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SBI, CMPD Investigating An Officer-Involved Shooting

Officers say they called around 1 p.m. to a home on Billings Park Drive for an involuntary commitment due to a person in mental health crisis.

Nascar Hall Of Fame Adds The Class Of 2023

It was a night of historic figures gathering to honor three men who impacted the sport of Nascar in so many ways. Two were drivers. Matt Kenseth and Hershel Mcgriff, who by the way is 95 years young, along with one of the best crew chiefs ever, Kirk Shelmerdine who partnered up with Dale Earnhardt Senior.

Charlotte Man Facing Murder Charge In Bessemer City

A Charlotte man is behind bars in Gaston County accused of killing a man Friday morning in Bessemer City. Detectives say Chavis Davis of University City is charged with first degree murder of Matthew Watkins of Cherryville.

AP Source: Panthers Postpone Interviews After Walkes' Death

The Carolina Panthers have postponed interviews with head coaching candidates Sean Payton and Kellen Moore after the death of Charlotte FC soccer player Anton Walkes, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Great Falls, SC Police Chief Charged with Misconduct in Office

SLED says chief resolved a hit-and-run without going through authorities

Jury Rules Against Myers Park High Student "Jane Doe" In Civil Suit Against CMS

The former Myers Park High School student says another student kidnapped and raped her near campus.

Camp Lejeune Marine Among 3 Active-Duty Marines Charged In Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

The men spent about 52 minutes inside the Capitol, authorities say. At one point while in the rotunda, they put a red “Make American Great Again” hat on a statue to take pictures with it.

Lawmakers Seek New Court Hearings On Voter ID, Redistricting

North Carolina Republican legislative leaders announced Friday that they’re asking the state’s highest court to reconsider decisions on redistricting and voter identification.

COVID-19 Deaths Spike In South Carolina, Flu Cases Drop

Friday marks the 3rd anniversary of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States. Since then, the U.S. has reported more than 102 million cases. That's the most in the world.

Man Accused Of Stabbing Ex-Girlfriend At Kings Mountain Gas Station Denied Bond

Kings Mountain Police arrest Timothy Parson and woman passenger during a traffic stop Thursday afternoon.

Person in Custoday After SWAT Team Investigation at South Charlotte Apartment Complex

Members of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg SWAT team are assisting officers in the 7500 block of Quail Meadow Lane for a barricaded person inside an apartment.

CMPD Cold Case Detectives Utilize Review Team To Help Solve Cases

CMPD Cold Case division has their hands full with over 600 cases dating back to the 1970's.

Vigil Held For Charlotte FC Star Anton Walkes Who Died In Miami Boating Accident

Charlotte FC has announced one of its players, Anton Walkes, has passed away at 25-years-old.

Jay Pharoah Live on Rising!

We're bringing Saturday Night Live to Friday morning Rising! SNL alum Jay Pharoah came by Rising and had everyone laughing.

Congresswoman Alma Adams Gives State Of The District Address

Congresswoman Alma Adams has laid out what she wants to focus on this year in Charlotte.

TSA: Record Number Of Guns Found At CLT In 2022

According to the TSA, officials found a total of 117 firearms at security checkpoints last year at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Mecklenburg & Union Counties Revisit Border Dispute

A battle is brewing again over the border between Union and Mecklenburg counties. The issue was first brought up in 2001 but never resolved.

Duke Energy Carolinas Seeks North Carolina Rate Increases

Duke Energy Carolinas asked North Carolina regulators on Thursday to let it raise residential electricity rates by nearly 18% over three years as part of a broad request to raise revenues from its 2 million customers in the state.