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Carowinds Releases Official Copperhead Strike POV

Carowinds has released the official POV for Copperhead Strike, the newest coaster at the park.

Manafort Now Faces 7 years In Prison, Fresh New York Charges

Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was sentenced to a total of seven and a half years in prison Wednesday after a federal judge rejected his appeal for no additional time and rebuked him for his crimes and years of lies.

Birthday Billboard Blows Up Man’s Phone With Well Wishers

A New Jersey man had to get a new phone number after he was overwhelmed with birthday wishes when his sons put up a billboard asking people to call him.

Lawmakers Say The Carolina Panthers Could Potentially Move Their Day To Day Operations To South Carolina

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and other lawmakers just held a news conference discussing the potential of moving the Carolina Panthers practice facility and day to day operations to South Carolina.

Verizon Says 5G Network Will Cost Extra $10 A Month

A handful of Verizon customers could soon have faster wireless service — but they’ll have to pay $10 a month more.

President Trump Issues Emergency Order To Ground All Boeing 737 Max 8 And Max 9 Aircraft

The U.S. is issuing an emergency order Wednesday grounding all Boeing 737 Max 8 and Max 9 aircraft “effective immediately,” in the wake of the crash of an Ethiopian Airliner that killed 157 people, President Donald Trump said.

Charlotte Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For 2016 Murder

A Charlotte man was sentenced to life in prison for a murder in 2016.

Mexican National Arrested For Trafficking Marijuana Through FedEx

A Mexican National, who has been in the United States illegally for 25 years, was arrested by federal, state and local authorities for trafficking marijuana through a scheme using FedEx, according to a news release.

Panthers' Ian Thomas on Rising to talk about Partnership with Autism Charlotte

Carolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas has joined forces with Autism Charlotte for Couture for a Cause. He stopped by Rising to share why he chose to become a part of this.

#Trending: The "Trashtag Challenge" & An Epic Prank on David Beckham

The "Trashtag Challenge" is all about cleaning up local areas & an epic prank on David Beckham when he was shown a horrible statue!

Car Break-In Suspects Open Fire on Homeowner Who Confronted Them

Two car break-in suspects open fire on a Charlotte woman who confronted them. That woman says one of the bullets narrowly missed her.

Paralyzed Teen Receives National Soccer Honor

A York County teenager, paralyzed from the chest down following a jet ski accident, is inspiring others. She just received a national soccer honor.

Two Suspects Charged In Connection To Chester Shooting

Chester Police say two suspects have been charged in connection to a March 6th shooting that left a 16-year-old juvenile injured.

TV Celebrities And Coaches Charged In College Bribery Scheme

College coaches and others have been charged in a sweeping admissions bribery case unsealed in federal court.

Honda Recalls 1.2M More Vehicles With Dangerous Air Bags

A type of Takata air bag inflator once thought to be safe has now come under scrutiny after a crash and explosion in Maryland injured the driver of a Honda minivan.

Dropbox Helps Iredell County Detectives Catch Teen Accused Of Uploading Child Pornography

A 19-year-old in Iredell County is facing multiple charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.

Catawba County Deputy Will Not Face Charges Following Deadly Accident

The Catawba County District Attorney's Office says a Catawba County Sheriff's deputy will not be charged in connection to a deadly accident that occurred on February 13th.

Panthers Re-Sign Quarterback Taylor Heinicke To One-Year Contract

The Carolina Panthers have re-signed quarterback Taylor Heinicke to a one-year contract, the team announced Tuesday.

CEO Of Troubled Wells Fargo Says Bank Is Stronger

The CEO of beleaguered Wells Fargo told Congress Tuesday that the bank has cleaned up its act after a series of scandals that affected millions of customers.