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Cabarrus County Retiree Scores $440,643 Cash 5 Jackpot On Her First Try

Phyllis Davis of Concord decided to purchase her first Cash 5 ticket and it ended up winning her a $440,643 jackpot.

A Line Of Men Wearing Helmets And Olive Drab Body Armor Walk Up The Marble Stairs Outside The U.s. Capitol

Capitol Rioters Included Highly Trained Ex-Military And Cops

As President Donald Trump’s supporters massed outside the Capitol last week and sang the national anthem, a line of men wearing olive-drab helmets and body armor trudged purposefully up the marble stairs in a single-file line, each man holding the jacket collar of the one ahead.

National Threats Of Violence Close South Carolina Statehouse

The South Carolina Statehouse is closing for five days after the FBI warned capitols in every U.S. state could be targets for violence.

Three Hurt In 8-Vehicle York County Crash On I-77

The Rock Hill Police Department says three people were hurt in a multi-vehicle crash Friday morning on Interstate 77 northbound in York County.

Advocates: Carolina Breeders Supporting Cockfighting In Guam

Animal rights advocates said breeders in North Carolina have shipped more than 1,000 live roosters to Guam, charging as much as $2,000 for each bird in the island’s cockfighting trade.

Mega Millions, Powerball Jackpots Move Into Top 10 Territory

North Carolinians who play Powerball and Mega Millions will be playing for some of the largest jackpots in history as both climb into top 10 territory.

Spotlight on Black Women Owned Businesses in CLT: Pauline Tea-Bar Apothecary

To celebrate the premiere of the first black Batwoman played by Javicia Leslie premiering Sunday on Charlotte's CW, we are shining the bat-signal on businesses run by black women in Charlotte.

CMS Delays Students Return To In-Person Learning

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education voted in an emergency meeting on January 14th to delay students return to in-person instruction as COVID-19 infection rates continue to grow.

National Guard Troops Flooding In As Washington Locks Down

All through downtown Washington, the primary sound for several blocks was the beeping of forklifts unloading more fencing.

Biden's German Shepherd To Be 'Indogurated' As The 1st Shelter Dog In The White House

President-elect Joe Biden's dog Major will be celebrated as the first shelter dog to live in the White House with a virtual 'Indoguration' event hosted by the Delaware Humane Association.

Seattle's Scott Fitterer Accepts Panthers Offer For GM Position

The Carolina Panthers announce former Seattle Seahawks vice president of football operations Scott Fitterer as the team's new general manager.

Mecklenburg County Health Officials Hold A COVID-19 News Conference Amid Rising Cases

Public Health Director Gibbie Harris and health officials provide a COVID-19 update for Mecklenburg County amid rising case counts.

Biden Taps Jaime Harrison To Serve As Democratic Chairman

Jaime Harrison, the failed South Carolina Senate candidate and longtime Democratic Party official, is President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to lead the national party, according to multiple party officials.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

North Carolina Health Officials Provide A COVID-19 Update

Dr. Mandy Cohen and health officials held a news conference on January 14th providing a COVID-19 update for North Carolina.

Ex-General Is Cooper's Choice For Military Affairs Secretary

A retired three-star Marine Corps general is Gov. Roy Cooper’s choice as North Carolina’s next military and veterans affairs secretary.

Novant Health To Open 6 Statewide Mass Vaccination Administration Sites Delivering 1 Million Doses By April

Novant Health has announced it will open six mass vaccination distribution sites across the state after a commitment by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to increase its COVID-19 vaccine supply allocation.

Trump Impeachment Trial Could Begin On Inauguration Day

President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial could begin on Inauguration Day, just as Democrat Joe Biden takes the oath of office in an ever-more-extraordinary end to the defeated president’s tenure in the White House.

Lincolnton Man Arrested, Charged For Sexual Assault Of Child

A 34-year-old Lincolnton man was arrested Wednesday on child sexual assault charges, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

Gov. Roy Cooper Mobilizes N.C. National Guard For Deployment Ahead Of Presidential Inauguration

Governor Roy Cooper has mobilized 550 North Carolina National Guardsmen to help with security in Washington, D.C. and Raleigh as President-Elect Joe Biden prepares to take office on January 20th, according to a news release.

First 100X The Cash Prize Brings $2 Million Win To Catawba County Man

Christopher Martin of Newton tried his luck on a new 100X The Cash ticket and saw it reveal the first $2 million top prize.

Lady Gaga To Sing Anthem, J-Lo To Perform At Inauguration

Lady Gaga will sing the national anthem at Joe Biden’s inauguration and Jennifer Lopez will give a musical performance on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol when Biden is sworn in as the nation’s 46th president next Wednesday.