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Police: Student Brings Unloaded Firearm To Middle School

A 13-year-old Kennedy Middle School student was taken into custody after brandishing a firearm to a student on a school bus.

Eight Injured And One Hospitalized Following Nine Vehicle Collision In West Charlotte

According to Medic, eight people have suffered minor injuries and one person has been transported to the hospital with serious injuries following a nine vehicle collision in West Charlotte.

Gaston County Has Fifth Confirmed Rabies Case Of 2024

A raccoon in Gaston County tested positive for rabies, confirming the fifth case in the county this year.

Local Girl Scout Raises Over $76K In Cookie Sales For Troop 219

12-year-old, Olive Gordon, currently holds the state record for the most Girl Scout cookies sold, earning her the unofficial title of "The Cookie Queen."

Local K9 Finds Missing Woman

A Cleveland County Sheriff's Office K9 found a missing elderly woman Tuesday afternoon.

CMS Board Votes On Several Projects That Change Attendance Boundaries

Changes are coming to some Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. As a part of Phase One of the district's comprehensive review plan the Board of Education voted on several projects some of which will change school assignments for students in the upcoming school year.

Missing Concord Man Found Safely

78-year-old William Dawson was found safely in Rowan County and has been reunited with his family.

Concord Police Foundation Announces Inaugural Officer Jason Shuping Memorial 5k

The Concord Police Foundation is honored to announce the inaugural Officer Jason Shuping Memorial 5K, set to take place on November 16, 2024, at Cabarrus Brewing Company.

Two Juvenile Suspects Apprehended In Gun Store Robbery Case

After being caught on surveillance camera footage stealing from The Range at Lake Norman gun store, two suspects were found and are in custody.

Burke County Man On $1 Million Powerball Win: "It Blew My Mind"

Joey Reece of Valdese buys a ticket for every Powerball drawing and his persistence paid off Saturday night with a $1 million prize.

Federal Aviation Administration Commits $290 Million For Fourth Parallel Runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Letter of Intent to fund $290 million for the Fourth Parallel Runway project in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding.

No Charges Filed In Fatal Gaston County Grocery Store Shooting

After reviewing the robbery and shooting that took place at Will's Food Store in Mount Holly, no charges have been filed after a customer fatally shot a man who was attempting to rob the grocery store.

Testimony Of Two Survivors Results In Conviction Of Child Rapist

A Charlotte man was convicted of a slew of sexual assault charges following the testimony of two sexual assault survivors.

Gaston County Woman Collects $217,105 Jackpot Win

Tammy Wade of Gastonia took a chance on a Fast Play ticket on Sunday and won a $217,105 jackpot.

Salisbury VA Health Care System Has House 370 Homelessness Veterans In FY2024

The Salisbury VA Health Care System announced today it has housed 370 Veterans experiencing homeless in North Carolina in Fiscal Year 2024.

Tasty Tuesday: 800 Degrees Latta Arcade

800 Degrees Latta Arcade is reinventing the meatball parm hero! Chefs Preston Norales and Drew Beuttel stopped by the Rising kitchen to show off the viral vertical meatball hero.

Gastonia Pedestrian Struck By Freight Train

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a freight train headed towards Charlotte on 1800 W. Franklin early Tuesday morning in Gastonia.

UNC Charlotte Receives Highest U.S. News Rankings In History

Charlotte’s ascent reflects significant progress across key U.S. News metrics, including: six-year graduation rate, first-year retention and reduction of graduate debt.

Mooresville Police Department Investigating Multiple Vehicle Collisions That Left Four Hospitalized

Traffic Unit Officers in the Mooresville Police Department is investigating two vehicle collisions that occurred over the weekend that resulted in four individuals being hospitalized.