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Lincoln County Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrest

A traffic stop led to a search warrant where officers seized electric equipment and illegal drugs early Thursday, July 20th.

AP: 'Help Me' Sign Leads To Rescue Of Kidnapped Texas Girl In Southern California

A 13-year-old girl kidnapped in Texas was rescued in Southern California when passersby saw her hold up a “help me” sign in a parked car, police said.

Tony Bennett Dies At 96

Grammy award-winning singer Tony Bennett dies at 96 on Friday, July 21st.

Charlotte Knights Host Baseball Camp For Kids

Charlotte Knights To Celebrate Christmas In July On Saturday

The Knights host baseball camp for kids before Friday night's game versus Memphis, and 2,000 fans will receive Knights snow globes for the Christmas in July game on Saturday.

Don't Waste Your Money: $700 New Car Payments

In this morning's "Don't Waste Your Money", more drivers are paying high priced car payments.

DMV Kiosks Will Soon Be Installed In Several Grocery Stores Across Mecklenburg County

North Carolina leaders believe the self-serve kiosks will help alleviate long lines at the DMV.

Dozens Of Homes And Pfizer Plant Damaged After EF-3 Tornado

Dozens of homes damaged in the Belmont Lake Reserve neighborhood in Rocky Mount were damaged after yesterday's rare EF-3 tornado.

Jury Awards Florida Girl Burned By McDonald's Chicken McNugget $800,000 In Damages

A South Florida jury awarded $800,000 in damages to a little girl who received second-degree burns when a hot Chicken McNugget fell on her leg as her mother pulled away from the drive-thru of a McDonald's restaurant.

Samsung Wallet Launches Digital Student Identification Cards

Samsung unveiled student ID for Samsung Wallet. The update allows college students to carry digital student IDs on their Galaxy smartphones for convenience and accessibility on Campus.

CMS Announces Express Stops Program

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools has introduced an updated transportation program for the 2023-24 school year.

Wadesboro Suspect On The Run After Being Charged With Murder

The Wadesboro Police Department is in search of murder suspect, Devonte Horne, (23) after a man was shot and killed Sunday, July 16th.

Charlotte Christian Looks To Return To Being A Powerhouse

Coach James end game is getting Charlotte Christian back to the state championship in 2023 and letting the Queen City know they are a team to be reckoned with.

The Wait Is Over As Powerball Finally Has A Winner For Its Jackpot Worth Over $1 Billion

The last time someone had won the Powerball jackpot was April 19 for a top prize of nearly $253 million.

Lottery Excitement Growing at Mount Holly Store That Sold $1 Million Ticket

Are you feeling lucky? Wednesday night, somebody could become $1 billion richer. The Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots are both soaring right now.

Mecklenburg Co. Health Employee Charged With Sexual Assault

Mecklenburg County Employee Accused Of Sexual Assault

Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating a sexual assault case in east Charlotte. It happened July 11, 2023.

Stanford University President Announces Resignation Over Concerns About His Research

The president of Stanford University said Wednesday he would resign, citing an independent review that cleared him of research misconduct but found flaws in some papers he authored.

Powerball Jackpot Soars To $1 Billion For Tonight’s Drawing

Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing features a $1 billion jackpot, which ranks as the third largest in the history of the Powerball game and the seventh largest overall jackpot in U.S. history.

Gaston Police: Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Dallas NC

The Gaston County Police Department is assisting the Dallas Police Department after two officers were involved in a shooting Tuesday, July 18th.

Tickets on Sale Now For The Southern Christmas Show

The 56th Annual Southern Christmas Show returns to The Park Expo and Conference Center in Charlotte from Thursday, Nov. 9, through Sunday, Nov. 19, with the theme of Nauti or Nice. Guests can get a sneak peek at the show during a special Preview Night on Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 5 to 9 pm.