Local News

911 Calls Released For Kayakers Stuck In The South Fork River Wednesday

Gaston County Communications has released the 911 calls made for two kayakers Wednesday after they became stuck on the South Fork River in Belmont.

The Suspect In An Iredell County Murder Case Has Been Arrested In Pennsylvania

A man accused of killing 80-year-old Hugh Moose back in January 2017 was arrested in Pennsylvania earlier this week.

Drug Dealer Charged With Murder After Mooresville Woman Overdoses In Her Car

A Mooresville man has been arrested after a woman he sold drugs to died of an overdose.

Charlotte Cobras To Play Home Opener This Saturday

The Charlotte Cobras Public Safety Football Team will open their 2018 home schedule by hosting the New York Department of Corrections this Saturday.

Rising Celebrates National Pretzel Day

CHARLOTTE, NC-- April 26 is National Pretzel Day and in honor of the holiday the Rising crew got in on a little taste testing. Our friends at Snyder's Hanover sent over…

Concerns About Flooding as Water Moves Down Catawba River

People are keeping a close eye on the Catawba River, concerned about flooding downstream.

CMPD Sees Disturbing Trend in Teen Violent Crime

Teen suspects in 7 of 16 Charlotte homicides this year.

SWAT Standoff At Psychological Center In East Charlotte Ends Peacefully

Officials say the standoff in east Charlotte has come to a peaceful end after lasting roughly five hours.

Silver Alert Issued For Missing Gaston County Man

A Silver Alert has been issued for 80-year-old Irvin Carl Harrison.

Two Stranded Kayakers Rescued In Stanly County

Rescue crews pulled two kayakers stranded on a river in Stanly County to safety Wednesday afternoon.

Police Identify Skateboarder Killed After Being Hit By Vehicle Monday Night

CMPD has identified the victim who died from injuries after being hit late Monday night while skateboarding in north Charlotte.

Local Soccer Clubs Team Up For Double Header

Charlotte Independence, a United Soccer League (USL) professional soccer team, is pleased to announce a doubleheader match up at the Sportsplex at Matthews featuring the local soccer partners Charlotte Eagles vs Myrtle Beach Mutiny at 2:00PM ET followed by the Charlotte Independence vs FC Cincinnati at 7:30PM ET on Saturday, May 12th.