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Republican Vice President Nominee Mike Pence Speaks In Charlotte

Gov. Mike Pence, Donald Trump's running mate, spoke at Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Wednesday morning.

Ford Recalls Over 88K Vehicles Due To Stalling Problem

Ford is recalling more than 88,000 cars and SUVs in North America because the engines can stall without warning due to a fuel pump problem.

Memorial Service Held For Daniel Harris

Family and friends held a memorial service Tuesday for a deaf man killed by a state trooper in North East Charlotte.

McDonald’s Recalls Happy Meal “Step-iT” Fitness Trackers

McDonald’s is recalling millions of fitness bands that had been given away in Happy Meals because they might cause skin irritation or burns to children.

Hazmat Situation Closes Ashby Drive In Davidson

Hazmat crews are on the scene of a natural gas leak on Ashby Drive off of Concord Road. Say the leak has been capped.

Gaston Co. Leader: State Will Probe DSS

Gaston County Commissioner Tracy Philbeck broke that news Tuesday night on the dais.

Voluntary Water Restrictions in Fort Mill

Hot summer temps and little rainfall are taking a toll! People in Fort Mill are asked to voluntarily conserve water. It may not be long before other local communities follow.

Sexual Assault Suspected at Matthews Apartment Complex

MATTHEWS, NC -- A young girl says she was sexually assaulted in her apartment complex Tuesday morning. Matthews police say the victim was a juvenile, but officers will not release her age. Police…

CMS Pushes Forward With Controversial Student Assignment Plans

The CMS Board of Education continues to craft its controversial plan for future student assignment.

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Fort Mill Issues Volunteer Water Restrictions

The Town of Fort Mill has issued a Stage 1 voluntary water use restriction for residents.

Panthers' Receiver Funchess And Rookie Cornerback Worley Fight At Practice

Receiver Devin Funchess and rookie cornerback Daryl Worley were involved in a skirmish today at practice.

SBI To Conduct Criminal Investigation Of Daniel Harris Shooting

The State Bureau of Investigation is opening a criminal case regarding the shooting death of Daniel Harris by State Trooper Jermaine Saunders.

Police: Father Arrested After Bathroom Brawl With Son

Police have arrested a father they say got into a bathroom brawl with his teenage son Monday after refusing to take him to school.

Feds: Ignore Previous Call to Ban Cell Phones in Cars

Government calls proposed cell phone ban a mistake.

4 Things You Need To Know For Tuesday

CHARLOTTE, NC — WCCB News Rising brings you the biggest stories of the day. Here are the 4 Things You Need To Know for Tuesday: 1. A Federal Judge…

Chester Mom Who Put Baby In Refrigerator Charged With Homicide, Deputies Say

Officials have charged a Chester County mom with Homicide by Child Abuse after she put her 4-day-old baby in a refrigerator for several hours.

Rock Hill Schools Approves Sale Of District Office Building & Property

On Monday night the Rock Hill Schools Board of Trustees voted in favor of selling the current district office location to build a new office on district-owned property.