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Mecklenburg County Active Inmates May 6th

Check out some of the active inmates being held in Mecklenburg County.

Accidental Shooting Inside Queen City Drive Cracker Barrel

'A Lot Of People Were Scared, People Were Crying'; Gastonia Man Grazed By Bullet Inside Local Restaurant

Two people were hurt while dining inside a Cracker Barrel Restaurant in west Charlotte. CMPD says it happened after a man's gun accidentally fired after it fell out of his pocket.

Small Plane Crashes In Catawba River

A small plane crashed in the Catawba River on Friday Morning, May 5th.

Deputies Investigating Deadly Shooting in York County

The shooting happened on Faires Road in Rock Hill.

The Males Place Begins Planting For Spring

The Males Place mentorships program has begun prepping the crops for their spring garden.

Small Plane Lands in Catawba River, Two People Inside Uninjured

Emergency officials say a small plane landed in the Catawba River on Friday.

Third Annual Carolina Black Restaurant Week Underway

The week aims to support local black businesses like Cru Charlotte who often face more challenges and disparities as business owners.

CMPD: Wanted Fugitive Arrested In West Charlotte

CMPD has arrested a wanted fugitive after an altercation led to a victim being stabbed on Friday, May, 5th.

Rising LIVE from Jiggy With the Piggy BBQ Festival

The festival returns with the smells and tastes of barbeque and fun for the entire family. Rising's Lauren McDonald and Christian Snow preview the annual Jiggy With the Piggy BBQ Festival in the City of Kannapolis.

Charlotte Business In Need Of Community Help After Restaurant Closes And Food Truck Is Totaled

The chairs are up and the lights are out at What The Fries. A sight Jamie Barnes still struggles to come to grips with since closing months earlier.

Suspect In Custody After Stabbing on CATS Streetcar

A passenger has serious injuries after a stabbing on a CATS streetcar.

East 8th Vintage - The Hidden Gem Of Charlotte

A vintage enthusiast walks into a thrift store and the rest is history...

FBI: Escaped Inmate From Virginia Captured in Mexico

Alder Alfonso Marin Sotelo has been captured and taken into custody by Mexican authorities according to the FBI.

Dozens Protest Nc Proposed 12 Week Abortion Ban

Dozens Rally As Proposed 12-Week Abortion Ban Bill Moves Through NC Legislature

Opponents of the proposed bill rallied at the Government Center Wednesday in uptown Charlotte.

Auroras Becoming More Common as Sun Enters Active Phase

The Sun will reach its solar maximum in 2024 when sunspot activity is highest. While that's good news for aurora-spotters, it isn't all positive news for us Earthlings.