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After 40 consecutive drawings without a grand prize winner, someone has finally won the $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot.

One ticket sold in California won the jackpot. According to the California Lottery, it was purchased at Joe’s Service Center in Altadena. That ticketholder isn't the only winner — 22 tickets matched the five white balls to win $1 million. One player in Florida added the Power Play and won $2 million. 

The tickets worth $1 million were sold in California, Louisiana, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, Massachusetts, Missouri, Ohio, South Carolina, Washington, Georgia, Maryland, Oregon and Texas. 

The news follows a dramatic night for Powerball — the Monday drawing was delayed by 10 hours as game officials scrambled to deal with a processing issue in one state. It couldn't commence until all 48 participating lotteries submitted their sales and play data. 

After the drawing took place, the Minnesota Lottery confirmed it had been the state that caused the delay. 

READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/winning-numbers-powerball-monday-delayed-drawing/507-4b2576a6-5880-491f-8620-eacb5742d7dc

All lanes of Interstate 85 were closed in Kannapolis following a fatal crash, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The lanes have since reopened. 

Kannapolis Fire responded to the serious wreck on I-85 near Brantley Road. According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and Kannapolis Fire Department, two people died and multiple people were injured. Their identities are not being released at this time until their families have been notified.

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Ted Budd win NC’s open seat in the US Senate, Jeff Jackson wins US House District 14. Here's a closer look at key races in the Carolinas.

 Monday's Powerball drawing for the largest-ever jackpot was delayed because of a technical issue, the lottery game said during the live broadcast. The results will be posted on Powerball's website as soon as they can conduct the drawing, the host said.

In an emailed statement to queries from The Associated Press, the Multi-State Lottery Association said the delay was the result of a participating lottery that needed additional time to process its sales. “We still plan on holding the Powerball drawing tonight,” the statement said, though no timing was provided.

Winning numbers still weren't announced as of early Tuesday. 

READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/powerball-winning-numbers-nov-7-2022/507-8b309017-07fc-4d81-8766-67e598432331

Investigators are searching for a man wanted for sexually assaulting a woman in southwest Charlotte.

According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, a sexual assault report was made on Saturday, Nov. 5 around 10:30 p.m. on Memorial Parkway near the intersection of Arbor Loop Drive.

The reporting party, a female employee of a hotel in the area, told police she had been sexually assaulted.

The suspect, in this case, is described as a dark-skinned male around 30-45 years old, five feet nine inches with an average build.

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 The Powerball jackpot officially broke the record for the largest prize ever offered in a U.S. lottery — and kept growing.

Saturday's jackpot soared to $1.6 billion after a strong sales boost. With no big winner, the estimated grand prize is now at a shocking $1.9 billion, according to the California Lottery's website.

The winning numbers for Saturday's drawing were 28-45-53-56-69, Powerball 20 and Power Play 3. The next drawing is on Monday, Nov. 7.

Several people woke up millionaires after Saturday's drawing thanks to Powerball's smaller prizes. There were 16 winners of $1 million across Florida, California, Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey, South Dakota, New York, Michigan, Missouri and Pennsylvania. Only one person in Kentucky won $2 million, thanks to the Power Play option.

READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/powerball-jackpot-the-winning-numbers-nov-5-2022/507-83eafedf-1ac2-4aab-b1c7-431511cde893

One week ago, the Carolina Panthers were on the verge of taking the NFC South lead and seemed to not be one of the NFL's worst teams.

On Sunday, though, the Panthers snapped back to reality and were mauled in a 42-21 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Panthers offense and defense seemingly decided to take the first half off and were blanked 35-0 at halftime. Carolina only managed to pick up one first down in the first two quarters.

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A recent shooting at the home of GOP congressional candidate Pat Harrigan’s parents and young children caused no injuries but has placed “tremendous stress” on the family in the final weeks of his campaign, Harrigan’s mother said. 

The firearms manufacturer and U.S. Army Special Forces veteran is running against Democratic state Senator Jeff Jackson for an open U.S. House seat in North Carolina’s new 14th District based in western Charlotte.

READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/nc-us-house-candidate-family-house-shot-at/83-03e1ac5a-cf0f-4588-933f-cea9c4930199

Miles Bridges will serve no jail time after pleading no contest to domestic violence charges after officials said he assaulted his then-girlfriend.

Bridges, 24, appeared in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Thursday and pleaded no contest to one count of injuring a child's parent. The two felony counts of child abuse were dismissed.

In response to his plea, the judge issued a three-year probation sentence for Bridges.

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Tyler Terry and Adrienne Simpson, the suspects in at least four homicide cases in three states and a week-long manhunt in Chester County, pleaded guilty in court Wednesday morning.

Terry was charged in connection with at least four homicides in two states before his arrest in May of 2021. He also led Chester County police on a chase that led to an all-out manhunt before he was finally captured. Prosecutors said it was the most extensive manhunt in Chester County's history.

“More than 600 law enforcement officers at the state, federal and local level participated in this investigation in the hunt and capture of these individuals," Chester County Sheriff Max Dorsey said after the sentencing.

READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/tyler-terry-murder-suspect-plea-deal-court/275-21cfa1d6-d86a-4846-a125-51f57162c29c

North Carolina health leaders are reporting the first pediatric flu death of the 2022-2023 season.

In a news release Wednesday, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) said the child was in the eastern part of the state and faced complications from influenza. NCDHHS notes this is the first child flu death since February 2020.

"We extend our deepest sympathies to this child’s family on this heartbreaking and tragic loss," said State Epidemiologist Dr. Zack Moore. 

The child's hometown, county, age, and sex are not being released to protect the family's privacy.

The death was reported just two days after South Carolina health officials reported their first pediatric flu death of the season. The first adult flu-related death in the state was reported on Oct. 14.

NCDHHS is urging people to get their flu shots as the Tar Heel State sees a rapid, early rise in cases. Five adult deaths tied to influenza have thus far been reported in North Carolina as well.

READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/health/nc-child-flu-death-2022-health/275-ac4830c0-80dd-48f1-ada5-3264902b2493

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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has partnered with federal agencies to crack down on illegal gambling.

"We just want them to abide by the law," Sgt. Kevin Triola, with CMPD, said. "If they are going to have these machines they need to be for entertainment purposes only."

Officials say the number of machines in a facility that contributes to any cash payouts on winnings is illegal.

Last week undercover detectives went into a sweepstakes location on Brookshire Boulevard where officers seized numerous video gaming machines and approximately $21,000.

READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/wake-up-charlotte/charlotte-police-illegal-gambling-news-crime/275-89a3af80-9673-4e62-a172-f732411aff32

Law enforcement in the Charlotte area has responded to two separate machete assaults in the last week, officials announced Wednesday. The incidents are not believed to be related. A suspect has been taken into custody in both cases. 

On Friday, patrol deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office responded to Big Forest Drive in Statesville after a report of a fight in the area. Deputies determined the disturbance happened at a home on Big Forest Drive and interviewed multiple victims inside the home.

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Charlotte transportation leaders are scheduled to hold a public meeting Tuesday night to discuss the proposed Silver Line light rail project. It would connect Belmont to Matthews along US 74, including stops in Uptown Charlotte and at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Wake Up Charlotte's Richard DeVayne joins the show to discuss the project, getting you caught up on what exactly it would entail and how much it might cost to complete.

We're now one week away from midterm elections, and it's an important deadline in North Carolina. Voters have until the end of the day on Tuesday, Nov. 1, to request an absentee ballot. If you don't have an absentee ballot request submitted in time, your only option is early voting or in-person on Election Day. 2022 midterm voter guide: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/elections/voter-guide-2022-midterm-election/275-3d54cd63-6ec0-4bcc-b6ee-e853166a1109

Plus, we have the latest on the attack on Paul Pelosi, husband of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The FBI issued new details on the brutal assault and investigators say the suspect's tactics were similar to that of rioters at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 following the 2020 presidential election.

And finally, if your kids got too much Halloween candy, you might be wondering how much they should eat. Well, that's a personal choice, but health experts believe you might be better served if you take at least some of it away. There are some alternatives, like buybacks and charity organizations that will help. Ben Thompson connects the dots on why doctors are urging parents to take it easy with their kids' sugar intake for the long haul.

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For the second time in 2022, there will be a $1 billion jackpot. Powerball's grand prize surged over the milestone figure after no one claimed the jackpot in Saturday night's drawing. Talk about a Halloween trick ... or treat, depending how your tickets turned out. The odds of winning the jackpot are about as long as the number of dollars in the jackpot, but folks are trying their luck with a few dollars hoping to win big. Richard DeVayne joins the show from Concord, where lottery players are crossing their fingers for a Halloween they won't soon forget.

Plus, little goblins and ghouls will fill the streets tonight hoping to score a jack-o'-lantern full of candy. But how exactly did trick-or-treating become a Halloween tradition? Sarah French connects the dots on how a spiritual ceremony turned into a rite of passage for kids every October.

And finally, it's a Weather Aware day in the Carolinas due to the threat of storms and lightning. One of Larry Sprinkle's close, personal friends -- Count Sprinkula -- stops by the studio with an extra spooky Halloween forecast!

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North Carolina has had its first flu death of the season; North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services officials confirmed an adult in the western part of the state died due to complications of influenza during the third week of October.

The state will not be releasing the person’s hometown, county, age or gender.

"This is a sad reminder that flu can be a serious illness and can lead to complications and even death in some cases," State Epidemiologist Zack Moore said. "With flu cases increasing and COVID-19 still with us, it is tremendously important for people to get a flu vaccine this year."

READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/health/ncdhhs-first-flu-death-season/275-59746328-35fc-4aaa-a3c5-92ba13cf9ff5