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Charlotte Mayoral Applicants Explain Why They Want The Job

Charlotte City Council names 5 finalists for interim mayor

Who will be Charlotte's next mayor? Five finalists have been named and will advance for interviews.

Police searching for SC woman last seen leaving gym and wandering into wooded area

A South Carolina family is desperate for answers after a personal trainer vanished without a trace. Police say Elena Moore was last seen leaving a Planet Fitness in Lexington on Thursday, June 11.

NC lawmakers advance bill to loosen liquor laws

North Carolina lawmakers are looking to loosen some of the state's long-standing alcohol restrictions. House Bill 198 would expand where and how alcohol can be sold and consumed across the state.

NC lawmakers push bill to strengthen penalties for adults who expose minors to explicit content

North Carolina lawmakers are working to advance the Protect Children from Pornography Act. The bill is designed to strengthen penalties for adults who expose minors to explicit content.

Lancaster Police find missing 16-year-old safe after he disappeared for nearly two weeks

Police have found a missing Lancaster teen almost two weeks after he disappeared.

CMPD identifies shooting victim in Holly Street homicide

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have identified the victim of a deadly shooting in northwest Charlotte.

Sink hole repairs expected to snag traffic through end of week

Sinkhole repairs in Myers Park will continue to cause traffic headaches through the rest of the week. These issues began after a water main break on Selwyn Avenue on Monday.

Gastonia Police searching for hit-and-run driver in deadly crash

Gastonia Police need help finding a hit and run driver in Gastonia. Investigators say 46-year-old Christopher McAllister died after his moped was struck by a SUV.

ICE says it's arrested a terrorist organization leader in Mooresville

The Department of Homeland Security says ICE has arrested a terrorist organization leader in our area.

Charlotte City Council members submit their picks for interim mayor

Charlotte City Council is narrowing down who will be the next mayor out of 69 qualified applicants. Councilmembers will submit three names and the city clerk will make a list of the top five applicants to move on to the next round.

Charlotte Youth Broadcasting Camp join the Rising team!

A group of talented kids from the Charlotte Youth Broadcasting Camp joined the Rising hosts in the studio to take part in multiple facets of the production.

Statesville Police say bear has been spotted near local park

Statesville Police say a bear has been spotted near a local park.

Deputies seize drugs, guns and cash in drug bust at Hickory home

A major drug bust in Catawba County leads to one man's arrest and the seizure of a deadly amount of fentanyl.

Crews Working To Repair Water Main Break

Crews working overnight to repair water main break on busy Selwyn Ave.

Crews are working overnight to repair a water main break in Myers Park. It happened around 5 Monday afternoon on Selwyn Avenue.

Friends and family remember teen who drowned in Lake James over weekend

We're learning more about a teen who drowned in Lake James over the weekend.

CMPD investigating deadly overnight shooting in northwest Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a deadly shooting in northwest Charlotte. It happened just after 1:00 Monday morning on Holly Street.

School Board Delays Vote On Consolidation

Gaston County Schools Board of Ed delays vote on controversial consolidation plan

The Gaston County Schools Board of Education delayed a vote on a controversial school consolidation plan Monday night.

Charlotte mayoral applicants explain why they want the job

Charlotte City Council is one step closer to appointing the next mayor. Thirty two people who want the job introduced themselves to the council Monday afternoon. There were serious candidates with public service and leadership experience, others put on a show.