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Daylight Saving Time All Year? SC Wants, Congress Must Agree

South Carolina lawmakers want the state’s residents to stop turning their clocks forward and backward each year.

Panthers' Brady Says Offense Must Continue To Evolve In NFL

Joe Brady's offensive system worked wonders at LSU this past season, helping the Tigers lead the nation in yards and points en route to a 42-25 win over Clemson in the national championship game. But that scheme won't necessarily be the same one he runs with the Panthers next season.

Woman Pleads Guilty To Poisoning Husband With Eye Drops

A South Carolina woman pleaded guilty to fatally poisoning her husband by putting eye drops into his water for days. She was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

North Carolina Health Officials: 11 Flu Deaths Last Week

Eleven people died from the flu last week, the deadliest week of the season so far. North Carolina health officials said.

Five Juveniles Have Been Charged For An Armed Carjacking In West Charlotte

CMPD has charged five teenagers for an armed carjacking which happened at a Charlotte gas station after its owner left his keys in the ignition and an AK-47 in the car.

Charlotte Homicide Rate Hits 14-Year High

New data shows North Carolina’s largest city suffered its highest rate of homicides last year in more than a decade.

City Of Charlotte Closures For The Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

The City of Charlotte will be celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy this weekend into Monday. With the celebration there will be differences in traffic patterns and some city services that will not be available.

Oprah Winfrey Surprises East Charlotte Community One Day Before Wellness Tour

The queen of media Oprah Winfrey encouraged fans in East Charlotte to get up and dance

WANTED: Saveon Carter

The CMPD is asking for the public's assistance in locating Saveon Montrell Carter who is wanted for disabling his electronic monitor.

Two Suspects Including A Juvenile Have Been Charged In A Murder Investigation

Police have identified and charged the suspects involved in the murder of 19-year-old David Burns.

The "Bad Wig Bandit" Strikes Again, This Time In Hendersonville

Hendersonville Police along with the FBI has confirmed that the suspect involved in a BB&T Bank robbery on Thursday is believed to be the "Bad Wig Bandit".

CMPD Is Asking For Help With Identifying The Suspect In The Advance Auto Parts Robbery

CMPD is asking for the public's assistance with identifying the suspect involved in the armed robbery of an Advance Auto Parts on Friday.

Rock Hill Police Are Investigating A Homicide After Woman Found Shot To Death

The Rock Hill Police Department found a woman shot to death in a home on Winding Way on January 17.

Rowan County Deputies Are Looking For The Suspect Of An Armed Robbery

Rowan County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating an armed robbery that happened in Enochville, which could be related to other robberies in the area.

CMPD Make Arrests In Connection To A Series Of Six Armed Robberies

CMPD has made an arrest in connection to a series of robberies that have took place from January 14-16. There were six robberies in that duration of time.

CMPD Says New York Murder Suspect Is Believed To Have Fled To North Carolina

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police along with New York State Police are asking for the public's help with locating a man who is wanted for murder.

Rising Spotlight: Kawann Short, Neiman Marcus Team Up For Charity Event Benefiting S.T.E.M. Education

Defensive lineman Kawann Short from the Carolina Panthers is teaming up with Neiman Marcus and the House of Creed for a special Charity event. Short and Megin Turcotte from Neiman Marcus joined Rising to tell us more about the upcoming event, which benefits S.T.E.M. education for kids.

Statesville Police Say Foul Play Suspected In "Senseless Death" Of 25-Year-Old Woman

Police in Statesville, North Carolina, say foul play is suspected after a 25-year-old woman was found dead Thursday afternoon. Now they are asking for the members of the community to come forward with information.