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Carolina Insight: Winter Wonderlights

In this week’s Carolina Insight, we are discovering a world of wonder with the Winter Wonderlights event, now happening at the Greensboro Science Center!

Rising Spotlight: Charlotte Auto Show

In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens visited the Charlotte Convention Center, and chatted with Ahmad Halawi, executive director of the Charlotte Auto Show, about what to expect this year as well as about the new Built Different Boulevard exhibit and all the fun things the whole family can experience.

Sheriff confirms 'Operation Charlotte's Web' is over, ICE presence continues

Federal officials have reportedly informed Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden that the immigration crackdown dubbed “Operation Charlotte’s Web,” has officially concluded.

Previewing the 97th Concord Christmas Parade

It's THAT time of year again - Christmas parade season! James took a trip up to Cabarrus County to see what's new in downtown Concord ahead of this year's magical march.

Fire damages apartments in south Charlotte

The fire broke out along Sycamore Creek Drive at the River Crossing Apartments just before 3 a.m.

Trump signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files

President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday that compels his administration to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, bowing to political pressure from his own party after initially resisting those efforts.

Pedestrian hit, killed by train in Rowan County

Deputies are investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a train in Rowan County on Wednesday night.

PHOTOS | Hundreds protest federal immigration crackdown in Charlotte

Hundreds gathered in the heart of east Charlotte to protest Border Patrol's immigration enforcement dubbed 'Operation Charlotte's Web.'

E.B. White's family upset with DHS for using book title as part of 'Operation Charlotte's Web' immigration crackdown

The family of the author of "Charlotte's Web" is taking issue with federal immigration officials using the name for their crackdown in Charlotte.

Border Patrol's presence forces owner to close popular east Charlotte bakery citing safety concerns

A popular Latin American bakery in Charlotte closes for the first time in nearly three decades amid safety concerns due to the nation's latest immigration crackdown.

Border Patrol agents arrest teenager working inside grocery store

A video circulating across social media shows Border Patrol agents arresting a teenager employed at the Super G Mart international grocery store over the weekend.

Compare Foods offering free delivery for groceries throughout Charlotte

Other businesses serving the Latino community are responding to concerns about the immigration crackdown.

USPS employees arrested after phone theft operation in Gastonia

Two United States Postal Service employees in Gastonia were arrested after allegedly stealing $18,000 worth of cell phones from packages and selling them.

Deadly crash closes parts of I-485 in north Charlotte

One person was killed in a crash on I-485 outer loop in north Charlotte Wednesday afternoon.

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Crowd demonstrates against U.S. Immigration operation sweeping Charlotte

A large crowd gathered in East Charlotte Tuesday evening, to demonstrate against Customs & Border Patrol agents who are currently conducting operations across the city.

Rising Spotlight: Charlotte Auto Show

Ahmad Halawi, the executive director of the Charlotte Auto Show, stopped by Rising to share more about this year’s show and what visitors can expect.

Honda recalls 256,600 Accord Hybrids due to software error that may lead to loss of drive power

The error may cause part of these cars' internal software to reset while driving, increasing the risk of crash or injury.

Rising Spotlight: Catwba Nation

In today’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chat with Dr. Wenonah Haire and Laney Buckley, both members of the Catawba Nation, about the annual Yap Ye Iswa festival, a day that celebrates Catawba history and culture.