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Players Hold Breath As $700M Powerball Jackpot Drawing Nears

Lottery players across the U.S. are scooping up $2 Powerball tickets in hopes of beating the odds and winning a massive $700 million jackpot as Wednesday night’s drawing nears.

Dave & Buster's Is Coming To Pineville And Bringing Over 230 Jobs With Them

Dave & Buster's is building a new location at Carolina Place Mall, and bringing more than 230 jobs to the area.

Suspects Wanted For Concord Mills Vehicle Break-Ins

Police are looking for two suspects believed to be responsible for multiple vehicle break-ins in the area of Concord Mills Mall.

Concord Animal Shelter Suspends Cat Adoptions, Intakes After Outbreak Of Highly Contagious Illness

The Cabarrus County Animal Shelter says they're temporarily suspending cat adoptions and intakes after an outbreak of Panleukopenia.

Newly Expanded Kids’ Area, Pre-k Pass To Debut At Carowinds In 2018

Carowinds will debut a newly expanded kids’ area, Camp Snoopy, opening for the spring 2018 season.

Deputies Find Multiple Guns, Large Amounts Of Drugs And Cash In Pageland Home

The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office says they seized five pounds of marijuana, multiple weapons, and an undisclosed amount of cash during a search Sunday.

Missing Hickory Man Found Safe

The Hickory Police Department says Patrick Grover was found Wednesday afternoon.

Novant Health Offers Free ‘Black And Blue’ Clinics To Address High School Sports Injuries

Just in time for the start of a new sports season, Novant Health has opened two “black and blue” clinics dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of sports-related injuries.

Couple Found Shot To Death In Car, Child Left Unharmed

Police are investigating after a husband and wife were found shot and killed inside a vehicle in Ellberbe, North Carolina.

CMPD Needs Help Identifying Armed Robbery Suspects

Police need your help identifying two armed robbery suspects.

What's Happening In Charlotte This Weekend

Moira Quinn with Charlotte City Partners stopped by Rising to tell us all about this weekend's events.

Voters Call New Map Unfair, Divisive

Heavy criticism for North Carolina's proposed new voter map.

Miniature Horses Allowed as Service Animals in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Miniature horses.. in your child's classroom? You might be surprised to learn what's allowed in the CMS Service Animal Policy. School Board Members say they've received several calls over the past few days as the district works to get in line with federal law.