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Faulty Wiring In New Waxhaw Neighborhood Homes Spark Fire Concerns

"It is disturbing because it's a health and safety issue, and it's a new house."

CMPD Investigating Homicide After Man Dies From 2016 Assault

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide following the death of a man assaulted in east Charlotte in November of 2016.

83 "Blood" Gang Members Arrested In Local Crackdown

Law enforcement officials have announced the arrests of over 80 people in a local gang crackdown.

The CW To Reboot 'Dynasty' In The Fall

“Dynasty” is returning to TV, nearly 30 years after the prime-time soap opera aired its last hair-pulling fight.

President Trump Assails 'Witch Hunt' After Naming Of Special Counsel

President Donald Trump lashed out at the appointment of a special counsel to investigate allegations that his campaign collaborated with Russia to sway the 2016 election, tweeting Thursday that it is “the single greatest witch hunt of a politician in American history!”

8AM Couch Chat: Love Life Hacks!

Julie Wadley, a Life & Relationship Coach, stopped by Rising this morning to join the ladies on the couch.

Company in Charge of I-77 Toll Lanes Fined $1.36 Million

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is now fining the company hired to build the toll lanes $1.36 million.

No Major Changes Yet Before The May 24th Vote On Student Assignment

In one week officials with vote on the controversial student assignment plan for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, and there still have not been any major changes.

Forest Hills Student Facing Charges After Bringing Knives, Hit List To School

Officials are charging the Union County teen who brought a hit list and knives to school last Tuesday.

Governor Cooper Attends Sealed Air Ribbon Cutting In West Charlotte

Governor Cooper celebrated the opening of Sealed Air's new global headquarters in west Charlotte.

Rock Hill Man Facing Multiple Animal Cruelty Charges

A man is facing multiple charges after more than a dozen emaciated and injured dogs were found at his home.

Man Nearly Drowns in Mountain Island Lake

A man is recovering after nearly drowning in Mountain Island Lake. First responders found him on the shore and gave him CPR. With summer nearly here, it's time to think about safety on the water.

Discount Store Owner Faces More Drug Charges After Second Arrest

A discount store owner has been arrested again for selling large amounts of opioid pain pills, according to authorities.

Second Driver Charged In Southeast Charlotte Fatal Wreck

CMPD is investigating a fatal accident that happened Thursday afternoon in southeast Charlotte.

Victim Drives To Hospital After Being Shot In The Head

Police are trying to determine where a victim was shot Wednesday morning before driving themselves to the hospital.

Charlotte Motor Speedway Cans First Batches of 600 Ale

Charlotte Motor Speedway added to its historic legacy in a unique manner on Wednesday, as 600 Ale – the speedway’s first officially licensed beer – went into cans at Cabarrus Brewing Company.