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Charlotte. The Queen City. Whether you recently moved to Charlotte, have lived here all your life, or are just passing through, there may be some strange facts you don't know about the Queen City. That's why we've compiled a list of some of the most interesting, and least well-known, facts about the city.

WRAL reporter Lora Lavigne and photojournalist Luke Notestine were driving in the 300 block of Elm Street in Raleigh when more than 10 shots were fired mere feet from their vehicles, the news station reports. Lavigne and Notestine were interviewing a resident about gun violence in the community when they...

A man in North Carolina is celebrating a huge win after recently hitting the jackpot in a scratch-off lottery game. Charles Trottier lives in Clemmons, just outside of Winston-Salem, according to WXII 12. While driving around his town, he made a stop at Carlton's Tanglewood, a small convenience store on Clemmons Road. Deciding to try his luck in the North Carolina lottery, he purchased a $10 Platinum 7s scratch-off ticket.

In the beautiful state of North Carolina, there is no shortage of amazing lakes worth checking out. Maybe you're even looking to settle down next to the serene waters. To help narrow down that search, one website has chosen three cities in North Carolina as some of the best lake towns in the country to live in.

As Summer approaches, bringing sunny days and warm weather, many people make plans to travel to the beach for a fun adventure and soak up some sun. But as it turns out, it isn't just humans who love to lay out. The Oak Island Police Department, along the shores of...

Carrie Underwood is diving back into her gospel roots with NEEDTOBREATHE. The country powerhouse and the Christian rockers teamed up for a performance of “I Wanna Remember” at The Bonnaroo Farm during the 2021 CMT Music Awards. After the performance with NEEDTOBREATHE, Underwood took home the CMT Video of the...

Lauren Alaina delivered a “smoldering” duet with Jon Pardi at the 2021 CMT Music Awards. The pair delivered breakup anthem “Getting Over Him,” reportedly referencing Alaina’s previous heartbreaks. "I realized I had never just been out and flirted. I didn’t know how to be single," she said of the track....

Lady A kicked off CMT Award night with the trio’s latest single “Like A Lady.”. Front-woman Hillary Scott rocked a summery, multi-colored dress as she launched the CMT awards with the empowering anthem — with bandmates Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley, of course — and introduced country sweetheart Carly Pearce.

Black bears may seem cute and relaxed from far away, but they can attack if you get close. That's why wildlife officials are warning hikers of increased bear sightings in the North Carolina forest. While bears will rummage for food leftover by hikers and passing campers, there have been recent...

Two species in North Carolina just received a special designation. Both the Carolina madtom catfish and the Neuse River waterdog salamander have been listed under the Endangered Species Act, News Channel 12 reports. "The Endangered Species Act is the most effective tool available to save plants and animals from extinction,...

In a time that has kept everyone physically apart, people have found creative ways to still connect with each other, and one of the strongest forces that can bring people together is music. What started in France in 1982 has since grown to celebrations in more than 1,000 cities in...

Shortly after takeoff, passengers on American Airlines Flight 881 to Cancun were shocked when they heard the pilot announce the plane was returning to the airport. They were told there was an issue with the wing, but it wasn't until the plane landed and law enforcement boarded that they realized the problem was much different, WCNC reports.

A 65-year-old woman in North Carolina has been accused of embezzling close to $1 million from her place of employment over the last decade, WXII reports. According to the Chatham County Sheriff's Office, Cheryl Fields "routinely overpaid herself" while working as an administrative manager at Basic Machinery Company in Siler City, where she also oversaw the company's payroll. The Goldston resident was arrested and charged with multiple felony counts, including embezzlement and corporate malfeasance.

Retired NFL linebacker and Carolina Panthers great Thomas Davis Sr. is offering a cash reward to help apprehend two suspects he claims broke into his home. According to WCNC, the accused burglars damaged his belongings after somehow getting inside his home and garage. "If any of you recognize either one...

Road trips are a fun way to explore new destinations and have adventures that could turn into lifelong memories. One woman's recent road trip through North Carolina is just that, but with the added bonus of a huge lottery win. Beverly Vercher, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, was about 40 miles...

A man is accused of shooting at employees at a South Carolina pizza shop over the weekend. According to police, the man was angry employees at the Rock Hill Domino's wouldn't make him a pizza after the store closed. According to WBTV, officers were originally called to the Domino's on...

The former Panthers tight end posted a video to social media Monday morning in which his son, TJ, thanked everyone who had shown them support throughout the ordeal. "Hi everybody, thank you for thinking of me," TJ said in the video. "Thank you for praying with me. We love you guys."

Former Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen announced Friday (June 4) that after eight days on the transplant list, a heart donor has been found for his 8-year-old son, TJ. Last month, Olsen said that TJ, who was born with congenital heart disease, would likely need a transplant. "Today is...

High school is an important experience that can help set the foundation for a student's life after graduation. However, some institutions have a higher rate of post-grad success than others. U.S. News reviewed nearly 24,000 public high schools across the country and ranked the best in each state using a...

Donuts are one of the simple pleasures in life. Nothing beats biting into a sweet, fluffy ring of friend dough or the decadent delight that is a cake donut. Sometimes you want to treat yourself to something sweet to help start the day or maybe as an afternoon pick-me-up. Whenever you are craving a donut, take a trip to one of the countless amazing spots around Charlotte.