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New Park Coming to East Charlotte: Officials Want Your Input

The space on W.T. Harris Boulevard is only in the development stage right now, but construction will begin shortly and the first phase is planned to be open to the public by early 2026.

Duke Energy Line Worker Dead After Electrocution In Northwest Charlotte

Duke Energy Line Worker Dies While Working In Northwest Charlotte

A Duke Energy line worker has died while working in a neighborhood in northwest Charlotte. This is the second incident at the property in the past year.

NC GOP Recruiting Volunteers For Ballot Protection Team

The North Carolina GOP wants more eyes and ears at polls across the state on election day, so they are recruiting for the party's Ballot Protection Team.

Rowan County Neighborhood Mourns Death Of Store Owner Shot By Teen

The death of a 36-year-old Rowan County convenience store owner has filled neighbors with heartbreak.

Former President Donald Trump Delivers Remarks In Asheville

Former President Donald Trump visited Asheville, North Carolina on Wednesday evening to deliver remarks on the economy.

Lend Thine Arm For A ‘Knightly’ Deed At Carolina Renaissance Festival Blood Drive

Calling all donor knights/dames-in-shining-armor to the 2024 Carolina Renaissance Festival Blood Drive happening Thursday in Huntersville, N.C.!

FBI Needs Assistance Locating Escaped Murder Convict In North Carolina

The FBI is asking for the public's assistance in locating an escaped inmate who was convicted of murdering a one-year-old in Chapel Hill.

Stanly County Pastor Arrested For Not Reporting Crimes Against Children

A Stanly County pastor is facing charges after investigators stated he failed to report crimes against children.

Belmont Central Elementary School Ventilated Following Gas Leak Discovery

Belmont Central Elementary is being ventilated after a gas leak was discovered in the building.

Psychic Comedian Peter Antoniou Performing in Charlotte

Adam Wurtzel welcomed Psychic Comedian Peter Antoniou to Rising for an interview and performance ahead of his show at The Comedy Zone.

Charlotte Nonprofit Gives Underserved And Incarcerated People Second Chances

NC Outlines A Plan To Support Previously Incarcerated People

North Carolina has outlined a new plan to better support people after serving time in prison. Governor Roy Cooper has signed the Reentry Strategic 2030 Plan.

Gastonia Family Puts Up Billboard In Hopes For Answers In Loved One's Murder

A family in Gastonia is hoping a new billboard of Franklin Boulevard will lead to answers in the murder of John Luke Moore.

Autopsy Reveals Cause Of Death For Mother & 2 Children Killed In Charlotte

Disturbing new details revealed in the deaths of a mother and her two kids. Markayla, Miracle and Messiah Johnson were all found dead in a north Charlotte apartment complex in March.

CMPD Investigating Series Of ATM Robberies In University City

CMPD needs your help identifying suspects accused in a series of ATM robberies in the University City area.

Morgan Fogarty Battleground Interview 8 13 2024

Battleground Host S.E. Cupp Talks With WCCB News @ Ten Anchor Morgan Fogarty

WCCB News @ Ten anchor Morgan Fogarty interviews Battleground host S.E. Cupp about what viewers can expect from the new political show.

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AP: Incarcerated Fathers And Daughters Reunite At A Daddy-Daughter Dance In Netflix Documentary

Over a decade ago, the CEO of the nonprofit Girls For a Change and founder of Camp Diva Leadership Academy helped start a program in Richmond, Virginia, that created a daddy daughter dance for girls whose fathers are in prison.

Free Public Wi-Fi Hubs Coming To 14 Parks And Recreation Centers

Mecklenburg County is installing free public Wi-Fi at more than a dozen parks and recreation centers—helping to bridge the digital divide between residents who have access to technology and the internet, and those who do not.