Carolina Rapids, Discoveries Soccer Club And Lake Norman Soccer Club Form Charlotte Independence Soccer Club
The Charlotte Independence announced a historic formation of the Charlotte Independence Soccer Club (Independence SC).
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Jonathan Stewart Signs One-Day Contract To Retire As A Panther
Jonathan Stewart, the Carolina Panthers all-time leading rusher, has signed a one-day contract to retire with the franchise.
CMPD Investigating Four Shootings That Happened Within 15 Minutes In Charlotte
CMPD is investigating four shootings that happened within 15 minutes overnight in Charlotte.
Lancaster Man Charged With Trafficking Drugs
Deputies with the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office say they arrested a man for trafficking drugs.
Gaston County Man Arrested Following Standoff With Police
A Gaston County man has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses following a standoff with police Monday.
Some City Council Members Want SBI Oversight in CMPD Officer-Involved Shootings
Some Charlotte City Council members are calling on the State Bureau of Investigations to have oversight in deadly CMPD officer-involved shootings.
Police: Gastonia House Fire Was The Result Of Arson
Officials with the Gastonia Fire and Police Departments are investigating an arson that occurred over the weekend.
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.
