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Pink Social: Empowering Women While Lookin' Good!

Pink Social is a local clothing brand from Charlotte with a big goal in mind: empowering women.

Judge OKs DNA Testing of Officers in Murder Case

Next month marks nine years since a UNC Charlotte student was found dead on the banks of the Catawba River. The murder case for Ira Yarmolenko has already gone to trial and a suspect has been convicted. But there was a new hearing Thursday, as attorneys for the man who's now behind bars, fight to clear his name.

Driver Involved In Fatal 2016 Accident Pleads Guilty

The woman charged with second degree murder after a fatal drunk driving accident in 2016 pleaded guilty Thursday.

Dad Charged In 2016 Chokehold Death Of Daughter's Boyfriend Enters Plea

A dad charged with Voluntary Manslaughter in the death of his daughter's boyfriend pleaded guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter Thursday.

FBI Agents Raid Lakefront Home On Lake Wylie

FBI agents raided a lakefront home in Lake Wylie Thursday.

Gov. Cooper Offers $5000 Reward In 2011 Statesville Murder Case

Governor Roy Cooper has announced a $5000 reward from the State of North Carolina in the 2011 murder of James Brewer.

The Carolina Panthers' 2017 Schedule Is Finally Here

For the sixth time in seven seasons under head coach Ron Rivera, the Carolina Panthers will open the regular season on the road as the Panthers visit the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 10.

Rural Communities In NC Will Receive $10.6 Million To Support Economic Growth

The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 22 grant requests totaling $10,637,897, N.C. Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland announced today.

Police Identify Persons Involved In Wednesday Monroe Shooting

Around noon, Monroe Police responded to 2209 Wheaton Way regarding a person being shot.

South Charlotte Middle School Students Bring BB Guns To School

CMPD has confiscated two BB guns taken to school by South Charlotte Middle School students on Wednesday.

Suspect Arrested For April 12th Homicide In Rock Hill

Rock Hill Police have arrested a suspect for the April 12th homicide on Carolina court.

Missing Former CMPD Officer Found Dead

UPDATE: Former Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer Michael Bell has been found dead in Mooresville.

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Looking For Runaway Teen

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance locating a runaway teen.

Seven People Facing Multiple Drug Charges In Lincoln County

Investigators say they arrested seven people following several drug investigations in Lincoln County.

Sex Offender Arrested For Not Reporting Change Of Address

Investigators say they arrested a convicted sex offender after he failed to notify authorities that he had moved.

DA Says Hickory Police Officers Were Justified In Killing Of Suspected Drug Dealer

A district attorney says officers were justified in the shooting of a suspected drug dealer in Hickory.

Repeat Offenders Arrested In Iredell County Traffic Stop

Investigators say three repeat offenders have been arrested following a traffic stop in Iredell County.

House Call: Safe Sleeping Habits for your Baby

A pediatrician with Novant Health stopped by Rising for today's House Call with recommended guidelines to help keep babies and toddlers safe while sleeping.