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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.

Growth & Gains: Mount Holly Looks to Revitalize Downtown

The Veteran’s Park expansion plan is an ambitious project to revitalize downtown, complete with an amphitheater, splash pad, shopping district, and mixed-use residential buildings.

Political Analysts React To Trump Rally In Charlotte

Wednesday was a day full of energy and excitement for 10,000 Donald Trump supporters.

Gofundme For Family Of Man Killed By Tree

GoFundMe Started For Family Of Man Killed By Tree

The community is coming together tonight to cover funeral expenses for a man killed by a fallen tree in east Charlotte.

South Carolina Parents Sue Uber After Teens Taken To N.C. And Raped

A new major lawsuit has been filed in York County exposing Uber’s role in child sex trafficking.

Tom Hunter Road Homicide Suspect In Custody

A suspect has been taken into custody in connection to the homicide on Tom Hunter Road in north Charlotte last month.

Man Pleads Guilty To Forcible Sex Offense Charges

A 31-year-old man pleaded guilty Tuesday to three counts of forcible sex offense in a case from June of 2022.

15-Year-Old Bicyclist Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle Sunday Night

A 15-year-old died at the hospital after being hit by an SUV while riding his bike Sunday night.

Six Injured In East Charlotte Crash

Six people are in the hospital with various injuries following a vehicle collision in east Charlotte on Thursday afternoon.

Settlement Reached After Young Girl Suffers Permanent Injuries In Drowning Incident

A $4.2 million settlement was secured for the family of a young girl, who suffered permanent brain damage after nearly drowning at a Monroe pool in 2022.

2024 Property Tax Bills Will Be Mailed By July 31st

Mecklenburg County will mail 2024 bills for real property, individual personal property, and business personal property taxes by July 31, 2024. Bills are due Sept. 1, 2024, and must be paid by Jan. 6, 2025, to avoid interest.