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Anson County Woman ‘Started Screaming’ When She Saw $100,000 Prize

On Sunday, Lisa Smith of Polkton became the first winner of a $4,000,000 Gold Rush $100,000 prize.

Parts And A Model Of A Mask Is Displayed In The Israeli Jewelry Company Yvel In Motza Near Jerusalem, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020

Israeli Jeweler Makes $1.5m Gold Coronavirus Mask

An Israeli jewelry company is working on what it says will be the world’s most expensive coronavirus mask, a gold, diamond-encrusted face covering with a price tag of $1.5 million.

Global Coronavirus Cases Top 20 Million As Russia Approves Vaccine

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide topped 20 million, more than half of them from the United States, India and Brazil, as Russia on Tuesday became the first country to approve a vaccine against the virus.

Silgan Containers Expanding Operations in Lancaster County

Silgan Containers, a leading manufacturer of metal food packaging, announced plans to expand operations in Lancaster County.

McMaster Wants Public Reporting Of Virus Cases In Schools

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is calling on the state health department to report any COVID-19 cases among students and staff in public schools.

AAA: Pump Prices Continue To Push Cheaper Across Carolinas

For the second straight week both North and South Carolina are among the nation’s top 10 least expensive markets with pump prices continuing to push cheaper.

Powerful Derecho Leaves Path Of Devastation Across Midwest

A rare storm packing 100 mph winds and with power similar to an inland hurricane swept across the Midwest, blowing over trees, flipping vehicles, causing widespread property damage and leaving hundreds of thousands without power as it moved through Chicago and into Indiana and Michigan.

Apt Bible Passage At Catholic Mass Coincides With Earthquake

The Scripture quite literally came to life for several Catholic churches in North Carolina as a rare earthquake rattled portions of the state over the weekend.

5-Year-Old Injured After Shots Fired Into Home

Gunshots fired inside a Rock Hill home where five people were sleeping. A young child was injured, and police have no idea who would want to hurt this family.

Local Church Donates Food for COVID-19 Relief

A church in east Charlotte is helping people in need during the pandemic by handing out truckloads of food.

Mecklenburg County Parents, Teachers and Students Preparing for In-Person Pre-K

Learning for hundreds of Mecklenburg county Pre-K students will take place in-person. The MECK Pre-K program is county-funded and operates within four and five-star child care facilities. It’s slated to begin on August 17th.

Scaled-Back Plans for RNC in Charlotte Becoming Clearer

We're now less than two weeks away from the scaled-down Republican National Convention in Charlotte. President Trump is not expected to attend, and COVID-19 testing and health protocols will take priority.

Active Shooter Situation Halts Trump Press Briefing

President Donald Trump was giving a briefing when a secret service agent abruptly interrupted him. Within seconds, he was led off the podium and out of the room.

Transparency Concerns After Two Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Closed Because Of Positive COVID-19 Cases

As teachers return to those schools, they're calling for better communication from the district.

Republican National Convention Designated 'No Drone Zone'

To ensure the safety of convention attendees and the residents of Charlotte, The U.S. Secret Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announce a “No Drone Zone” during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Charlotte, N.C., August 24, 2020.