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Firefighter, 2 Residents Hurt In Two-Alarm Fire

A firefighter and two residents were injured from a two-alarm fire late Saturday night.

New York Giants' Misfiring Offense Takes On The Carolina Panthers' Troubled Defense In Germany

The New York Giants' NFL-worst offense takes on the Carolina Panthers' league-worst defense in Germany on Sunday in a meeting of two 2-7 teams.

2 Men Charged With Murder After Attempted Drug Deal Robbery

Two men were charged with murder after a man, who was shot in the head during an attempted armed robbery of an alleged drug deal, died Friday.

Police Investigating Possible Overdose Death In Belmont

Police are investigating a possible overdose death in Belmont.

Panthers, Fans Take Over Munich, Germany

The Panthers are in Munich, Germany ahead of its matchup against the New York Giants and they are turning it into Carolina central.

CMPD: Man Intentionally Rams Car Into Police Building

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say a man intentionally rammed his vehicle into the North Tryon Division office.

MeckDems Executive Director Resigns, Claims 'Hostile Environment' Led Her To Leave

A change in leadership has hit the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party. The organization's Executive Director, Monifa Drayton, announced her resignation in a lengthy letter Friday.

MCSO Sheriff Addresses Allegations Of Racism As Audio Recordings Surface

For the first time since allegations of racism and a hostile work environment have come to light, Mecklenburg County Sheriff, Garry McFadden, is speaking publicly

Police: Shelbie Smith's Death Was Accidental

33-year-old Shelbie Smith was found dead inside her home on June 1, 2024.

Gastonia PD K9 Wins National Award

Bo the bloodhound has won the Top Dog award at the 2024 American Humane Hero Dog Awards.

Veterans Day 2024 Freebies And Discounts For Our Heroes

View a full list of places Veterans and Active Service Members can eat for free or get discounts on Veterans Day.

Carolina Insight: A.C.E. Academy

In today’s Carolina Insight, entrepreneurs Laila Minott and Shawn Smalls, co-Founders of A.C.E. Academy, share how their school’s curriculum builds practical, hands-on learning experiences for students by introducing entrepreneurial, collaborative, and financial concepts as early as kindergarten.

City Of Charlotte: No Delays On Veterans Day Trash, Recycling, Yard Waste, and Bulky Waste Collection

City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services will collect garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulky waste as scheduled on Monday, Nov. 11.

Up 'n Adam in Hollywood All Next Week

Adam Wurtzel spoke with Chris and Lauren about what you can expect during Up 'n Adam in Hollywood Week, happening all next week on Rising.

Man Arrested For Peeping Inside Women's Restroom At Concord Mills

Joshua Stinson will remain in jail for allegedly peeping on a woman inside the restroom at Concord Mills.

Police Arrest Secret Peeping Tom Suspect

Mooresville Police Estimate 'Dozens Of Victims' Were Recorded In Bathrooms By Davidson College Secret Peeping Suspect

An urgent search for hidden cameras is underway on the campus of Davidson College after police charged a school electrician with felony secret peeping.

Lancaster Woman & Dog Shot in Lancaster

The Lancaster Police Department says the October 20 shooting is one of at least seven since September in the area - and detectives believe they're all related. LPD is offering a $20,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest of those involved.

Hornets’ Miles Bridges To Miss 2 Weeks With Knee Injury

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges is expected to miss two weeks after suffering a knee injury during the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s win over the Detroit Pistons.