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All American Game Of The Week: West Meck Defeats Independence 62-12

The West Meck Hawks defeated the Independence Patriots 62-12 at West Mecklenburg High School on Friday night, in our All-American Game of the Week.

9/11 Memorial Stair Climb | PHOTOS

Check out these photos from the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Saturday, September 8th.

Tropical Storm Florence Continues Its Turn Toward U.S. Coast

Tropical Storm Florence is becoming a “better organized” weather system that will likely strengthen into a hurricane late Saturday, weather forecasters said.

Local Mom Delivers Baby in Family's Kitchen

A local mom thought she had plenty of time to get to the hospital to give birth to her third baby. But the baby had other plans. Now, meet Mia and the Rock Hill firefighters who came to her rescue.

Governor Cooper Issues State Of Emergency As Florence Approaches East Coast

Governor Roy Cooper issued a State of Emergency Friday evening as Tropical Storm Florence continues to strengthen in the Atlantic Ocean in route to the East Coast.

CMPD Makes Arrest In Cold Case Double Homicide

Police have charged a suspect in connection to the 2009 double homicide involving a woman and her baby.

Kasey Kahne To Sit Out Indy With Heat Exhaustion Issues

Kasey Kahne will not defend his Brickyard 400 victory because of dehydration issues he said result in an elevated heart rate while he is driving.

Mecklenburg County Deputy Fired After Being Charged With DWI

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office says a deputy was fired Friday following an arrest for DWI and carrying a concealed handgun.

SBI's Northwestern District Office Phone Number Is Being Spoofed

Citizens from Rolesville to Rutherfordton are getting deceptive calls from people who are spoofing the State Bureau of Investigation’s Northwestern District Office phone number and claiming to be from the SBI.

South Iredell Student Arrested For Bringing Gun On Campus

A South Iredell High School student has been charged with possession of a firearm on a school campus.

Panthers Logo Replaces NFL Logo At Mid-Field Ahead Of Home Opener

Panthers' fans spoke and new owner David Tepper listened! The Panthers have replaced the NFL logo at mid-field by painting the Panthers' logo in its place.

Yiasou Greek Festival | PHOTOS

Check out these photos from the Yiasou Greek Festival Friday, September 7th.

York County Detention Officer Fired For Having Sexual Encounter With Inmate

A York County Detention Officer has been fired for having a sexual encounter with a female inmate, according to a news release.

Accused Drug Dealer Charged With Murder In Connection To Deadly Overdose In Caldwell County

Deputies say they arrested an accused drug dealer in connection to an overdose death in Caldwell County.

State Authorities Capture Woman Missing From Work Release Facility

Officials say the inmate who was missing from a Charlotte work release facility has been captured.

Sir Purr Stops By Rising With Kripsy Kreme Chocolate Glazed Doughnuts

2017 NFL Mascot of the Year, Sir Purr, stopped by Rising this morning to bring the crew chocolate glazed and original glazed doughnuts from Krispy Kreme.