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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.

Police Identify Man Found Dead On Charlotte Greenway

A death investigation is underway after police say a body was found on a greenway in east Charlotte.

Missing Teen Found Safe, Reunited With Her Family

The missing teen was found safe and has been reunited with her family.

Kids In Charlotte Talk About Their Solar Eclipse Experience

Check out this video of kids in Charlotte talking about their experience looking at the solar eclipse.

Heavy Traffic as Thousands Return from Total Eclipse Zone

Hundreds of thousands who traveled to the Carolinas to watch the eclipse are now back on the road and heading home.

Charlotte Mayoral Candidates Tackle LGBTQ Issues

Candidates for Mayor of Charlotte and at-large City Council were grilled about issues important to the LGBTQ community Monday evening.

Charlotte Driver Catches Dangerous Prank On Video

A video taken by a Charlotte driver shows a not so smart stunt taking place in Dilworth.

Eclipse 2017: Timelapse Video Shows Solar Eclipse Over Charlotte

Charlotte may not have seen a total eclipse Monday afternoon, but came really close.

Total Solar Eclipse | PHOTOS

Take a look at these shots of the total solar eclipse that we captured Monday afternoon in South Carolina.

CMPD Searching For South Boulevard Robbery Suspects

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for assistance identifying the suspects responsible for an armed robbery on South Boulevard.

FULL GUIDE: Total Solar Eclipse Sweeps Nation On August 21st

A total solar eclipse occurs Aug. 21 in the United States, starting in Oregon and sweeping across the country to South Carolina.

3 Things You Need to Know Before the Eclipse

We're just hours from a once in a lifetime event. Eyes across the nation will be on the sky, for a coast to coast total solar eclipse that will turn day into night.

8-year-old Cleveland County Girl Dies after Being Hit by Stray Bullet

An 8-year-old Cleveland County girl died Sunday after being struck in the head by a stray bullet. Investigators say she is the innocent victim of gang violence. Lamaya Bradley lived near Boiling Springs, in Cleveland County.

Eight-Year-Old Shelby Girl Killed In Gaffney Shooting

An eight-year-old girl was killed as the result of a shooting at a Gaffney, South Carolina apartment complex, early Sunday morning.

CMS Teacher Served 26 Warrants For Sexually Assaulting Boys

The CMPD says Taji Brown turned himself in to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Department on Saturday, August 19th, 2017, to face additional charges of sexual abuse.