Car crashes down 50-foot embankment
Gastonia firefighters rescued one person who crashed down a 50-foot embankment on Thursday.
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Man sentenced to prison after trying to meet young girl for sex
A York County man is going to spend several years behind bars for trying to meet who he thought was a 14-year-old girl for sex.
Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 11th
Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Friday, July 11th.
Gaston County Mugshots July 11th
Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Friday, July 11th.
116th annual NAACP National Convention underway in Charlotte
Arts, fashion, and important conversations. It's just a part of what's on tap for this year's NAACP National Convention being held this year in Charlotte.
Police investigating shooting, robbery at Carolina Place Mall
One person was shot after a robbery in the parking lot at Carolina Place Mall in Pineville on Friday night.
Update: Multiple injuries reported following crash involving CMPD cruiser
New details have been released after a crash involving a CMPD police cruiser shut down a busy road in Ballantyne.
Statesville man convicted of running criminal enterprise by stealing truckloads of Maiden company's goods
A Statesville man is facing numerous years behind bars after being convicted of running a criminal enterprise that involved stealing truckloads of goods from a Maiden company, according to a news release.
27-Year-Old sentenced to life in prison for killing man in Gastonia
A Gastonia man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a Gaston County jury found him guilty of first-degree murder on Thursday, July 10, 2025,
NoDa bar and bottle shop owner arrested on numerous felony embezzlement charges
The owner of a well-known bar and bottle shop in NoDa is facing nine felony tax charges.
Gaston County Mugshots July 10th
Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Thursday, July 10th.
Cornelius Police officer suspended after interaction with woman aiding dog in hot car
It happened in early June. The woman called 911 because she saw a dog in a hot car, and then she opened the door of that car to give the dog water.
Federally indicted Charlotte city councilwoman to seek re-election
Indicted Charlotte City Councilwoman Tiawanna Brown plans to seek re-election. Brown posted on Facebook she will officially file for her District Three seat next week.
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles is running for re-election
If she's re-elected, Lyles would serve for a fifth term. She was first elected mayor back in 2017 and says she remains focused on ensuring a thriving community across the Queen City.
6 people hurt after 2 alarm fire in south Charlotte
An investigation is underway after a two-alarm fire at a south Charlotte apartment complex. It started around 5:30 AM Thursday at the Aurea Station Apartments on Winter Oaks Lane.
Governor Stein Announces $7.3 Million Will Help Small Business Recovery in Western North Carolina
A total of $7.3 million will support projects in the City of Morganton, the towns of Gamewell and Clyde, and in Chimney Rock Village.
Mayor Vi Lyles announces bid for re-election
Charlotte Mayor, Vi Lyles announces today that she will officially file for re-election on Wednesday, July 16 at Noon.
UPDATE: Man charged for kidnapping a woman is facing multiple new felony charges after second kidnapping attempt
A man charged for kidnapping a woman is facing multiple new felony charges after kidnapping the same woman on Wednesday, July 9th, according to a police report
Rise & Chime In: The weirdest rule your parents had while growing up
The Rising crew reads your responses and chimes in on the weird rules they had to follow when they were growing up.
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