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Huntersville Bat Tests Positive For Rabies

Officials say a bat that tested positive for rabies is the area's ninth confirmed case for 2019.

Driver Faces Additional Charges After Deadly Southeast Charlotte Accident Sunday

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged a driver they say crashed into another vehicle overnight Sunday, which resulted in a death.

McDonald’s Offering Harassment Training To All US Workers

McDonald’s is introducing a new training program for its U.S. employees after dozens of workers complained about sexual harassment.

CMPD Sees Quick Results In Violent Crime Initiative

A new CMPD initiative specifically aimed at combating gun-related violence is already seeing positive results, says department officials.

Principal Releases Statement After "Long Gun" Observed In Student's Truck At Sun Valley High School; Student Taken Into Custody

Union County public schools has confirmed that the student was enrolled at Sun Valley High School and was taken into custody near the Union and Mecklenburg County line.

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.