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CMPD: Robbery, Carjacking Suspect Still On The Run

Police are still trying to find a man accused of robbing three women in the University City area and taking their vehicle Wednesday night.

North Carolina Hospital Reports State's First Vaping Related Death

A North Carolina hospital is reporting the state's first death linked to vaping.

The 26th Annual Renaissance Festival Returns To Huntersville October 5th

Located just north of Charlotte, NC is a village where imagination, fantasy, and history burst to life. It is the Carolina Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace -operating 8 consecutive Saturdays and Sundays, October 5 through November 24th, from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m, rain or shine.

Hornets Unveil "All Fly" As Theme For 2019-20 Season

The Charlotte Hornets today unveiled “All Fly” as their theme for the 2019-20 season. The concept is designed to be uniting and inclusive, inviting the team, fans, city and region to “fly” together as one.

Members Of 2020 NASCAR Hall Of Fame Class Named Grand Marshals for Bank of America ROVAL™ 400

Two of NASCAR’s most successful drivers will join a NASCAR and Super Bowl championship-winning car owner and a legendary engine builder and crew chief as grand marshals for Sunday’s Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Bojangles' Hosting Scavenger Hunt With Chance To Win Panthers Tickets

Bojangles is hosting a scavenger hunt, this Saturday, featuring five of its Big Bo Boxes hidden at iconic landmarks in the Charlotte area, with the winners receiving prizes like Panthers tickets, Bojangels' gift cards, and tailgating swag.

Ridge Road Middle School Dismissing Early Due To Water Pressure Issue

Ridge Road Middle School will be dismissing early due to a water pressure issue at the school, according to officials from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Motorcyclist Dies After West Charlotte Collision With Ambulance

A motorcyclist involved in a west Charlotte wreck with a Mecklenburg County Medic ambulance, in August, died from his injuries according to the CMPD.

Novant Healthy Headlines: Marathon Training

Dr. Eric Warren, Medical Director at Novant Health Sports Medicine, joined Rising to discuss common injuries and how to stay healthy as you train.

Comedian Kevin McDonald Brings All The Laughs To Rising

Comedian and actor, Kevin McDonald, talks with Derek and Julianna about The Kids in The Hall, getting the gang back together, improv workshops, and his upcoming shows.

Want To Help Victims Of Natural Disasters? Vote For NCDOT

The N.C. Department of Transportation is asking North Carolinians to help the victims of recent hurricanes and other disasters, and all people have to do is go online and vote in a contest.

11th Rabies Case Of 2019 Confirmed In Gaston County

Gaston County officials say a skunk killed on Monday, September 23rd has tested positive for rabies.

Hornets Expanding Use Of Mobile Ticketing For 2019-20 Season

The Charlotte Hornets are expanding the use of mobile ticketing for the 2019-20 season, following the trend of teams and venues throughout the NBA and across the sports landscape.

Deadline For Back-To-School Immunizations Is Now

Believe it or not, (most) Mecklenburg County students have been back in school for 30 days as of today. That means, the deadline for back-to-school immunizations is now.

McDonald’s Enlists Alexa And Google To Help With Its Hiring

Want a job at McDonald’s? Just ask your smartphone.

NC Insurance Commissioner Says Blue Cross CEO Should Resign

North Carolina’s top insurance regulator on Wednesday called on the chief executive of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina to resign after his impaired-driving arrest in June, citing a “lack of leadership and governance” by the CEO and the board.