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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.

Charlotte Knights To Play As "Pitmasters" For One Night In July

The Charlotte Knights are changing their name for one game this season as an ode to the beloved history of barbecue in Charlotte.

York Tech Will Close Due To Planned NAACP Protest

No to the confederate flag. That's the message York county NAACP groups say they will peacefully protest this weekend. The South Carolina Sons of Confederate Veterans are gathering for a convention at York Tech.

Police Say Woman Failed To Stop For Crossing Arms In Fatal Light Rail Accident

Police are investigating a deadly accident involving a vehicle and a light rail train in south Charlotte.

Hornets Sign D-League Call Up O'Braynt To Multi-Year Contract

The Charlotte Hornets have signed forward Johnny O'Bryant to a multi-year deal according to General Manager Rich Cho.

Iredell County Student Charged With Making False Threat

Authorities say a North Iredell High School student has been charged with making a false threat after a social media post circulated through the community.