Nine-Year-Old With Rare Condition Made Honorary Lincoln County Detective
On Wednesday, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office promoted a nine-year-old boy, with a rare form of dwarfism, to the rank of Honorary Detective.
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Sen. Thom Tillis, U.S. Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Robert Neller, North Carolina Basketball Legend Phil Ford Among Dignitaries for 60th Coca-Cola 600 Race Weekend
The world’s most patriotic racing event weekend will feature a star-studded list of dignitaries, as the 60th running of the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedwayis just four days from thrilling race fans from around the world.
Family, Friends Establish Riley Howell Foundation Fund To Help Families Affected By Gun Violence
Family and friends of Riley Howell have established a fund in his name to support families affected by gun violence.
Police Arrest Three Suspects After Security Guard Fires Shots During Armed Robbery In East Charlotte
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have identified Chavez Peoples, Anthony Henry, and Averin Washington as suspects in this armed robbery, according to a news release.
Everclear's Art Alexakis Brings His 'Songs and Stories' Tour To Charlotte
Art Alexakis, the lead singer and guitarist from the multi-platinum rock band Everclear, stopped by Rising to talk about his Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis, his life, and even played a few songs for us.
Home Beer Brewers Compete for Honors in Charlotte
Home brewers from throughout the Carolinas have an opportunity to showcase their original beers at the 2019 US Homebrew Competition to be held on July 20th at the Olde Mecklenburg Brewery in Charlotte.
Troopers: Pickup Truck Driver Charged In Deadly Accident Involving Stanly County School Bus
Authorities have charged the driver responsible for the May 14th wreck involving a school bus that killed 63-year-old Cynthia Thomas of Albemarle.
Three CMS Teachers Surprised As Finalist To Win New Car For Circle K's 'A Driving Force For Education' Program
Teachers are an unforgettable, driving force in the futures of young people, so during this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week, Circle K and Coca-Cola Consolidated surprised three Charlotte Mecklenburg School District (CMS) high school teachers in their classroom to announce their nomination as a top finalist in Circle K’s “A Driving Force in Education” contest.
CMPD Asking For Assistance Locating Man Who Disabled Monitoring Device
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for assistance locating a man wanted for disabling his electronic monitoring device.
NASCAR Drivers Battle It Out Go-Kart Style At The Little 600 | PHOTOS
The Little 600 took place Tuesday night at the GoPro Motorplex in Mooresville.
Parents Worried About Gas Station Being Built Near School Playground
Some local parents are fighting to keep a gas station from opening next to their children's school. They're worried about crime and gas fumes impacting students on a nearby playground.
ONLY ON WCCB: UNC Charlotte Student "Strongly Considering" A Run For Charlotte City Council
The mostly millennial Charlotte City Council might have to make way for a Gen Z'er. Gabe Cartagena lead the push for gun violence prevention after the the UNC Charlotte shooting. The 21-year-old's platform goes beyond that.
Police: North Gaston High School Student Held On $1M Bond For Communicating Threats Of Mass Violence
Gaston County Police say they arrested a North Gaston High School student for communicating threats of mass violence.
Mecklenburg County Pools, Spraygrounds and Beach Open This Weekend
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s outdoor pools, spraygrounds and Ramsey Creek Beach will open for the summer season this weekend, just in time for Memorial Day.
N.C. Craft Beer Legislation Increasing Barrel Limits Heads To Governor
Small breweries in North Carolina could soon be toasting a new law that would give growing beer-makers in the state more time to sell their products on their own without third-party distributors.
Vice President Pence To Attend Republican National Convention Kickoff In Charlotte
Vice President Mike Pence will visit Charlotte to attend the Charlotte Republican National Convention Kickoff on Wednesday, May 22nd.
CMPD Holds News Conference To Discuss Proper Use Of Uptown Cycle Track
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and the Charlotte Department of Transportation want to remind the community about proper use of the Uptown Cycle Track, as the first section of this designated bike lane has now been open for about one month.
South Carolina: Tax Break For Carolina Panthers Near Passage
South Carolina is getting ready to offer the Carolina Panthers around $120 million in tax breaks to move practice fields and the team’s headquarters to the state from North Carolina.
Exclusive Look At Why NC Death Penalty Is On Hold
North Carolina has not killed someone on death row in nearly 15 years, but juries across the state are still sentencing people to death.
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