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Car Burns After Battery Charger Catches Fire

Matthews Fire warns about leaving battery chargers in hot cars

A warning from Matthews Fire officials after crews put out a car fire involving a lithium battery in the back seat.

CMS Superintendent will return to district after investigation

Charlotte Mecklenburg School Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill will return to the district August 12th. The CMS Board of Education placed Dr. Hill on paid leave back in June to complete an investigation into matters regarding administrative and operational oversight.

CMPD officer recovering after being hurt while trying to stop suspected copper thieves

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer is recovering from minor injuries after being hurt while trying to stop suspected copper thieves.

Waxhaw Police suspend search for suspect, suspect not located

Police are searching for a suspect who they say ran from officers when they tried to serve a narcotics warrant.

DA's office seeking death penalty in Dominique Moody case

The Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office is seeking the death penalty in the Dominique Moody case.

Rising Spotlight: Gray Legal Group

In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Mark Gray II from the Gray Legal Group about the things you should do and the things you should avoid when talking to an insurance company after an accident.

South Carolina Republicans hold primary to pick Senate replacement for the late Lindsey Graham

South Carolina Republicans are casting ballots Tuesday in a special primary to replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump's closest allies. His sister, Sen. Darline Graham, is serving as interim senator and also running in the race to fill her brother's seat permanently.

Rising Spotlight: MD Boutique

In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with the Modern Doctor herself, Dr. Alicia Carroll about the physician-led aesthetic practice she opened right in the heart of uptown Charlotte, and about a very personalized experience she offers her clients.

Gaston County Mugshots August 10th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Monday, August 10th.

Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas urge everyone to call 811 before digging

August 11 is National Safe Digging Day, recognizing the importance of having underground utility lines marked prior to digging or excavating. Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas reported damage to underground electric and natural gas lines nearly 4,500 times this year.