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Gastonia Police searching for Dollar Tree arson suspect

Gastonia Police are searching for a suspected arsonist accused of setting fire to a Dollar Tree.

Investiture Ceremony For Us Attorney Russ Ferguson

Investiture Ceremony held Friday for U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson

Newly sworn-in U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson is reflecting on the major responsibilities and stresses that come with the position.

Fort Mill School District asks for limits on Silfab

Leaders with the Fort Mill School District are calling for limits on what Silfab can do at its solar panel manufacturing plant in York County.

Queens Feast underway until August 2nd in Charlotte area

Food lovers rejoice! Queen's Feast, which is Charlotte's restaurant week, officially kicked off Friday night.

24 Hours of Booty underway in Myers Park with hundreds of cyclists

The 25th edition of 24 Hours of Booty is underway in Myers Park.

2026 MLS All-Star Week officially kicks off in Queen City on Saturday

The 2026 MLS All-Star Week officially kicks off in the Queen City on Saturday.

Drivers urged to not attempt to drive through flooded roadways

Heavy rains forced drivers navigated issues on Lawyers Road.

Heavy rains cause flash flooding on roadways

Heavy rain overnight causing flooding issues across our area.

Is The Queen City Ready To Host A Super Bowl?

Panthers owner wants Charlotte to host Super Bowl

Bank of America stadium is getting a billion dollar makeover. The new digs are renewing the conversation about whether the Queen City can host a Super Bowl.

Pedestrian struck, killed on I-77 in York County

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a tractor trailer on I-77 in York County on Thursday night.

Police search for suspect after $1M arson destroys Gastonia Dollar Tree

A substantial cash reward is being offered in the search for an arsonist who caused an estimated $1 million in damages after intentionally setting fire to a Gastonia Dollar Tree store.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 23rd

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Thursday, July 23rd.

Shark Week at Discovery Place Science

Adam Wurtzel and Kaitlin Wright welcomed Discovery Place Science into the Rising studio to learn more about their Shark Week festivities.

Gaston County Mugshots July 23rd

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Thursday, July 23rd.

Panthers place outside linebacker Nic Scourton on injured reserve following knee injury

The Carolina Panthers have placed outside linebacker Nic Scourton on injured reserve after he tore the ACL in his right knee on the first day of training camp.

North Carolina officials challenge Duke Energy to make federal data center pledge legally binding

Gov. Josh Stein and Attorney General Jeff Jackson are calling on Duke Energy to submit its voluntary federal commitments to the state Utilities Commission to protect residents from rising electricity bills.

Environmental Services Building Renamed For Rusty Rozzelle

Meck. Co. Environmental Services Building renamed in honor of long-time employee Rusty Rozzelle

Mecklenburg County is renaming the office building housing Environmental Programs and Services in memory of former water quality manager Rusty Rozzelle.