The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office introduced "Studio W5HY?", a music studio in their Detention Center, aimed at rehabilitating inmates through music and spoken word, with support from the Tim Bergling Foundation.

Kim Moore from China Grove won $150,000 from a $3 Powerball ticket, initially $50,000 but tripled by the Power Play feature. After taxes, she netted $107,626.

Carowinds is opening an adults-only area in Carolina Harbor Waterpark with a bar, luxury cabanas, lawn games, and a large pool, starting Memorial Day weekend.

Mecklenburg County's free Sundown Sounds Music Series is back this summer with live music across various parks, paired with local food trucks and beer sales.

The Sails Original Music Series in downtown Hickory will feature the Holler Choir on Friday at 7 p.m. It's a free concert showcasing the band's unique blend of old-time, Americana, and bluegrass music.

Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms Country Band will perform a free concert in Hickory's Union Square on May 9 at 7 p.m. as part of the Sails Original Music Series.

Alex Dawood from Union County won $100,000 playing "The Lamp" online instant game, with a post-tax prize of $71,756. Proceeds benefit Union County education.

The Lovin' Life Music Fest in Charlotte is back, offering single-day tickets and a Super VIP experience, with high expectations following its successful inaugural event.

Mecklenburg County is inviting high school students to design sustainable fashion from recyclable materials for the "Recycle the Runway" event, with submissions due by March 30, 2025.

Pitbull and Third Eye Blind have been added to Charlotte's Lovin' Life Music Fest lineup, promising a vibrant event with various artists from May 2-4.

Charlotte resident Christian Smith won $1 million from a North Carolina lottery scratch-off, opting for a $600,000 lump sum and netting $430,000 after taxes.

Charlotte prepares for the Lovin' Life Music Fest featuring artists like Dave Matthews Band, Gwen Stefani, and Ludacris, alongside various activities and culinary options.

The NWS forecasts intermittent showers for Charlotte, NC, with varying daily chances of precipitation and temperatures ranging from highs in the 70s to lows in the 40s.