Local nonprofit partners with Target to set students up for back-to-school success
75 Charlotte students hit the aisles for a private back-to-school shopping spree.
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Missing couple found safe
The missing Gastonia couple has been found safe.
Coach Dave Canales has positive outlook on Xavier Legette upon return to practice following injury
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette may not be playing in Saturday’s preseason game at the Buffalo Bills after suffering a stinger early in training camp.
Powerball jackpot soars to $1 billion
The Powerball jackpot received a $25 million boost on Tuesday due to strong ticket sales to push Wednesday’s massive prize to $1 billion.
NCDHHS: Childhood vaccines and mental health
Francisco Guzman with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services joined this morning’s Rising to highlight two important pieces of back-to-school preparation: childhood vaccines and mental health, and what parents should know going into the new school year.
Sen. Darline Graham, US Rep. Ralph Norman advance to GOP runoff for US Senate in South Carolina
Sen. Darline Graham and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman have advanced to a runoff in South Carolina’s special Republican primary to replace the late Lindsey Graham in the Senate. Graham was the top vote-getter to runner-up Norman in Tuesday’s GOP primary election.
Charlotte man sentenced to federal prison in massive mail theft scheme
A Charlotte man is headed to federal prison for a massive mail theft scheme.
AP: Interim Sen. Darline Graham Nordone to face Rep. Ralph Norman in August 25 runoff
We now know which two candidates will advance to a runoff in the Republican primary for South Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat.
CMPD: Woman shot during late-night car meet has died
Police say a woman shot during a late-night car meet in west Charlotte has died.
Troopers: Driver who wrecked and died on I-485 Monday afternoon had just fled a traffic stop
Troopers say the driver killed in a crash on I-485 Monday afternoon had just fled a traffic stop.
DA seeks death penalty for guardian accused of murdering child
A woman in Mecklenburg County could be put to death for murdering a 6-year-old girl. Police say Tonya McKnight beat and neglected Domonique Moody.
Matthews Fire warns about leaving battery chargers in hot cars
A warning from Matthews Fire officials after crews put out a car fire involving a lithium battery in the back seat.
CMS Superintendent will return to district after investigation
Charlotte Mecklenburg School Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill will return to the district August 12th. The CMS Board of Education placed Dr. Hill on paid leave back in June to complete an investigation into matters regarding administrative and operational oversight.
CMPD officer recovering after being hurt while trying to stop suspected copper thieves
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer is recovering from minor injuries after being hurt while trying to stop suspected copper thieves.
Waxhaw Police suspend search for suspect, suspect not located
Police are searching for a suspect who they say ran from officers when they tried to serve a narcotics warrant.
DA's office seeking death penalty in Dominique Moody case
The Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office is seeking the death penalty in the Dominique Moody case.
Rising Spotlight: Gray Legal Group
In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Mark Gray II from the Gray Legal Group about the things you should do and the things you should avoid when talking to an insurance company after an accident.
South Carolina Republicans hold primary to pick Senate replacement for the late Lindsey Graham
South Carolina Republicans are casting ballots Tuesday in a special primary to replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump's closest allies. His sister, Sen. Darline Graham, is serving as interim senator and also running in the race to fill her brother's seat permanently.
Rising Spotlight: MD Boutique
In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with the Modern Doctor herself, Dr. Alicia Carroll about the physician-led aesthetic practice she opened right in the heart of uptown Charlotte, and about a very personalized experience she offers her clients.
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