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Rock Hill Man Found Safe

Deputies are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 78-year-old man in Rock Hill who suffers from severe dementia.

Commission Releases New Study On Elections System Security In North Carolina

North Carolina is growing. There are changing election laws and changing districts. Now, a look at what's working and what needs improvement in the battleground state's election system.

Two More Charlotte Breweries To Close This Weekend

Restaurants, coffee shops and breweries, Charlotte has plenty of them. There's almost 40 breweries in the city, but there will be two less after this weekend.

Three Years Later, Family Of Murdered Gastonia Man Still Seek Answers

Friday marks three years since a well-known Gastonia barber was shot and killed during a home invasion. Years later, family and Gastonia police are still looking for the person responsible.

One Shot, Killed In Northeast Charlotte; Homicide Investigation Underway

A homicide investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed on Friday night in northeast Charlotte.

North Carolina Democrats Sue To Reverse Decision That Put RFK Jr. On Ballots

The North Carolina Democratic Party has challenged the state election board's recent decision to recognize a new political party that will put Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the state's presidential ballots.

Missing 16-Year-Old In Charlotte

Police are searching for a 16-year-old boy, who disappeared in Charlotte earlier this week.

Woman Hit, Killed By Train In Southwest Charlotte

A woman lying on railroad tracks was struck and killed by a train Friday morning in southwest Charlotte.

Kannapolis Man Arrested After Crystal Meth Trafficking Investigation

Deputies arrested a Kannapolis man following a months-long investigation into the trafficking of crystal methamphetamine.

15-Year-Old Kannapolis Girl Rescued From Sexual Abuser

43-year-old Andrew Szech has been arrested after convincing a 15-year-old girl to travel from Kannapolis, North Carolina to Chicago, Illinois and sexually abusing her.

Gaston County To Host Public Meetings To Discuss Opioid Settlement Funds

Gaston County’s Community Support Services (CSS) division is hosting a series of public meetings in August to hear from community members on where they’d like to see Opioid Settlement Funds spent.

Rep. Adams Delivers Grant To Clean Up Kannapolis Brownfield

EPA-designated contaminated site will be fully restored fro redevelopment.

Up 'n Adam: Lifeguard Olympics

Adam Wurtzel went to the inaugural Lifeguard Olympics to learn more about what these local heroes are doing to save lives.

Coolcations on the Rise

Beat the heat with a coolcation! The newest viral vacation trend encourages you to head somewhere cold, or somewhere off peak times of year. Our travel expert, Carly Caramanna, stopped by Rising to break down how it all works, and give some great options.