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Snow Totals Increase For The Mountains With Flakes Possible In The Piedmont

A cold rain with a few snowflakes mixing in is still possible in Charlotte, but do not could on much

Deputies Arrest Two In Death of Lincolnton Man

Two people are behind bars in connection to the 2021 murder of a Lincolnton man.

Monroe Police K9 "Kilo" Has Passed Away

Monroe Police Department K9, "Kilo" died unexpectedly on Thursday night. The multi-purpose canine who excelled in drug detection assistance, apprehension, security, and more was a valued Monroe PD Special Response Team member.

Spice Up Your Tailgate With Bojangles

The big game is coming up and you might be wondering what to bring to the party. Michael Krimmer, Bojangles Menu & Culinary Innovation Director, joins Rising to tell us more about how you can spice up your tailgate with Bojangles!

Sb Tailgate: Mooi Design And Event Planning

How To Decorate A Super Bowl Party With Mooi Design & Event Planning

Eddie Shaw, Owner of Mooi Design & Event Planning stopped by Rising to show us how we can decorate a Super Bowl party for less.

Davidson Day Students Give Teacher Super Bowl Ticket

Students At Davidson Day Raise Money To Buy Teacher A Ticket To Super Bowl

There's always that one teacher who has a special place in a students heart. For a couple of Davidson Day High School students, it's Steve McGill.

Current & Ex Lincoln Co. Sheriff's Deputies Charged With Assault

Sgt. Alden (Joe) Sutton is charged with simple assault. Ex-Deputy Tyler Thompson is charged with assault inflicting serious injury. Both charges stem from an arrest the two made in May 2022.

Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Train in East Charlotte

The accident happened near Eastway Drive just after 1 p.m. on Thursday.

Man Arrested in Double Murder Cold Case from 1984

Detectives have charged a man in a nearly 40-year-old double murder cold case.

Big South Basketball Championships Preview: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs

Big South Basketball Championships and the Road to Charlotte. The Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs are red hot and unbeaten in conference play. Bahakel Sports reporter Kelli Bartik spotlights both the men's and women's basketball teams.

The Chinese Spy Balloon spotted near Asheville, NC. by Evan Fisher

Beijing Calls US Claims Over Balloons 'Information Warfare'

China on Thursday said U.S. accusations that a downed Chinese balloon was part of an extensive surveillance program amount to “information warfare against China.”

Rachael's Sweet and Spicy Meatball Recipe

WCCB News Rising host Rachael Maurer shares her quick and easy meatball recipe.

Do My Job: 800 Degree Woodfired Kitchen

In this week's Do My Job, WCCB's Lauren McDonald gives pizza making a try at 800 Degree Woodfired Kitchen.

Neighbors Pushing Back Against Plan to Build Landfill in Kelly Road Area

People living in the area said they have concerns about potential impacts like groundwater and air pollution as well as the decrease in their property values.

Union County Teacher Recruitment Program

Union County Public Schools Introduces Program To Help With Teacher Shortage

The teacher shortage is becoming an even bigger problem than in years past. A recent report by the state shows 5,500 teacher vacancies across North Carolina. That number is up a whopping 58% from last year.

Deja Vu: Plaza Midwood Businesses Frustrated Over Another Road Closure Due To Pipe Repair

Part of a busy Plaza Midwood road will remain closed for at least two weeks for emergency pipe repairs. This is not the first time work in this area has impacted local businesses.