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Saturday’s Powerball Jackpot Climbs To $437 million

Lottery players in North Carolina can have fun this weekend with a $437 million Powerball jackpot up for grabs.

Up 'n Adam: Charlotte Checkers Opening Weekend

Adam Wurtzel went to Bojangles Coliseum to celebrate the Charlotte Checkers opening weekend.

Non-Profit To Give Water Filters to Every Family In Banner Elk

Wine-to-Water, a Boone based non-profit will give water filters to every family in Banner Elk Friday as town is still left without running water as crews work to repair damaged sewer mains at water treatment facility after Tropical Storm Helene.

His Country Trained Him To Fight. Then He Turned Against It. More Like Him Are Doing The Same

The U.S. military trained him in explosives and battlefield tactics. Now the Iraq War veteran and enlisted National Guard member was calling for taking up arms against police and government officials in his own country.

Election 2024 North Carolina Early Voting

Battleground North Carolina Sees Strong Early Voting, Despite Obstacles Created By Helene

Turnout for early in-person voting started strong Thursday in the presidential battleground of North Carolina, including in mountainous areas where Hurricane Helene destroyed property and upended lives but apparently did not dampen a fierce desire to participate in elections.

Road Closure At I-85 N Due To Crash In Concord

An accident has caused road closures on I-85 north at exit 49 in Charlotte near Burton Smith Boulevard.

What The Tech: How To Stop Companies From Stealing Data

What The Tech: How To Stop Companies From Stealing Your Data

Millions of social media users are not happy that Meta is using their personal information to train its AI Model. Jamey Tucker explains what the company is doing with your personal data.

Free Filters Helping Banner Elk Battle Water Issues

Thanks to the non-profit Wine to Water, every family in Banner Elk can get a free water filter today in front of the Historic Banner Elk Elementary school.

Don't Waste Your Money: Big Sales

Consumer reporter John Matarese shows why and when the big sales really come, so you don't waste your money.

AI Helping Feds To Catch Fraud

The US treasury department said AI helped the department sift through data and recovered billions of dollars worth of check fraud in 2024.

Colsen Recalling 90,000 Fire Pits After Reports Of Serious Burns

The Consumer Product Safety Commission said it comes after reports of serious burns from flame-jetting and fire spreading.

Baby Born At Michigan Brewery Honored With Special Brew

Michigan brewery names beer after a baby born in it's parking lot

Fall And Winter Home Maintenance Prep

Angie, founder of Angi.com, shares tips for fall and winter home prep

Early Voting Begins In North Carolina

Lines of voters could be spotted at certain locations around Mecklenburg County. Benjamin Johnson waited more than an hour Thursday morning at the early voting site on Beatties Ford Rd in northwest Charlotte.

Two Men Injured In Rock Hill Shooting

Two men are in the hospital after being shot in Rock Hill on Thursday afternoon.

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Early Voting Information In Mecklenburg County

Early voting is underway in Mecklenburg County.

The Biden Administration Has Canceled Student Loans For More Than 1 Million In Public Service Jobs

A student loan cancellation program for public service workers has granted relief to more than 1 million Americans.

Virginia Men's Basketball Coach Tony Bennett Is Retiring Effective Immediately

Virginia men’s basketball coach Tony Bennett is retiring effective immediately.

Hornets Name Successor To Legendary PA Voice Of "Big Pat"

The Charlotte Hornets have hired Shawn Parker as their new Public Address Announcer. Parker brings a decade of experience in the entertainment industry and public address announcing.

25-Year-Old Charged In Deadly Northeast Charlotte Crash

A 25-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly being impaired during a crash in northeast Charlotte that killed two people.

Sec. Buttigieg And N.c. Gov. Cooper Met With Officials In Asheville To Discuss The Reconstruction Of Damaged Infrastructure

Sec. Buttigieg & N.C. Gov. Cooper Visit Asheville's River Arts District To Discuss Reconstruction Efforts

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and N.C. Governor Roy Cooper visited Western North Carolina Thursday to meet with officials and discuss the reconstruction progress of damaged infrastructure following Tropical Storm Helene. They joined Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer for a briefing in the River Arts District where they delivered remarks to the media.