 7 p.m. Thursday night, after a fox tested positive for rabies in the area, according to the Huntersville Police Department's Animal Care and Control.

Hornets Backback For Hunger Food Lion Second Harvest Food Bank 4 28 2021 By Jon Strayhorn

Hornets, Bank Of America Team Up For 2nd Annual Week Of Community Service

The Charlotte Hornets, in partnership with Bank of America, will host a Week of Service for the second year in a row from July 19th through July 23rd.

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Make Homemade Dog Treats With The Catawba County Library

The Catawba County Library is hosting a virtual workshop on Tuesday, July 20th to go over how to make homemade dog treats.

Charlotte's BackStage Lounge To Host 3-Day Elton John Inspired Art Show By Bernie Taupin

BackStage Lounge in Charlotte is excited to announce they will be hosting a rare exhibition of artwork by Bernie Taupin, lifelong visual artist and world-renowned songwriter, from Thursday, July 22nd through Saturday, July 24th.

Carolina Soul Band To Perform In Downtown York Summer Concert Series July 22nd

It's time to make your soul happy! The Carolina Soul Band is coming to York, S.C. for its next free summer concert on July 22nd.

CMPD Releases Body Cam Footage Of Failed SWAT Operation, Home Left In Unlivable Conditions

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police released body camera footage on Friday of a SWAT operation that left a home in east Charlotte in unlivable conditions last year.

AP Source: 2 NFL Teams Remain Under 50% Vaccinated

Two NFL teams remain under 50% vaccinated less than two weeks from the start of training camp, a person familiar with the vaccination rates told The Associated Press.

Family Sues Airline, Saying Aborted Landing Ruined Vacation

A Cleveland County family has filed a lawsuit against American Airlines saying a turbulent and aborted landing in 2019 caused injuries and forced the family to forgo much of a planned vacation.

Deputy Shot In The Leg During Domestic Dispute In Caldwell County

A deputy is recovering from a gunshot wound to the leg after responding to a domestic dispute in Granite Falls, according to a news release.

Panthers And Taylor Moton Agree To Contract Extension

The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a four-year, $72 million deal with offensive tackle Taylor Moton, narrowly beating the deadline to sign players with the franchise tag to a contract extension, according to a person familiar with the situation.