A $10 Jumbo Bucks ticket bought in Gastonia delivered a $1 million top prize. The winner chose a lump sum and took home $432,063 after taxes.

Big & Rich will headline Mooresville’s fourth Bands, Brews & BBQ at Liberty Park on Sept. 19. The free, family‑friendly festival runs 4–9 p.m.

Post Malone's delayed stadium tour opened in Charlotte with fireworks, confessions and a headliner who lingered with fans.

Carowinds announced Rip Roarin' Falls, a record‑shattering log flume with a 100‑foot Mega Drop and backward airtime elements, scheduled to open in 2027.

A 78,000‑sq‑ft pickleball club with 19 courts, saunas and a gym has opened in Wilmore; Peak Time will host a PPA Challenger this fall.

Banana Ball’s Firefighters and the Texas Tailgaters play Truist Field June 4–6; official tickets went through a lottery and are listed sold out. Here’s how to watch and find safe premium options.

A 1,000-capacity venue called The Auxiliary will retrofit a South Tryon warehouse and anchor the Anthem District, with a late‑2027 target and 100+ shows a year. Tickets and programming are expected to be announced soon.

Carolina Bloom revealed its Aug. 22–23 lineup at Blume Studios, pairing national indie acts with Charlotte favorites. Early-bird tickets are set to go on sale Tuesday.

Tap In opened in Lower South End with nine indoor golf bays, a social putting green and a full kitchen and bar. The venue's Opening Drive on Wednesday mixes simulator play, drinks and a community fundraiser.

Olivia Rodrigo will play Spectrum Center Oct. 7–8 as part of The Unraveled Tour. Amex presale opened May 5; general tickets go on sale May 7.

Dylan Carter, a 24-year-old former 'The Voice' contestant and Lowcountry community figure, died following a single-vehicle crash in Colleton County, South Carolina.

Tuck Fest returns April 24–26 with races, clinics, a vendor village and live music at the U.S. National Whitewater Center.

Uptown Charlotte’s Truist Field will host an America250 July 4 celebration with the Charlotte Symphony, Team USA and the WBT SkyShow. Tickets start at $25 and go on sale Friday at noon.