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Developer Proposes English Countryside Project

Developer behind failed Lagoona Bay project now wants to build "English countryside" inn and spa in Cornelius

Jake Palillo wants to build the 45-room hotel on six acres off Sam Furr Road. The development would also include rental cottages.

Update On Animals Seized In Dog Fighting Investigation

Update: Vets say animals seized in Chesterfield Co. show signs of dog fighting

Ex-deputy Shane Gaskins is facing eight counts of animal cruelty. The Chesterfield County Sheriff fired him last week.

Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Minors

Deputies: Rowan Co. man charged after performing sex acts in front of children

Deputies say 33-year-old Samuel Petre performed sex acts in the presence of two juveniles, while taking them for a walk.

Hornets’ Brandon Miller out indefinitely after undergoing left shoulder surgery

Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller underwent surgery on Wednesday to address left shoulder instability.

Three teens charged after shootout leaves one man dead in Chesterfield Co.

Three teenagers are charged after a shootout left a man dead in Chesterfield County.

CMPD identifies victim in deadly south Charlotte triple shooting

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have identified a man killed in a south Charlotte triple shooting.

24-year-old man accused of raping, murdering 19-year-old girlfriend in east Charlotte

24-year-old Thomaz Hamilton is charged with first degree murder and first degree rape. It comes after investigators say 19-year-old Isabella Stroupe was found dead May 1st on Yateswood Drive off Albemarle Road.

Nearly 80 pounds of meth seized in Cabarrus County traffic stop

Nearly 80 pounds of methamphetamine were seized following a traffic stop in Cabarrus County.

Carolina Renaissance Festival Knights Horses Joust Dsc3150 Topaz

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Carolina Renaissance Festival is holding open auditions!

The wildly popular Carolina Renaissance Festival is holding open auditions for colorful personalities of all types to bring to life the Festival’s make-believe Village of Fairhaven.

A relaxed Rory McIlroy says he's more motivated than ever after Masters repeat

Rory McIlroy appeared rested and relaxed as he prepared for his first tournament since repeating as Masters champion.

Man arrested after firing BB gun at passing cars, deputies say

A man is facing charges after deputies say he was firing pellet rounds at moving vehicles on an Iredell County road.

Passenger killed in Waxhaw rollover crash

Police are investigating a rollover crash in Waxhaw that left one person dead and another injured.

Motorcyclist killed in northeast Charlotte crash

A motorcyclist died after an early morning crash in northeast Charlotte.

Up 'n Adam: National Tennis Month

Adam Wurtzel met Todd Upchurch of Serve It Up Tennis Academy to celebrate National Tennis Month, and the health benefits of playing the sport.

Pet of the Week: Meet Blue!

Rising's Pet of the week from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control is Blue!

Strawberry farmers expecting lower crop yield because of extreme drought

The drought has caused a lower yield for many and forced other farmers to hold off on planting. However, for the strawberry industry it's caused a whole different problem.

City of Monroe water supply gets major boost during current drought conditions

The City of Monroe activated a newly constructed pipeline Friday, beginning the flow of nearly two million gallons of additional water per day into Lake Lee, which sits at the center of Monroe's three-lake drinking water system.