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Send Your Name To Space

NASA is offering to fly your name around the moon

CMPD To Host Youth Care Day On March 19th

On Saturday, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department will be hosting a Youth Care Day at its recreation center on Spring Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Authorities: Clover, S.C. Council Member Arrested For DUI

A current member of the Clover Town Council was arrested Friday morning for driving under the influence after a crash.

Police: Suspect Dies After Deputy-Involved Shooting In Monroe

Deputies have confirmed the suspect involved in a Monroe shooting with a Union County Sheriff's deputy on Tuesday has died.

Suspect In Fatal Road Rage Shooting Of Cats Bus Driver Located, Arrested In Kansas

CATS Driver Shooting Suspect Makes 1st Appearance In Court, Bond Denied

The man accused of shooting and killing a CATS bus driver during a road rage incident has been charged with 1st Degree Murder and Felony Discharging a Weapon Into An Occupied Dwelling. A Mecklenburg County Judge denied bond for Darian Thavychith.

UNC Charlotte Updates COVID Protocol On Campus

UNC Charlotte will be making several changes to its COVID-19 safety protocol on campus including eliminating mitigation testing for employees and off-campus students beginning Monday.

CMS To Host "Let's Talk About Safety Night" At South Meck On March 21st

CMS is set to host the next "Let's Talk About Safety Night" at South Mecklenburg High School on Monday, March 21st.

James Taylor & His All-Star Band Coming To Charlotte On June 24th

American singer James Taylor & His All-Star Band are set to perform at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte on Friday, June 24th.

CATS Celebrates Transit Driver Appreciation Day

CATS is celebrating Transit Driver Appreciation Day on Friday by honoring our bus, rail, and STS operators.

Fitness Friday: Workouts With Mind Muscle Hustle

Mind Muscle Hustle Owner Ashton Baalaer joined us on Rising this morning with workouts you can do at home with little or no equipment.

What The Tech: Text Message Scams

A new texting scam is going around using the same photo of a young woman claiming she sent a text to the wrong number.

Smart Shopper: 20% Off Jenni Nicole's Boutique

It seems like everyday we’re talking about the prices going up on something, so we could all use a little help when we can get it. CEO Jennifer Brown is giving us 20% off all orders this weekend with code WCCB.

Dog Dumped At Local Shelter Because Owners Say He's Gay

What the dog did that caused his family to kick him out.

Local Woman Does What She Can To Help Ukrain

Donations For Ukraine-- The Surprising Response When A Local Woman Asked For Help

The past few weeks, Katie Currin's eyes have been glued to the news. Watching the horror as Russia invades Ukraine.

Federal Jury In Charlotte Convicts Father & Son Of $1.7 Million COVID-19 Relief Fraud

A federal jury in Charlotte convicted two men on Thursday for submitting fraudulent loan applications seeking more than $1.7 million in COVID-19 aid.

Charlotte's Celebrates Its Second Annual Donut Festival

March 27th will be a sweet day as Charlotte kicks off its Donut Festival!

Superheroes Visit Levine Children's Hospital To Spread Joy | PHOTOS

Patients at Levine Children's Hospital were surprised with a visit by their favorite superheroes on Thursday.

Worldwide Red Bull Paper Plane Competition Lands In Charlotte March 22nd

The world's largest paper plane competition is coming to Charlotte on Tuesday. Qualifiers will get the chance to compete in the Red Bull Paper Wings World Final in Austria.