Local News

Rising Spotlight: Downer, Walters, & Mitchener

Attorneys Joseph Downer and Victor Mitchener with Downer, Walters, & Mitchener joined Rising to discuss a few things drivers need to be aware of.

Knights Celebrate Rowan Co. Softball Little League World Series Champions

The 3rd annual "Women In Baseball" night at BB&T Ballpark honored the best in the sport from several generations. From a League Of Their Own, to the Little…

DA Sits Down For An Interview After Bombshell Decision

WCCB Charlotte's Alexandra Elich asked why DA Spencer Merriweather made this decision now, instead of right when he took office.

Fort Mill Mom Arrested Accused of Driving with Young Son on Car Roof

A Fort Mill mom is locked up, accused of driving around with her seven-year-old son riding on the roof of the car. Investigators are crediting two witnesses for alerting police.

Piedmont Natural Gas To Perform Routine Pipeline Maintenance

As a part of its ongoing work to provide safe, reliable natural gas service, Piedmont Natural Gas will perform routine pipeline maintenance near 2501 Archdale Road in Charlotte, N.C. The work is expected to happen Aug. 28, barring weather events that may impact the project timetable.

Student Arrested After Bringing Gun Onto Monroe High School Campus

Officials say a student brought a gun on the Monroe High School campus Tuesday morning.

Standoff Underway At Cramerton Apartment Complex

A standoff is underway in Cramerton after a person barricaded inside an apartment at the Mayflower Apartments.

Missing Lincolnton Teens Found In Kansas

Two teens missing from Lincolnton, North Carolina, have been located in Kansas, according to the Lincolnton Police Department.

Cam Newton Returns To Practice Field

Kelli Bartik has the latest on Cam Newton after the Panthers starting quarterback comes back from his latest (foot) injury. Cam Newton returned to the practice field on Monday morning.…

Lake Arbor Tenants Being Forced Out Make Passionate Plea Before City Council

Passionate pleas from tenants being forced out of a West Charlotte apartment complex. Residents from the Lake Arbor Apartments spoke out in front of City Council.

Marshville Elementary Parents and Teachers Bring First Day of School To Student in the Hospital

A very special day of school for a six year old boy from Marshville. He couldn't make it to Marshville Elementary because he's in the hospital in Charlotte. So school parents, teachers, and students brought school to him.

First Day For CMS Students: A Smooth Start, But With A Few Challenges

At least that's what Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent is calling the first day of school.

Lincoln County Man Finds Grenade In His Basement

A Lincoln County man got the quite surprise when he discovered a grenade in a box of items given to him by his grandmother.

49ers Head Coach Will Healy On Got Game

The countdown continues for the Charlotte 49ers season opener and Will Healy can't wait to officially kickoff his first season as the 49ers head football coach. Healy joined Kelli…

Two Arrested After More Than 70 Guns Stolen From Statesville Pawn Shop; Police Obtain Additional Warrants

The Statesville Police Department has obtained warrants were for three more people as they continue to investigate the theft of dozens of firearms from a local pawn shop.

Carolina InSight: HKB Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic surgery has seen many advancements over the years. And one center in the Charlotte area has been at the forefront. On today’s Carolina Insight, we find out what sets HKB apart from other cosmetic surgery facilities and what they’re doing to stay ahead of the curve in their field.