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Suspect Wanted In Cleveland County After Chase, Gunfight With Deputies

A suspect is on the run after leading a chase and exchanging gunfire with deputies in a stolen vehicle on Wednesday.

Cedar Fair And Six Flags Update Merger, Plans For Carowinds

Cedar Fair, the parent company of Carowinds, announced Tuesday that it expects its planned merger with Six Flags to be complete by July 1.

Local Woman Wins $700,000 Lottery Prize

Donna Smith won a huge lottery prize over the weekend. She bought a $10 777 ticket from the Run-In convenience store on Gilead Road Sunday morning.

South Carolina Man Sentenced To 13 Years For Armed Robberies

A York County man was sentenced to 13 years in prison after robbing three fast food businesses in Charlotte in June of 2022.

Cooper In Charlotte To Push For Child Care Funding

Cooper Makes Push For Child Care Funding During Stop In Charlotte

A new statewide survey shows that about a third of North Carolina's child care centers are at risk of closing their doors when COVID-era funding expires this month.

Convicted Felon Arrested For Illegally Possessing Weapons, Narcotics

A convicted felon was arrested after deputies said they found five firearms and approximately 77 grams of narcotics at his residence in Catawba County.

49-Year-Old Man Sentenced For Robbing His Former Employer, Shooting Three Victims

A 49-year-old Charlotte man will serve the next 34 years in prison for committing an armed robbery on his former employer in July of 2021.

The Ten Commandments Must Be Displayed In Louisiana Classrooms Under New Law

Louisiana has become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom.

US Soldier Convicted Of Theft In Russia And Sentenced To Nearly 4 Years In Prison

A court in Russia’s far eastern city of Vladivostok convicted a visiting American soldier of stealing and making threats of murder, and it sentenced him to three years and nine months in prison.

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Mecklenburg County Woman Had To Calm Down After $700k Win

Donna Smith of Huntersville could barely contain her excited Sunday morning after winning a $700,000 top prize.

Juneteenth At The Gantt | PHOTOS

This year's Juneteenth lineup focuses on the artistic perspectives of our youth, modern conversations surrounding the cross-cultural impact of Blackness, and the importance of positive exchange as a form of community care.

Deputies: 18-Year-Old Arrested After Breaking Into Former High School

An 18-year-old and 17-year-old were charged with offenses relating to breaking in to Piedmont High and Middle Schools.

Unloaded Weapons Don't Violate N.C. Safe Gun Storage Law, Appeals Court Says

A North Carolina appeals court has decided that a gun must be loaded for someone to be convicted of failing to properly store the weapon at home to protect minors living there.

Charlotte Knights Surprise Veteran With A Mortgage-Free Home

U.S. Army Veteran Jacob Schanck and his family were surprised with a mortgage-free home at a Charlotte Knights game.

Rising's Joe Duncan Prepares For National Anthem Performance With Charlotte Knights

Joe Duncan Sings the National Anthem Tonight for the Charlotte Knights

Joe Duncan is getting his big shot! Ahead of his performance of the National Anthem tonight for the Charlotte Knights, he spent the morning at the ballpark with Homer the Dragon and Knights VP of Communications Tommy Viola.

Charlotte Sports’ Queen City Parlay Raises $15K For Veterans Bridge Home

Following a successful Memorial Day Weekend across the Charlotte sports community, organizers of the inaugural Queen City Parlay are excited to donate $15K to Veterans Bridge Home.

Child Development Experts Offer Solutions For Summer Boredom

Avoiding Kids' Summer Boredom

Summer is a stressful time for parents. Finding childcare and scrambling to keep children occupied… only to hear the dreaded words: “I’m bored.”

Willie Mays, The Giants' Electrifying 'Say Hey Kid,' Dies At 93

Willie Mays, baseball’s exuberant and electrifying “Say Hey Kid,” has died at 93.

Governor Cooper Signs State Disaster Declaration For West Jefferson Affected By Flooding

On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Governor Roy Cooper signed a state disaster declaration for the Town of West Jefferson in Ashe County that suffered damages from a significant flood event on May 26.

Charlotte History Museum Welcomes New U.S. Citizens On Independence Day

Naturalization Ceremony is an annual Fourth of July tradition at the Charlotte Museum of History.

Russia And North Korea Sign Partnership Deal That Appears To Be Strongest Since Cold War

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have signed a new partnership that includes a vow of mutual aid if either country faces “aggression.”