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Shooting Suspect Wanted By Salisbury Police

Police are trying to find a suspect accused of shooting a man at an apartment complex Sunday evening.

Traffic Alert: I-277 Bridge Work Continues This Week

Starting Tuesday night, N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will begin installing a barrier wall on Interstate 277, so they safely can begin working on bridge joints on the Outer Loop crossing the railroad tracks, Morehead Street and Mint Street.

Rising Spotlight: Diamonds Direct Hosts Spring Designer Showcase

Diamonds Direct, a worldwide diamond powerhouse, announced today its spring designer showcase, which will take place April 26 through April 28.

Charlotte's Hopes For MLS Team Picks Up Momentum

Charlotte's hopes for an MLS team gained momentum with an announcement from the league that they plan to expand to 30 teams instead of 28.

NCDOT Holding Open House on "Superstreet" Plan for University City

This week you can weigh-in on plans for a "superstreet" in Charlotte. The proposal zeroes in on a busy stretch of University City Boulevard. NCDOT says the plan would improve safety and reduce congestion. But not everyone's convinced.

Industrial Hemp Grows in North Carolina as Regulations Get Worked Out

"We harvest on the 27th," said Nicole Burnette, while walking through her hydroponic hemp farm in South Charlotte, it's the only fully indoor farm in the area. "This is a variety called baox. It's a high variety in CBD-A," said Burnette. She and her business partner started Queen Hemp Company a year ago. They grow hemp plants indoors and have a contractor extract oils, including CBD. They then sell the oils and infused creams.

New Details In Push To Get CMPD To Release Full Body Cam Video

Bill Expands Who Has Guaranteed Access To Police Body Cam Video

Independence Sign U-20 U.S. National Team Forward

The Charlotte Independence have announced 18-year-old, forward Zyen Jones has been signed to the 2019 roster, pending league and federation approval.

Rising Spotlight: Hope City Christian Church

Pastor David H. Fitzgerald, Jr and Lady Jocelyn Fitzgerald from Hope City Christian Church were on Rising this morning to tell us more about the Easter "Family Funday Service" they are hosting this Sunday in Charlotte.

Wilson's World: Nothing Bundt Cakes

Nothing Bundt Cakes is one of the Charlotte area's favorite places for a sweet treat! Wilson was there this morning to see how the magic is made.

New Push Aims At Getting Full Body Cam Footage From Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting Released To Public

The attorney for the City of Charlotte says additional hearings could take place next week over new requests for full body camera videos related to the deadly shooting of Danquirs Franklin on March 25th.

Pfeiffer University Selects Dr. Scott Bullard To Serve As 11th President

Dr. Scott Bullard, a senior college administrator praised as both as a professor and an interim president in Alabama, will become the 11th president of Pfeiffer University.

Police Identify Man Killed After Being Hit By Train In North Charlotte

Police are investigating after a man was hit and killed by a train in north Charlotte.

Man Settles With Rafting Center Over Daughter's Amoeba Death

The father of an Ohio woman who died after being exposed to a rare brain-eating amoeba at a North Carolina whitewater rafting center has settled a wrongful-death complaint.

Pursuit Involving Charlotte Robbery Suspect Ends In Deadly, Fiery Crash In York County

Officials have identified the two people killed in a vehicle pursuit down I-77 south Thursday afternoon that ended in a fiery crash.

Student Suspended After Setting Fire In Lake Norman HS Bathroom

A 14-year-old student has been suspended after authorities say he set fire to a boys bathroom Thursday afternoon.

CMPD Releases What You Need To Know About E-Scooter Laws And City Ordinances

As the popularity of electric scooters climbs in Charlotte, CMPD wants to make sure riders are informed of the laws and city ordinances that go along with this new mode of transportation.