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Nearly $200 Million Bet In First Week Of Legalized NC Sports Betting

The North Carolina Lottery reports that in the first week sports betting was legal, bettors placed $198,000,000 in wagers.

Study Says Since 1979 Climate Change Has Made Heat Waves Last Longer, Spike Hotter, Hurt More People

Climate change is making giant heat waves crawl slower across the globe and they are baking more people for a longer time with higher temperatures over larger areas, a new study finds.

Girl, 8, Only Survivor Of Bus Crash That Kills 45 Easter Pilgrims On South Africa's Deadly Roads

An 8-year-old girl was the lone survivor after a bus full of pilgrims making their way to a popular Easter festival in rural South Africa slammed into a bridge on a mountain pass and plunged more than 150 feet into a ravine before bursting into flames, killing all 45 others onboard.

DA Suggests Donald Trump Violated Gag Order With Post About Daughter Of Hush-Money Trial Judge

Manhattan prosecutors suggested Friday that Donald Trump violated a gag order in his hush-money criminal case this week by assailing the judge's daughter and making a false claim about her on social media.

5 Dead And Over 100 Hospitalized From Recalled Japanese Health Supplements

Five people who took a Japanese health supplement have died and more than 100 have been hospitalized as of Friday, a week after a pharmaceutical company issued a recall of the products.

Man Accused Of Recording Minors In Bathroom At Bojangles Coliseum Found Dead In Home

The man accused of recording minors in the bathroom at Bojangles Coliseum was found dead by an apparent suicide.

Police Searching For Missing Belmont Man

Gaston County Police is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 31-year-old man from Belmont.

Pope Skips Good Friday Event To Preserve Health Ahead Of Easter, Vatican Says

Pope Francis skipped the traditional Good Friday procession at Rome’s Colosseum, the Vatican said, adding to concerns about his frail health during a particularly busy liturgical period.

Powerball Jackpot Hits $935 Million, Fifth Largest In Game’s History

North Carolina Powerball players can try their luck at winning the fifth largest prize in Powerball history on Saturday with a $935 million jackpot up for grabs.

Jack In The Box Employee Killed In West Charlotte

CMPD is conducting a homicide investigation after an employee at a Jack in the Box was shot and killed in west Charlotte.

What Stores Are Open On Easter Sunday 2024? See Walmart, Target, Costco Hours

If the Easter bunny is still looking for basket stuffers, they better hop to it. Many stores will be closed in observance of the holiday.

Concord Police: Man Charged After Allegedly Shooting A Minor

A man was arrested after reportedly shooting a juvenile on Thursday, according to a news release.

Charlotte Hornets And Food Lion Feeds Prepare 3,000 Nutrition-Filled Backpacks For Local Children Facing Food Insecurity

The Charlotte Hornets and Food Lion Feeds are distributing 3,000 backpacks to local children facing food insecurity as part of their fourth annual Backpack for Hunger event in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.

2024 Opening Day Roster Revealed, Knights Open Season Today

The Knights will open the 2024 campaign today at 4:05 p.m. ET against the Memphis Redbirds from AutoZone Park in Memphis, TN.

Man Hospitalized From Crash During Police Chase

A Lancaster man is in critical condition after crashing his vehicle during a police chase on Friday morning.

Police Investigating Homicide In East Charlotte

Police are investigating after a victim was found dead in east Charlotte.

Former Charlotte Hornet Jamal Mashburn Talks 'Box Out Colon Cancer'

It’s basketball’s biggest month and colon cancer awareness month. That's why it's the perfect time for former Charlotte Hornet Jamal Mashburn (aka “Monster Mash”) to want to score big off the court… by driving those 45+ to screen for colon cancer.

Previewing UNC Charlotte's Kids Fest & STEAM Expo Happening April 14

University City Partners and UNC Charlotte are joining forces for the return of the highly anticipated Charlotte Kids Fest and UNC Charlotte STEAM Innovation Expo happening April 14!

Charlotte SHOUT! Now Underway

Charlotte SHOUT! is underway starting today! It's a more-than two-week long festival celebrating the city's creativity and innovation through art, music, food, ideas and more.