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12-year old fashion designer featured in Charlotte Fashion Week

With Charlotte Fashion Week underway a 12- year- old girl will be showcasing her designs on the runway.

Tropical Impacts possible in the Carolinas

Isolated showers Friday turns to widespread rain overnight. By early next week all attention turns to the tropics, where Imelda could impact the Carolinas.

Ex-South Carolina sheriff pleads guilty to stealing from police fund

A former sheriff in South Carolina has pleaded guilty to charges of stealing money from the force's benevolence fund.

North Carolina Medicaid patients face care access threat as funding impasse continues

North Carolina Medicaid patients face a threat of reduced access to services due to a funding impasse.

Ex-FBI Director James Comey indicted on charges of lying to Congress and obstruction

James Comey has been charged with making a false statement to Congress and obstruction of a criminal proceeding.

1 dead in Chester County crash

One person died in a single-vehicle crash in Chester County on Wednesday.

8th positive rabies case confirmed in Mecklenburg County

A bat tested positive for rabies in Mecklenburg County, the eighth confirmed case of the year.

Healthy Headlines: Finding Important Care For Anxiety & Depression

Healthy Headlines: Finding important care for anxiety and depression

In this week's Novant Health Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Preeya Patel, of Novant Health Waverly Pediatrics and Primary Care, about anxiety and depression.

Trump signs executive order supporting proposed deal to put TikTok under US ownership

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that he says will allow TikTok to continue operating in the United States in a way that meets national security concerns laid out by the law.

The $300K Magic Trick: Sleight-of-hand technique used in heist at Pineville jewelry store

Now you see it, now you don't! Federal officials say a magic trick was used to pull off a $300,000 heist at a jewelry store in Pineville.

Amazon to pay $2.5 billion to settle FTC allegations it duped customers into enrolling in Prime

Former Panthers LB arrested, accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend

Former Carolina Panthers linebacker Amare Barno was arrested in Charlotte late Wednesday night on domestic violence charges.

All rise for Queen City Fashion Week

Charlotte Fashion Week is taking over the Queen City, blending high fashion with a powerful message of anti-bullying awareness.

2 arrested after ambulance struck by gunfire in Uptown Charlotte during patient transport

Two people were arrested after a Medic ambulance was struck by gunfire in Uptown early Thursday morning.

Merriam-Webster adds over 5K words to "Collegiate" dictionary

Hard pass. Cold brew. Dad bod. More than 5,000 new words were added to the Merriam-Webster "Collegiate" dictionary.

"Law & Order" stars Maura Tierney and Reid Scott

Adam Wurtzel spoke with two of the stars of "Law & Order," as the show premieres their momentous 25th season.

Starbucks to close stores, lay off 900 workers as part of turnaround plan

Starbucks is laying off around 900 non-retail employees and closing some U.S. and Canadian stores as it focuses more of its resources on a turnaround.

"NightFlight Expedition" coming to Dollywood

Adam Wurtzel welcomed Dollywood's PR Director into the Rising studio to learn about the theme park's newest attraction coming in 2026.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra coming back to CLT

Adam Wurtzel got to chat with two members of Trans-Siberian Orchestra about their upcoming tour.

A chaotic forecast approaches

Scattered showers and storms today open the gateway to an unsettled pattern. Rain chances look to stay in place as all eyes turn to the tropics.

Charlotte leaders say they won't ask for National Guard assistance for crime

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles says she does not plan to request the National Guard to assist with cracking down on crime in the city. This comes after Vice President JD Vance suggested the Mayor and Governor should ask the federal government for assistance with public safety and crime while visiting Concord.

Charlotte non-profit gives purpose to forgotten population

Fitness and friendship for a forgotten population. The Charlotte non-profit, RyzAb0ve Fitness, is providing that for those with intellectual disabilities.