South Carolina Man Celebrates $500,000 Second-Chance Win
William Wood of Charleston, S.C. tried his luck in a second-chance drawing and won a $500,000 prize.
Summer Travel Up 14%; American Airlines Temporary Ticket Counter Relocation Begins July 9
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is experiencing its busiest summer travel period on record at the midway point of the season.
Alec Baldwin Is About To Go On Trial In The Death Of A Cinematographer
Alec Baldwin is about to go on trial for the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Here are the key things to know.
Jill Biden Says She's 'All In' On Biden's Reelection As He Insists Anew That He Won't Leave The Race
Jill BidenΒ on Monday declared herself βall inβ on PresidentΒ Joe Biden'sΒ bid to remain as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, despite calls by some Democrats for him to drop out after his damaging debate performance againstΒ Donald TrumpΒ shook their confidence in him.
Cherokees In N.C. Begin Sales Of Recreational Marijuana To Adult Members
A tribal-owned medical marijuana dispensary in western North Carolina is also now selling products for adult recreational use.
GoFundMe Started For Family After Child Dies From Pool Accident
A GoFundme has been created for Wyatt Gordon, a boy who suffered a brain injury after Falling into a pool on the 4th of July.
Nearly $400 Million Wagered On Sports Events In N.C. In June
The North Carolina State Lottery Commission on Monday released its sports wagering revenue report for June, showing $398 million wagered on sports events.
Legacy Charlotte Restaurant To Close SouthPark Location
Harperβs Restaurant reluctantly announces that its final day of service at its SouthPark location will be July 20, 2024. The property owners of 6518 Fairview Road will demolish the building, forcing Harperβs to close and search for a new location.
Missing Plane Crashed In McDowell County Results In Three Deaths
A small plane was reported missing before being located near the McDowell and Rutherford County line and it has been confirmed that three people died in the accident.
Lake Norman Drowning Victim Identified
Miles Merritt, 27, of Charlotte, was found around 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 6th near an area called the Sandbar.
Officials Continue Looking For 69-Year-Old Man In Lancaster
The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office continue seeking the location of 69-year-old Danny Squires who went missing in August 2023.
Paramount And Skydance Merge, Signaling End Of A Family Reign In Hollywood
The entertainment giant Paramount will merge with Skydance, closing out a decades-long run by the Redstone family in Hollywood and injecting desperately needed cash into a legacy studio that has struggled to adapt to a shifting entertainment landscape.
Beryl Weakens To Tropical Storm After Sweeping Into Texas As Cat 1 Hurricane
Beryl weakened to a tropical storm Monday hours after sweeping ashore in Texas, unleashing flooding and knocking out power to more than 1 million homes and businesses.
CFD: Lightning Strike Causes House Fire In North Charlotte
A lightning strike caused $82,000 in damage at a home in north Charlotte overnight, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.
Burn Ban Lifted In Alexander County
Due to the recent rain and rain forecasted this week, the burn ban in Alexander County has been lifted, effective immediately.
Hurricane Beryl Makes Landfall In Texas, Knocking Out Power To More Than One Million
Hurricane Beryl swept ashore as a Category 1 storm with heavy rains and powerful winds, and knocking out power to more than 1 million homes and businesses as fast-rising waters caused street flooding and prompted rescues.
Biden Tells Hill Democrats He 'Declines' To Step Aside And Says It's Time For Party Drama 'To End'
President Joe Biden in a letter to congressional Democrats is standing firm against calls for him to drop his candidacy after his dismal debate performance.
Delays Hit Charlotte Fliers As Hundreds Of Thousands Return From Holiday Travel
Long waits and delays are hitting travelers flying into and out of Charlotte Douglas Airport.
15 Firefighters Suffer Minor Injuries Taking On A Virginia Warehouse Blaze
Fifteen firefighters were injured battling a large fire at a fertilizer warehouse in Virginia.
Classic Summertime Pattern Ahead, Beryl Inches Toward Texas
Hot. Humid. Stormy. The dog days of summer are here!
βDespicable Me 4β Debuts With $122.6M As Boom Times Return To The Box Office
βDespicable Me 4" led the way over the holiday weekend with $75 million in ticket sales Friday through Sunday and $122.6 million since opening on Wednesday.
Catching Up With βBack Up' Terry
The iconic 4th of July video from 2017 led to thousands of dollars being donated to Terry from people across the country and the mid-south.
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