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Historic Church Changing Name After 80 Years

Historic church in Charlotte changing its name after 80 years

A historic Charlotte church is changing its name after 80 years. Myers Park Baptist Church will now be known by a different name.

Man in viral Uptown horse video sued by former client

One of the men seen in a viral video of a horse running through uptown before being hit by a car is being sued by a former client.

21 Arrested In Sugar Creek Cleanup Operation

CMPD makes 21 additional arrests in operation to clean up Sugar Creek area

Another step to cleaning up the most dangerous part of Charlotte. CMPD made 21 more arrests as part of their Sugar Creek sting.

Second Teen Charged In Apartment Complex Shooting

CMPD charges second teen in shooting that sent one person to the hospital

A second teen has been been charged after a shooting at a west Charlotte apartment complex.

Police Searching For Accused Jewelry Thief

Monroe Police searching for accused jewelry store thief

Police in Monroe need help identifying an alleged "snatch and grab" jewelry thief.

Police searching for suspect after Kay Jewelers theft in Monroe

Police are searching for a man accused of stealing high-value jewelry from a Kay Jewelers in Monroe.

Couple arrested after driving truck onto golf course

Two people have been arrested after driving a pickup truck onto a golf course leading to property damage.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots June 25th

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Thursday, June 25th.

Gaston County Mugshots June 25th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Thursday, June 25th.

Carowinds celebrating America 250 + Gazillion Bubbles Show!

Adam Wurtzel and Taylor Miller invited Carowinds into the Rising studio to learn more about their America 250 celebration, and get put in a bubble!

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!