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Are You Seeing/Smelling Smoke Outside Right Now? Here's Why...

A controlled burn near the Union and Chester County line in South Carolina has smoke heading north into Charlotte.

Multi-Agency Investigation Leads To 32 Indicted On Drug & Gun Violations

A federal grand jury has indicted 32 suspects for drug trafficking and gun violations following a multi-agency investigation.

Seven Arrested In Week One of Cleveland County's Operation "Spring Clean 3.0" Drug Round Up

Since its start on March 6th, operation "Spring Clean 3.0," the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office's annual drug round up, has led to the arrest of seven mid to high level dealers.

Three Arrested And Charged In The Murder Of 90-Year-Old Ray Jackson

Police say three suspects have now been arrested for the murder of Ray Jackson, 90, who's body was found under a bridge Monday.

Double Shooting In West Charlotte

Police are investigating after two men were transported with gunshot wounds in west Charlotte.

Registered Sex Offender Arrested For Sex Crime Involving Child At Park

A registered sex offender is accused of making indecent actions towards a child at park in Lincolnton.

J.C. Penney To Close 138 Stores Nationwide, Five In North Carolina

J. C. Penney is closing 138 stores nationwide in a cost cutting measure becoming more common among traditional brick and mortar retail stores.

Gander Mountain To Close Over 30 Stores, Including South Charlotte Location

Gander Mountain Company announce Friday they will be closing 32 of their 162 locations after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

WANTED: Jacques Lindsay

CMPD is searching for Jacques Lindsay. He is wanted by the Violent Criminal Apprehension Team.

Hickory Police Searching For Breaking And Entering Suspect

The Hickory Police Department is investigating after three closed convenience stores were broken into during the month of March.

Police Identify Suspect And Victims In Fatal Northwest Charlotte Stabbings

UPDATE: Police have identified the suspect and the victims in the fatal double stabbing in north Charlotte, early Friday morning.

Man Wanted For Robbing Fort Mill Convenience Store

Police need your help identifying a man wanted for robbing a convenience store in Fort Mill.

Men's Health: Being Healthy while Eating Out

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Eating out at restaurants all the time, or even once a week can be risky if you're on a diet. Men's Health Editor Paul Kita stopped by Rising this…

West Charlotte Accident Leaves One Dead

One person is dead following a two-car accident in west Charlotte.

Pet Project: Hopefully the Luck of the Irish is with Iris!

It's the purr-fect day to lounge around the house, maybe having a little drink this St. Patrick's day with a furry friend!

State Suspends License for Ballantyne Daycare

A local lawmaker is calling for criminal charges for the management.

Reported Flu Deaths Climb To 110 In North Carolina

Twenty flu deaths were reported in North Carolina for the week ending March 11, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

Forest Hills Student Charged With Making False Report Of Mass Violence

Deputies arrested a Forest Hills High School student for making a false report of mass violence through social media.

Crews Respond To Wildfire In Linville Gorge Area

Firefighters with the U.S. Forest Service responded to a wildfire burning near Shortoff Mountain at the south end of Linville Gorge, on the Grandfather Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest.