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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.

Medic: One Treated And Transported After Near Drowning In Huntersville

Medic is responding to a drowning call at Latta Plantation and Mountain Island Lake on Sample Road.

Kemba Walker Undergoes Successful Knee Surgery

Charlotte Hornets' guard Kemba Walker underwent successful knee surgery today, according to the team.

Kevan Glover From The Konnected Foundation Discusses The Next Big Teen Competition

Kevan Glover from the Konnect Foundation joined Rising to talk about The Next Big Teen competition series in Charlotte.

Five People Charged In Lincoln County Undercover Drug Operation

Five people are facing several drug charges in Lincoln County following an investigation targeting the sale and delivery of meth, pain pills, cocaine and marijuana.

Senator Thom Tillis "Doing Well" After Collapsing During Race

UPDATE: Senator Tillis posted a video message on Twitter letting everyone know he is fine. Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina collapsed during a Washington, D.C., race Wednesday morning and has been taken away by ambulance.

Morganton Man to Spend 12-Years in Prison for Rape of 14-Year-Old

A man will spend 12-years in prison after pleading guilty to statutory rape of a 14-year-old female.

What's Happening with Moira Quinn

From celebrating the Queen City's unofficial independence day, to free summer concerts - there's a lot going on in Charlotte!

NC Values Coalition Criticizes Governor Cooper Over LGBT Protections

A conservative group that supported H-B-2 is criticizing Governor Roy Cooper's plans to improve protections for LGBT people in North Carolina.

NE CLT Neighbors Fighting Proposed Golf Entertainment Complex

Some neighbors in Northeast Charlotte are fighting a proposed development near I-85 and Mallard Creek Church Road. It could bring a golf entertainment complex and hundreds of apartments next to their homes.

New Additions To Be Unveiled For The 10 Days Of NASCAR Thunder

There will be plenty to do and see when the 10 Days of NASCAR Thunder kicks off this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

GOP Runoff To Replace SC’s Mulvaney Too Close To Call

The runoff election for the Republican GOP nomination to replace Mick Mulvaney in South Carolina’s 5th District was too close to call Tuesday night, with the slightest of margins separating the contenders.