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$186,766 Cash 5 Jackpot Will Help Cleveland County Woman Care For Family

Deborah Seay of Kings Mountain said a $186,766 Cash 5 jackpot will help her take care of her family and allow her to look toward a dream of having a lake house.

Tropical Storm Josephine Forms; No Warnings In Effect

Tropical Storm Josephine formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday morning, making it the earliest “J-named” storm in a record-setting hurricane season.

N.C. 'Reporting Error' Fuels 200,000 COVID Testing Overcount

North Carolina overcounted its tally of completed coronavirus tests by 200,000 since the start of the pandemic, state officials announced Wednesday, blaming most of the error on a processing lab. The error doesn’t affect key measures such as the percentage of positive test results, they said.

East Carolina University Police Shut Down Party With 400 People

East Carolina University police say about 20 parties, including one with nearly 400 people in attendance, were shut down during the school’s opening weekend.

Trump Administration Approves $1.2 Million National Tribal Broadband Grant

The Trump Administration says the U.S. Department of Interior's Indian Affairs of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED) has approved the National Tribal Broadband Grant program (NTBG) that gives American Indians the ability to extend broadband services in their areas.

N.C. Governor Says He'll Seek Jobless Aid That Trump Offered

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said on Wednesday that he’s preparing to accept for the state extended unemployment benefits that President Donald Trump directed in an executive order, part of the continuing response to the COVID-19 economic downturn.

CMPD: 25-Year-Old Man Charged After 2-Year-Old Accidentally Shot Himself In West Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives have charged a 25-year-old man for failing to secure a firearm which resulted in a two-year-old accidentally shooting himself in west Charlotte Wednesday evening, police say.

Homeless People Living in Charlotte "Tent City" Have Until Friday to Leave

Volunteers are working to help dozens of people find a new place to stay. They've been living in a tent city in North Charlotte because they had nowhere else to go during the pandemic. Now they have until Friday to clear out.

Mecklenburg County ABC Board Donates Hand Sanitizer To Community Partners

After the Mecklenburg County ABC Board got a large donation of hand sanitizer, they reached out to share with community partners, according to a news release.

UNC Campus Workers File Lawsuit, Say Work Conditions Unsafe

Campus workers in the University of North Carolina system have filed a lawsuit saying working conditions are unsafe and that workers are reporting for work with inadequate protective equipment amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

He Set Out To Mobilize Latino Voters. Then The Virus Hit.

Like many Americans, Ricky Hurtado had different plans for his summer.

Joe Biden Makes Historic Pick Of Kamala Harris For Vp Nominee

WATCH LIVE: Presidential Candidate Joe Biden And Running Mate Kamala Harris Speak Together In Delaware

Presidential candidate Joe Biden and Senator Kamala Harris make their first in-person appearance as running mates on August 12th at 4:30 p.m.

NCHSAA Postpones Football Season To Spring 2021, Other Sports Delayed

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association announced Wednesday a new sports calendar for the 2020-2021 school term which includes moving the high school football season to the spring.

Atrium Health Hosts Back-To-School Mental Health Discussion

Atrium Health will have experts speak with parents and students facing mental health challenges returning to school amidst the pandemic on August 12th, according to a news release.

Gaston County Police: 49-Year-Old Lenoir Man Charged With Multiple Sex Offenses Committed Against Children

A 49-year-old Lenoir man has been charged with multiple sex offenses by Gaston County Police following an investigation that was opened after a victim came forward.

Sheriffs Charge 2 For The Theft Of A Utility Trailer And Other Stolen Merchandise

Officers charge two for stealing a utility trailer on Clyde Pool Road, as well as various retail products, according to a news release.

Firefighters Investigate Fatal North Charlotte House Fire

The Charlotte Fire Department says the fatal house fire was accidental with an estimated property loss of $119k, and the fire remains under investigation.

Chester County Man Charged With Ill Treatment Of Animals Following Seizure Of 51 Dogs

Chester County Deputies have charged a Fort Lawn man after a search warrant led to the seizure of 51 dogs.

Aftershock Rattles Alleghany County As Governor Cooper Visits

A magnitude 2.9 aftershock on Tuesday rattled the North Carolina town where a 5.1 earthquake on Sunday shook items from grocery store shelves and caused damage to homes and businesses, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Pennzoil AutoFair Fall Event Canceled

Charlotte Motor Speedway, in partnership with the Hornet’s Nest Region of the Antique Auto Club of America, has announced that the fall Pennzoil AutoFair, scheduled for Oct. 22-24, has been canceled amid the continued COVID-19 pandemic.

Joe Biden Selects California Sen. Kamala Harris As Running Mate

Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate on Tuesday, making history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party’s presidential ticket and acknowledging the vital role Black voters will play in his bid to defeat President Donald Trump.