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Charlotte Man Races To Claim Fast Play Jackpot Worth $992,574

Benjamin Simmons of Charlotte wasted no time claiming his $992,574 Fast Play jackpot prize just hours after instantly winning on a $20 Max Win ticket.

Four Injured In Overnight Vehicle Crash Near NoDa

Four people were transported to the hospital following a serious vehicle collision in north Charlotte overnight.

Three Arrested In Alexander County On Drug Trafficking Charges

Three people in Alexander County were arrested Thursday in connection to an ongoing investigation into the trafficking of methamphetamine.

Two Children Injured In Morganton Crash; Father Charged With DWI

A father has been charged with a DWI after colliding with two vehicles head-on, sending his two children and pregnant passenger to the hospital.

US-74 Reopened After Vehicle Crash Closed It In East Charlotte

US-74 westbound re-opened Friday afternoon after it was closed for hours due to a vehicle crash.

Panthers Defensive End Derrick Brown Agrees To Four-Year, $96 Million Extension

Derrick Brown agreed to a four-year, $96 million extension with the Carolina Panthers that includes $63.1 million in guaranteed money on Friday.

Small Plane Clips 2 Vehicles As It Lands On North Carolina Highway, But No Injuries Are Reported

A small plane experiencing engine problems struck two vehicles as it landed on a highway near a North Carolina airport, but no injuries were reported, authorities said.

Reasons to Take AP Classes

Parents, this one's for you! Your high schooler can boost their college chances and career goals with AP courses! Nicole talked with the AP Vice President of The College Board about the latest information on how students can take challenging courses and earn college credit in high school.

Free Blue Checks Are Back For Some Accounts On Elon Musk's X. Not Everyone Is Happy About It

Elon Musk's X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has begun restoring complimentary blue checks for some of its users, the latest unexpected shift to cause a lot of confusion on the platform.

Apple Lays Off More Than 600 Workers In California In Its First Major Round Of Post-Pandemic Cuts

Apple is laying off more than 600 workers in California, marking the company's first big wave of post-pandemic job cuts amid a broader wave of tech industry consolidation.

Earthquake Centered Near New York City Rattles The Northeast

An earthquake shook the densely populated New York City metropolitan area Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said, with residents reporting they felt rumbling across the Northeast.

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra's New Music Director

Adam Wurtzel went to the Belk Theater to meet the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra's New Music Director, and their President & CEO who has some exciting news.

6 Inmates Who Sued New York Over Its Prison Lockdown Order Will Get To View Solar Eclipse After All

Six inmates who sued New York's corrections department over its decision to lock down prisons during next Monday's total solar eclipse will get to watch the celestial event after all.

Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Tax Refund

Tips on how to spend your tax refund from local financial expert

Pursuit Church Pastor Terminated For Sexual Misconduct

The lead pastor at Pursuit Church in Denver, North Carolina was terminated earlier this week for alleged sexual misconduct.

Morganton Man Sentenced To 16 Years In Prison on Drug Trafficking Charges

A Morganton man was sentenced to 16 years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine. His girlfriend and co-defendant pleaded guilty and is awaiting her sentencing.

Five Displaced, Four Dogs Rescued In Southeast Charlotte House Fire

Five people were displaced and four dogs were rescued from a southeast Charlotte home after it caught on fire Thursday morning.

NASCAR Driver Makes Court Appearance After Domestic Violence Charge

NASCAR driver Gray Gaulding made a court appearance Thursday morning after being arrested and charged with domestic abuse.