Cedar Fair And Six Flags Update Merger, Plans For Carowinds
Cedar Fair, the parent company of Carowinds, announced Tuesday that it expects its planned merger with Six Flags to be complete by July 1.
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Local Woman Wins $700,000 Lottery Prize
Donna Smith won a huge lottery prize over the weekend. She bought a $10 777 ticket from the Run-In convenience store on Gilead Road Sunday morning.
South Carolina Man Sentenced To 13 Years For Armed Robberies
A York County man was sentenced to 13 years in prison after robbing three fast food businesses in Charlotte in June of 2022.
Cooper Makes Push For Child Care Funding During Stop In Charlotte
A new statewide survey shows that about a third of North Carolina's child care centers are at risk of closing their doors when COVID-era funding expires this month.
Convicted Felon Arrested For Illegally Possessing Weapons, Narcotics
A convicted felon was arrested after deputies said they found five firearms and approximately 77 grams of narcotics at his residence in Catawba County.
49-Year-Old Man Sentenced For Robbing His Former Employer, Shooting Three Victims
A 49-year-old Charlotte man will serve the next 34 years in prison for committing an armed robbery on his former employer in July of 2021.
Juneteenth At The Gantt | PHOTOS
This year's Juneteenth lineup focuses on the artistic perspectives of our youth, modern conversations surrounding the cross-cultural impact of Blackness, and the importance of positive exchange as a form of community care.
Unloaded Weapons Don't Violate N.C. Safe Gun Storage Law, Appeals Court Says
A North Carolina appeals court has decided that a gun must be loaded for someone to be convicted of failing to properly store the weapon at home to protect minors living there.
Charlotte Sportsβ Queen City Parlay Raises $15K For Veterans Bridge Home
Following a successful Memorial Day Weekend across the Charlotte sports community, organizers of the inaugural Queen City Parlay are excited to donate $15K to Veterans Bridge Home.
Governor Cooper Signs State Disaster Declaration For West Jefferson Affected By Flooding
On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Governor Roy Cooper signed a state disaster declaration for the Town of West Jefferson in Ashe County that suffered damages from a significant flood event on May 26.
Powerball Tickets Sold In Greensboro And Union County Expiring Soon
PowerballΒ players in North Carolina, especially those around Greensboro and Stallings, should double-check any tickets they have to see if they are the winner of two unclaimed prizes worth $100,000 and $200,000.
Police: 4 Men Arrested For Robbing US Postal Workers in Charlotte & Greensboro
A scary trend developing in North Carolina has made its way to Charlotte. United States Postal Service workers robbed at gunpoint. It's happened in Greensboro, too.
Motorcyclist Killed During Crash Involving CATS Bus
One man is dead following a crash involving a CATS bus. That crash shut down Independence Blvd. for more than two hours during rush hour Tuesday evening.
Jennings And McFadden Split On Governor's Veto On HB 834
Chief Johnny Jennings released a statement following Governor Roy Cooperβs veto of House Bill 834.
Juneteenth Explained: What Is The Holiday, Why Was It Created And How Should It Be Celebrated?
People who never gave the June 19 holiday more than a passing thought may be asking themselves, is there a βrightβ way to celebrate Juneteenth? Here's how.
Police Seize Nearly Seven Pounds Of Various Drugs In Drug Trafficking Arrest
Gaston County Police have arrested 35-year-old Irving Arias after an investigation into a drug trafficking organization.
Dollar Tree Left Lead-Tainted Applesauce Pouches On Store Shelves For Weeks After Recall, FDA Says
Dollar Tree failed to effectively recall lead-tainted applesauce pouches linked to reports of illness in more than 500 children, leaving the products on some stores shelves for two months, the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday.
Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces Efforts To Raise Awareness Of Crimes Against Vulnerable Adults
Attorney General Alan Wilson today announced efforts his office is making to raise public awareness of crimes against vulnerable adults, including a name change of the unit that investigates and prosecutes the crimes.
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