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Panthers Celebrate 25 Seasons With Limited Edition Wine Release

The Carolina Panthers have partnered with Wine by Design to release its first-ever wine commemorating 25 seasons of Panthers’ football.

Tornado Causes Extensive Damage In Emerald Isle

A North Carolina beach town is reporting damage from a tornado that was spun off as Hurricane Dorian approaches.

Two Arrested After Man Arranges To Sell Drugs To Off-Duty Iredell County Deputy

Two men have been arrested after authorities say one of the men arranged a meeting to sell drugs to an off-duty Iredell County Sheriff's deputy.

Man Injured In Chester Shooting

Police say they are investigating after a man was shot Wednesday in Chester.

Grammy-Award Winning Songwriter LaShawn Daniels Killed In York County Crash

Grammy-award winning songwriter LaShawn Daniels was killed in a fiery crash in York County, according to the York County Coroner.

Traffic Accident Leads To Deadly Shooting In North Charlotte

The CMPD is investigating after a traffic accident led to a deadly shooting in north Charlotte Wednesday night.

Novant Healthy Headlines: Spiked Seltzers

Andrea Hiatt, a registered dietitian at Novant Health, is here to discuss spiked seltzers and whether the wildly-popular beverage is a good option for you.

CMS Superintendent Addresses Test Scores, School Safety, and Let's Talk Initiative

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg is wrapping up its second week of school. CMS Superintendent Earnest Winston, stopped by Rising to talk about the newly released test scores that show some students struggling to read at…

All American Game Of The Week Preview: Independence vs Olympic

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The hot start to the season of Independence will be put to the test against Olympic on Friday. The Patriots improved to 2-0 last week after…

Fosters, Adopters Needed for Hurricane Dorian Animal Evacuees

More shelter dogs and cats from the Carolina coast are being brought to the Charlotte area, looking for foster homes and families to adopt them.

"We're okay, both houses gone" | Salisbury Native Loses Everything In Hurricane Dorian

A Salisbury native, living near Freeport in the Bahamas, is on her way back to North Carolina with her children. Their home is destroyed after Hurricane Dorian left destruction in its path.

Schools Closed In Anson And Chesterfield Counties As Hurricane Dorian Moves Towards The Carolinas

Anson County and Chesterfield County officials announce that schools will be closed to students and staff on Thursday, September 5th as Hurricane Dorian moves into the area.

Charlotte Community Offers Help As Dorian Inches Closer To Coastal Counties

More evacuees are coming to our area to ride out Hurricane Dorian.

Oprah Winfrey Bringing '2020 Vision: Your Life In Focus Tour' To Charlotte

Global media leader Oprah Winfrey announced her first national arena tour in five years, Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus and it will be making a stop in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Chester Police Investigating Deadly Shooting

The Chester Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting.

Mary C. Curtis: New Talks On Gun Control Policy in America

CHARLOTTE, NC --- The push for new gun legislation is growing in the United States following numerous mass shootings over the past month. Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis weighs in on the…

Dogs Evacuated from Shelters Along Coast Available for Adoption in Mooresville

As people evacuate ahead of Hurricane Dorian, local animal rescues are receiving dogs from shelters along the coast. Several dozen are already being housed in Mooresville, and they're looking for volunteers to help care for them.

York County Provides List Of Locations Available For Hurricane Dorian Evacuees

As many coastal residents in South Carolina prepare for the impact of Hurricane Dorian, local travel and tourism leaders in York County complied a list of locations available for evacuees.