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Officials: Inmates Escape NC Prison, Found Hours Later

Officials in North Carolina say two inmates escaped a prison, but were caught hours later.

$2 Million Prize Won In North Carolina In Monday’s Powerball Drawing

Someone who bought a Powerball ticket at a Fayetteville grocery store for Monday’s drawing won a $2 million prize.

Isolated Strong to Severe Storms Tuesday Afternoon

A cold front will bring scattered showers and isolated strong to severe storms this afternoon.

Rain, Storms Tuesday

Scattered showers and chance PM storms.

Man Arrested, Accused Of Throwing Asphalt Chunks Off Bridge At Trucks On I-77

Investigators are calling it a dangerous and disturbing incident. A man is accused of throwing chunks of asphalt off a bridge over I-77, hitting several trucks and injuring drivers.

Charlotte Hornets Assembles 3,000 Care Kits For U.S Troops

Charlotte Hornets announced that volunteers and executives from the organization will pack 3,000 care kits for deployed U.S military service members on Tuesday, April 26.

Rack Your Bike And Ride CATS For Free

All CATS vehicles will offer a ticket for riders that rack their bikes from May 1st through May 8th.

AP: Parents Sue After Death Of Teen From Florida Drop-Tower Ride

The parents of a 14-year-old boy who fell to his death from a 430-foot drop-tower ride in central Florida’s tourist district have sued its owner, manufacturer and landlord, claiming they were negligent and failed to provide a safe amusement ride.

Wentworth And Fenn Bakery Gets Bigger!

The Wentworth & Fenn gourmet bakery is set to expand its walls May 2022.

Charlotte Water And Mount Holly Host Pump Station Ceremony

Charlotte Water and the City of Mount Holy are holding a groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the commencement of the Mount Holly Pump Station on Tuesday, April 26th.

Mother And Son Found After Going Missing During Hike

Two hikers who went missing on Sunday evening were found on Monday, April 25.

Concord Man Arrested For Sexual Exploitation Of Minor

The Concord Police Department is investigating a sexual assault case involving 55-year Jeffery Boden.

Former NC Rep. Moore Leaving Behind Bid To Return To House

A former North Carolina state House member who pleaded guilty in 2019 after a campaign finance investigation says he’s leaving behind his General Assembly return bid a few weeks before the primary.

Elon Musk Has An Agreement To Acquire Twitter For About $44B

Twitter’s board is negotiating with Tesla CEO Elon Musk over his bid to buy the social media platform and a deal could be announced as early as Monday.

The Charlotte Checkers Conquer The Bruins In Regular Season Finale

The Checkers conquered the Bruins in dramatic fashion in their regular-season finale on Saturday night, claiming the Atlantic Division crown and earning a bye into the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs.

York County Sues 2 Of Its Cities Over $73 Jail Inmate Fee

York County is suing two cities inside its border, saying they are refusing to keep up with a deal to pay $73 per day to house jail inmates from the cities.

Panthers Enter Draft Still Searching For A Franchise QB

The Carolina Panthers desperately need to find a franchise quarterback — and a left tackle to protect him.

North Carolina Conducts Alcohol Enforcement, 250 Charged

Agents with North Carolina’s Alcohol Law Enforcement Unit charged more than 250 people in a series of coordinated actions over the weekend.

Lizzo Bringing The Special Tour To Charlotte In October

Three-time GRAMMY award-winning artist Lizzo announced The Special Tour on Monday, marking the launch of a new era for the singer. The tour will be making its way to the Queen City this fall.