$1,000 A Day For Life Prize Won In Gaston County Using Online Play
Someone using Online Play bought a Lucky for Life ticket for Wednesday’s drawing and won a prize that will pay them $1,000 a day for the rest of their life.
Munich's Oktoberfest Finally Back On After Pandemic Pause
Germany's annual Oktoberfest festival is finally on again for this fall, following a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the head of the famous Bavarian beer festival said Thursday.
Smart Shopper: Free Chocolate Chip Cookie At Tiff's Treats!
Tiff's Treats is giving a warm chocolate chip cookie to all of its loyal customers. For one day only, get a FREE cookie at any location.
Coors Banquet Launches Initiative In Support Of Firefighters During Fire Season
With the hottest time of the year upon us and fires raging across the country, Coors Banquet is making sure that for every beer sold, support goes to the heroes in yellow who run toward the flames.
Lincoln County Deputy Stops Distressed Man From Jumping Off Bridge
A Lincoln County Sheriff's deputy is being credited with saving a man from jumping from a bridge into the South Fork River.
Robinhood Is Closing Its Charlotte Office, 23% Of Employees To Be Laid Off
Stock-trading app service Robinhood is closing its Charlotte office amid a new round of layoffs.
Russian Judge Convicts WNBA's Griner, Gives 9-Year Sentence
A judge in Russia convicted American basketball star Brittney Griner of drug possession and smuggling Thursday and sentenced her to nine years in prison for drug possession and smuggling.
Gastonia Police: Ice Cream Shop Fire Intentionally Set
Police have released surveillance footage of a man setting fire to Tony's Ice Cream shop in Gastonia.
The Bright Spot: Celebrate National Beer Day at Petty Thieves
Charlotte is known for its wide selection of craft breweries, but Petty Thieves Brewing is bringing more than just tasty brews to the table.
Australia To Protect Barrier Reef By Banning Coal Mine
Australia’s new government announced on Thursday it plans to prevent development of a coal mine due to the potential impact on the nearby Great Barrier Reef.
Hot and Humid Days with PM Storms
Typical summer-time pattern persists through the start of the weekend
Health Leaders: Monkeypox, Covid-19 Cases On The Rise Across The Carolinas
Local health leaders across South and North Carolina are urging people to take precautions.
Former CMS Teacher Running For School Board In District 1 Race
A former Charlotte-Mecklenburg School teacher is hitting the campaign trail. Melissa Easley is running for school board in district 1, the seat being vacated by long-time board member Rhonda Cheek.
UN Chief Criticizes `Grotesque Greed' Of Oil Companies
The United Nations chief is sharply criticizing the “grotesque greed” of oil and gas companies for making record profits from the energy crisis on the back of the world’s poorest people.
Demi Lovato Changes Her Pronouns Back To She/Her And She Explains Why
Demi Lovato has adopted she/her pronouns since identifying as they/them back in May 2021.
Spain Is Latest Nation With Reports Of Nightclub Needle Jabs
Police in Spain are investigating about 50 reported cases of women getting pricked with medical needles while at nightclubs or parties.
Attorney General Josh Stein And Congresswoman Deborah Ross Commit To Protect Reproductive Rights In North Carolina
Attorney General Josh Stein and Congresswomen Deborah Ross discuss their commitment to protecting women's reproductive freedom.
The City Of Charlotte And Central Piedmont Community College Form Partnership For Workforce Development And Education
The City Of Charlotte and Central Piedmont Community College have formed a partnership for workforce development and education during a ceremony on Monday, August 1st.
Divine Barrel Brewing In Charlotte To Host Beer & Belly Dancing Event
Join Divine Barrel Brewing on Friday, August 26th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. as it hosts a QC Hafla- a Beer & Belly Dance event.
The Fillmore Charlotte Holds Job Fair On Sunday
The Fillmore Charlotte is holding a hiring event on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Plans For Old Eastland Mall Site Moving Forward, Despite Soccer Pullout
On Wednesday, the City of Charlotte broke ground on the Eastland site development.
Alex Jones Concedes Sandy Hook Attack Was "100 % Real"
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones said Wednesday that he now understands it was irresponsible of him to declare the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre a hoax and that he now believes it was “100% real," a day after the parents of a 6-year-old boy killed in the attack testified about the suffering, death threats and harassment they've endured because of what Jones has trumpeted on his media platforms.
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