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Exclusive Conversation with Franklin Graham of Samaritan's Purse (PART 3)

Adam Wurtzel went to Boone to Samaritan’s Purse headquarters to meet Franklin Graham.

Murdaugh Attorneys File For Change Of Venue

Attorneys for Alex Murdaugh want his new trial to be in a different county

Attorneys for Alex Murdaugh have filed a change of venue request and other pretrial motions.

Stepmother And Stepbrothers Charged In Missing Person Case

Sheriff: Stepmother & stepbrothers arrested in death of 18-year-old girl

A major breakthrough in an 11-year-old mystery out of Robeson County. Three people have been arrested in the homicide investigation of 18-year-old Sara Graham.

Basketball fans react to blockbuster LaMelo Ball trade

The Charlotte Hornets traded superstar LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, sending waves of emotion and thoughts through The Hive.

Rising Spotlight: Red Rocket Fireworks

In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Mariah Landrie with Red Rocket Fireworks about how their getting ready for Independence Day, and about some fun tips to pull off an epic fireworks celebration!

Women arrested for drug trafficking in Alexander County

Two women are facing drug trafficking charges following a traffic stop in Alexander County.

Hornets extend Coby White to 3-year contract

Coby White is expected to be the team’s starting point guard following the LaMelo Ball trade.

Kaitlin challenges Adam to a weather forecast!

Rising's meteorologist Kaitlin Wright surprised Adam Wurtzel by challenging his skills at doing the weather!

Knothole Foundation introduces new mascot!

Adam Wurtzel welcoming the Knothole Foundation's new mascot, Cosmo into the Rising studio.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots June 24th

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Wednesday, June 24th.

Dilworth Soup Kitchen serves neighbors, seeks community support

Dilworth Soup Kitchen is working to serve Charlotte residents facing food insecurity while also asking for community support.

Gaston County Mugshots June 24th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Wednesday, June 24th.

2 hurt in apartment fire in east Charlotte

Charlotte firefighters responded to the fire on Delta Crossing Lane, just off East WT Harris Boulevard just after 3 a.m.

Local brewery broken into, says merch was stolen

A local brewery is asking you to be on the lookout for merchandise stolen from it's taproom in NoDa.

Sales tax increases goes into effect July 1 in Mecklenburg County

The sales tax is going up next week in Mecklenburg County.

1 resident, 1 firefighter hurt in Gastonia house fire

Two people were hurt after a fire broke out Tuesday night at a home on Kennesaw Drive in Gastonia.

Murder Victim Was Mother Of Three Year Old Twins

South Charlotte murder victim was mother of 3-year-old twins

Family and friends are remembering the victim in a south Charlotte homicide.

Swat Situation Ends With No Suspect Found

CMPD SWAT standoff ends after five hours with no suspect found

A SWAT situation has ended in east Charlotte. Police arrived at an apartment complex on Kelston Place off Albemarle Road around 9:15 Wednesday morning.