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'Mick Unplugged' podcast host talks new book

Host of the #1 ranked podcast Mick Unplugged Everywhere Mick Hunt joins Rising to talk about his newest book 'How to be a good leader when you've never had one.'

Up 'n Adam: Local International Tennis Tournament player

Adam Wurtzel met a local player from Denver, North Carolina who competed in the 2025 ITF Masters Tour tennis tournament.

One person seriously injured after police shooting in Charlotte

CMPD is investigating a police shooting that sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries Thursday morning

Iredell Co. Sheriff's deputies say missing 8-month-old baby has been found and is safe

The Iredell County Sheriff's Office says 30-year-old Carmen Edith Rodriguez is accused of taking her daughter, 8-month-old Samantha Roetzel, without custodial rights.

Panthers starting left tackle Ickey Ekwonu has appendectomy and is day to day ahead of season opener

Carolina Panthers starting left tackle Ickey Ekwonu underwent an appendectomy, leaving his status for the team’s Sept. 7 game against Jacksonville up in the air.

Minneapolis police: shooting at Catholic school has left 3 dead, including shooter, and 17 injured

A shooting Wednesday at a Minneapolis Catholic school has killed two children as they prayed and injured 17 other people, 14 of them kids.

Cracker Barrel is keeping its old-time logo after new design elicited an uproar

Cracker Barrel said late Tuesday it’s returning to its old logo after critics — including President Donald Trump — protested the company’s plan to modernize

Vikings bring back veteran Adam Thielen for WR depth in trade with the Panthers

The Vikings traded draft picks for Thielen, who has the third-most catches in franchise history.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 26th

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Tuesday, August 26th.

N.C. State, East Carolina resume testy instate rivalry with season-opening matchup

N.C. State and East Carolina meet Thursday to open the season in a testy instate series.

CMPD investigating shooting in west Charlotte

One person is seriously hurt after a shooting Tuesday night

Two local students recognized by Charlotte Post Foundation as 'Top Seniors'

Two high school seniors are at the top of their class – Kyla Hudson and Ajae Purnell are making an impact on and off campus.

American Airlines named an official airline partner of the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC

American Airlines announced a multiyear partnership with the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC.

Wheel Meal Wednesday: Hottagrill

For this week's Wheel Meal Wednesday, Adam Wurtzel met the owners of food truck Hottagrill.

Gaston County Mugshot August 26th

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Tuesday, August 26th.

WCCB News @ Ten celebrates National Dog Day

Tuesday marked National Dog Day! Here are some of the dogs of WCCB News @ Ten.

Humpy Wheeler laid to rest in service at Saint Gabriel Catholic Church

Former Charlotte Motor Speedway president and general manager Humpy Wheeler was laid to rest Tuesday. NASCAR chairman Jim France called wheeler a "visionary," whose name became synonymous with promotion and innovation in racing.

Motorcycle rider killed in wreck with SUV on Paw Creek Road

When first responders arrived, they say they found the motorcycle driver, 64-year-old Thomas Pruitt, lying in the 5600 block of Paw Creek Road. He died at the scene.