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.

All 43 escaped monkeys from Alpha Genesis Primate Research Facility have been recaptured, with efforts praised by the CEO. The escape was due to human error.

A Cold Weather Advisory is issued for the Piedmont region of NC and parts of SC, with wind chills as low as 5°F expected and caution for hypothermia and power grid strain.

Charlotte Pride is expanding its event by moving to a larger location at First Ward Park for its August celebration and aims to welcome more participants and maintain its significance amidst rising anti-LGBTQ sentiments.