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Iredell County Man Mines $100,000 Prize

John Phifer Jr. of Statesville tried his luck on a $20 ticket and scored a $100,000 prize.

Cooper Address Focuses On COVID, Finding Agreement With GOP

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper recalled the pain and courage stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic in his State of the State address Monday, while urging Republicans to cooperate with him this year on health care, education and infrastructure needs.

Ex-Justice Cheri Beasley Joins North Carolina Senate Race

The first Black woman to serve as chief justice on the North Carolina Supreme Court announced her entry Tuesday into the state’s highly competitive U.S. Senate race.

Health Officials Work To Combat Covid Vaccine Hesitancy

Health officials are working to combat a lack of urgency to get the Covid vaccine. A new survey shows parents wouldn't be too eager to get their kids the shot either.

Woman Killed Just Weeks After Moving Family To Charlotte, Boyfriend Charged With Murder

The family says 30-year-old Porsche' Lloyd leaves behind 8 children.

Lumber Prices Skyrocket, Impacting Home Construction Prices in Charlotte

Your next home project could cost more than you planned. The price of lumber has skyrocketed 250 percent over the past year, according to the National Association of Home Builders.

Governor Cooper Delivers His Third State Of The State Address

Governor Roy Cooper gave his third State of the State address from the NC House Chamber Monday evening where he recognized the resilience of North Carolinians throughout the pandemic and provided a vision for economic recovery.

Attorney Chantel Cherry Lassiter Speaks Outside The Pasquotank County Public Safety Building In Elizabeth City Nc Monday April 26 2021

Attorney: Black Man Killed By Deputies Shot In Back Of Head

A Black man killed by deputies in North Carolina was shot in the back of the head and had his hands on his car steering wheel when they opened fire, attorneys for his family said Monday after relatives viewed body camera footage.

Population Growth Gives North Carolina A 14th US House Seat

North Carolina will gain another seat in Congress for the next 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau announced Monday, the result of a steadily growing population as people arrive for jobs and retirement.

AAA: Pump Prices In Carolinas Still Stable Amid Increasing Gas Demand

Gas price averages in the Carolinas are still maintaining stability, seeing minimal-to-no changes on the week, as U.S. gasoline demand recorded its second highest measurement since mid-March 2020 – indicating that motorists are filling up more often.

Mecklenburg County Woman ‘Too Excited To Sleep’ After Winning Half Of $2.1 Million Cash 5 Jackpot

Nadia Belhaj of Charlotte used a combination of her own numbers and Quick Pick numbers to win her half of a $2.1 million Cash 5 jackpot.

Apple Announces 1st East Coast Campus In North Carolina

Apple announced plans on Monday to invest more than $1 billion in North Carolina to build the company’s first East Coast campus, a move expected to bring at least 3,000 new jobs to the state.

Developing: Iredell County Authorities Investigating Death of 5-Month-Old Child

Deputies were called to a home on Old Mountain Road Sunday afternoon.

POLITICAL WRAP: Biden Address to Joint Session of Congress Happening Wednesday

Nearly 100 days after taking office, President Joe Biden is finally set to give his first formal address to a joint session of Congress. Wednesday's speech will give the President an opportunity to make the case for his $2 trillion infrastructure plan and other legislative priorities.