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There has been no winner for 35 consecutive drawings, since the last time someone won the top prize on July 19. That streak trails the record of 41 draws set in 2021 and 2022.

Following her duet with Luke Combs at the Grammys, the 1988 song sped to the top of the iTunes chart — streams more than tripled and digital sales shot up more than 38,000%, Billboard says.

Chief Justice John Roberts has declined an invitation to meet with top Senate Democrats over judicial ethics, citing “separation of powers concerns.”

The 2014 Land of Opportunity Study that ranked Charlotte 50 out of 50 for the largest community zones in the nation for economic mobility has been updated with tax returns through 2015. It also separates people by race and ethnicity, allowing a direct comparison between Black, Latino and white residents from different cities.

Hickory-based CommScope is about to more than double in size. The telecommunications equipment company says it's buying cable set-top box maker Arris for…

Cris Jacobs and his ace four-piece band stopped by Mountain Stage on Oct. 6, 2019 for a show at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, W.Va.

This week the lore-rich, genre-smashing, entirely anonymous hard-rock band Sleep Token lands its first-ever No. 1 album. Elsewhere, on the Hot 100 singles chart, Kendrick Lamar's "Luther (feat. SZA)" registers a 13th consecutive week at No. 1.

Thursday, May 25, 2017A recap of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools student assignment vote, then a look at Charlotte's gangs. After last week's massive…

On the Local News Roundup: CMS started back to in-person learning this week. The waiting list for COVID-19 vaccinations grows. The Tent City of homeless people with us since last year is ordered to close. And this fall’s election for City Council and mayor may be delayed because of the census.

On the Local News Roundup: Vice President Kamala Harris comes to Charlotte to talk about the new infrastructure law. There are new goals to close the racial achievement gap at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, and there are accusations of abuse of power over new school board voting maps. State Health Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen announces she’s leaving. Mike Collins and local journalists cover those stories and more.

Gasoline is in short supply in Charlotte due to a ransomware attack. City Council is split on zoning aspects of the 2040 plan, and the county budget became controversial. We'll talk about those stories and more on the Local News Roundup.

A new merger doubles the size of Atrium Health. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board releases a letter refuting claims being made by an attorney for recently fired Superintendent Earnest Winston. We'll also give you a recap of budget talks for the city of Charlotte, CMS and state of North Carolina.

On the Local News Roundup: CMS discusses how students should report sexual assaults and harassment. Census Data is released. City Council approves a nondiscrimination ordinance, and the delta variant of COVID-19 continues its rampage as case numbers rise again.

Everyone is worried about kids falling behind due to online learning, and this week, Gov. Roy Cooper urged the reopening of schools and sending kids back to the classroom. City Council chooses former Councilman Greg Phipps to fill out the remainder of James Mitchell’s term. After a successful mass vaccination event at Bank of America Stadium, efforts continue to make getting a shot easier. And, are the Hornets becoming relevant again?

Coronavirus cases continue to surge in the county, the state and across the U.S. A statewide curfew is ordered to combat the surge in coronavirus infections. The pandemic also causes CMS to return to remote learning until January. We know where the first shipments of coronavirus vaccines are headed in North Carolina. Those stories and more in the local news roundup.

A new mayor pro tem for City Council as the mayor and other City Council members are sworn in. Details emerge about the investigation into NC Senator Richard Burr’s stock sales and the Panthers’ season opener is Sunday. These stories and more with guest host Erik Spanberg and a panel of journalists.

School's back in session at CMS but they plan on going back even earlier next year. State test scores are out. Stephen Curry becomes a Davidson graduate and is celebrated around the region. And, Duke Energy rates are rising 10% in western and central North Carolina. Mike Collins and a roundtable of reporters discuss those stories and more.

On the Local News Roundup: A mass shooting in Rock Hill where the suspect is reportedly a former NFL player. With about 25% of North Carolinians vaccinated against COVID-19, the governor opens the door to more — everyone over 16. And some former Tent City residents will get permanent housing.

According to NASA, July was the hottest month on record. Jeff Goodell writes how all of this is part of a new normal in his book, "The Heat Will Kill You First." He joins Mike Collins to discuss the impact of this heat, and if there's anything that can still be done.

Charlotte's City Council election is in July. But the May 17 primary helped narrow down the candidates. Here’s who won the Democratic and Republican primaries for mayor and City Council.