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Local Man Plans To Take Dream Trip To Grand Canyon After $100,000 Lottery Win

A Mecklenburg County man says he plans to take his dream trip to the Grand Canyon after winning $100,000 in the $5,000,000 Mega Cash scratch-off game.

CMPD Animal Care And Control To Give Out Free Flea And Tick Treatments

The CMPD Animal Care and Control unit received a grant from the Banfield Foundation including thirty cases of First Shield Trio to support pet health and wellness.

Detainees Freed In North Korea, Returning To U.S. With Pompeo

Three Americans detained in North Korea for more than a year are on their way back to the U.S. with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday in the latest sign of improving relations between the two longtime adversary nations.

Incumbent Alma Adams To Compete For U.S. House District 12

Incumbent Alma Adams took over the votes for the states 12th District during the Republican Party primary election.

Commissioner Incumbents Vie For At-Large Seats

Mecklenburg County incumbent commissioners Patricia Cotham, Trevor Fuller, and Ella Scarborough, along with Republican Jeremy Brasch are competing for three At-Large seats.

Incumbent Spencer Merriweather Wins District Attorney Race

Incumbent Spencer Merriweather wins the District Attorney race in Mecklenburg County.

Garry McFadden Wins Mecklenburg County Sheriff Race

Former CMPD homicide detective Garry McFadden upsets Sheriff Irwin Carmichael in the Mecklenburg County Sheriff race.

#Trending: Katy Perry Ends Feud With Taylor Swift & Mr. Feeny's Message For Teachers

Katy Perry ended the long feud with Taylor Swift & Mr. Feeny of 'Boy Meets World,' gave some inspiring advice!

SC Could Soon Legalize Medical Cannabis

There's a new push to legalize marijuana for medical use in South Carolina.

Primary Election Results

Check out the results for the primary elections held on Tuesday, May 8th.

Novant Health To Host 8th Annual ‘Competitive Edge’ Sports Screening Days

Novant Health is hosting the eighth annual “Competitive Edge” sports screening days for student-athletes in the greater Charlotte area.

Police: Up To 7 Girls Could Be Buried In Michigan Woods

Authorities excavating woods in southeastern Michigan for the remains of a 12-year-old girl last seen in 1979 also could be looking for the bodies of up to half a dozen others who have been reported missing over the years.

President Trump Exits Nuclear Accord With Iran

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday the U.S. will pull out of the landmark nuclear accord with Iran. The decision means Iran’s government must now decide whether to follow the U.S. and withdraw or try to salvage what’s left of the deal.

Thieves Use Large Rock To Break Into Several Lincoln County Businesses

Police are searching for two suspects who used a large rock to break into four Lincoln County businesses on Highway 16 North overnight.

Carolina Rebellion Sunday | PHOTOS

Check out these photos from Carolina Rebellion Sunday, May 6th.

#Trending: Met Gala Fashion, Controversy & 2 Chainz Proposes on Red Carpet

Met Gala fashion is #trending with both good and bad reactions & rapper 2 Chainz proposed at the event!

#Trending: Twitter Roasts Tom Brady's Fashion & 96-Year-Old Veteran Earns Degree

Twitter poked fun at Tom Brady's Met Gala outfit & a WWII veteran was awarded his college degree!

Accused Teen's Mom: "...The Gun Part Was Made Up."

A young teen, accused of pointing a gun at two people at a local festival. He's still locked up, but his family says the police have this story all wrong. They're speaking out to try to clear the teen's name.

Property Tax Increase; Police Officer Raises Included in Proposed Charlotte City Budget

Your property taxes could be going up to help pay for police officer raises. Charlotte City Manager Marcus Jones unveiled his $2.6 Billion budget proposal Monday night.

Online Banks Pay More Money For Your Money

We are learning the new way people are earning more on their money.

NY Attorney General Resigns Over Abuse Claims

New York’s attorney general has announced his resignation after four women accused the Democrat of physically abusing them.

Group: NCAA Reforms Should Go Further Amid FBI Hoops Probe

The Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics supports recent reform proposals to the NCAA amid a federal corruption investigation into college basketball — but wants the NCAA to do more.