North Carolina musicians, including Luke Combs and Eric Church, are organizing a "Concert for Carolina" to support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, with proceeds going to various charities.

Tammy Wade from Gaston County won $217,105 from a $2 Fast Play lottery ticket purchased at Tom’s Family Mart, claiming 20% of the $1.09 million jackpot. She took home $155,231 after taxes.

The Yiasou Greek Festival at Charlotte's Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral offers cultural experiences, Greek food, and entertainment from September 6-8.

12-year-old Charlotte Girl Scout Olive Gordon set a North Carolina state record by selling 12,801 boxes of cookies, with proceeds supporting children with dyslexia.

Kevin Hart's "Acting My Age" comedy tour is scheduled for intimate venues, focusing on personal interactions with a no-phone policy, diverging from his usual large-scale events.

The National Weather Service warns of severe thunderstorms and potential flash flooding in Charlotte, with 80% chance of rain today and stormy conditions continuing throughout the week.

Photographs of young royals cheering for England in Euro 2024 finals were released, while Kate made a notable appearance at Wimbledon post her cancer diagnosis. King Charles privately messaged Donald Trump after an attempted assassination.

Morgan Wallen postponed his Charlotte concerts due to illness, rescheduling to October. Despite controversies and legal issues, his tour shows strong ticket sales. Prior tickets will be honored for the new dates.

Riley's Catch, an annual event in Charlotte's McAlpine Creek Park, fuses fishing with community building, providing over 200 kids with fishing poles and fostering connections with first responders.

Cam Newton expressed bitterness on his podcast for not being invited to Christian McCaffrey's wedding, an event attended by NFL stars and celebrities. McCaffrey responded indirectly, avoiding direct comment on the snub.

Post Malone announces a US tour to promote his debut country album "F-1 Trillion," starting September 8th in Salt City, Utah, with multiple stops including Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina.

The Catawba Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain now offers live table games, increasing its appeal to Charlotte-area gamblers while creating 135 new jobs.

Pet connection: Take a look at the animals that are available at local adoption centers.