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Charlotte Independence Vs. Hartford Athletic Friday Night On WCCB 18.5

Tune in Friday at 7 PM to watch Charlotte Independence on the road against Hartford Athletic as they push to secure a home playoff spot – live on WCCB Charlotte 18.5.

Carolina Renaissance Fest: The London Broil Show

"Matt Connolly", "Louis Skaradek", and "AJ Lee" with The London Broil Comedy & Juggling stopped by Rising to give us a sneak peek at what to expect including comedy, danger and fun!

Man Charged With Murder For Fatal South End Charlotte Shooting

A 51-year-old has been arrested in connection to a South End Charlotte shooting that left a man dead Thursday night, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Former Gaston County Commissioner To Serve In NC House

The ex-chairman of a local hospital board who resigned his position last year when his social media postings early during the COVID-19 pandemic got public attention will serve out the term of a Gaston County legislator who died.

Charlotte To Join American Athletic Conference

UNC Charlotte has accepted an invitation to join the American Athletic Conference (The American).

Current and Former CMS Students Demand Changes Following Another Reported Sexual Assault On Campus

Protests and calls to action on Thursday night over the handling of sexual assaults within Charlotte Mecklenburg schools.

High School Student Driving To Class Pulled Over By Law Enforcement Impersonator

A high school student driving to school on Little Mountain Road in Sherrills Ford, around seven Wednesday morning says a man she believed to be a police officer, pulled her over.

Concord Firefighters Respond To Local Metal Recycling And Salvage Yard Up In Flames

Firefighters with the Concord Fire Department were dispatched Thursday afternoon to a local metal recycling and salvage yard up in flames.

9th Annual Laketoberfest Music & Brew Festival Kicks Off In Cornelius October 23rd

Celebrate the 9th Annual Laketoberfest Music & Brew Festival in Cornelius this Saturday with live music, food trucks, brews, and more!

Matthews Police Search For Missing 16-Year-Old Girl

The Matthews Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating missing 16-year-old McCayla Glenn.

Troopers: School Bus Overturns In Fatal 3-Vehicle Collision In Catawba County

Troopers are investigating a fatal collision in Catawba County involving a school bus and two other vehicles that left one person dead and two others injured on Thursday.

N.C. Attorney General: Watch Out For Student Loan Scams

N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein issued a warning to student loan borrowers on Thursday not to fall for any scams as confusion grows over COVID-19 student loan policies.

Police: Missing Morganton Man's Body Found In Well, 2 Charged For Concealing Death

While searching for a missing Morganton man on Monday, investigators say they discovered his body buried approximately 15 feet deep within a well.

NASCAR Xfinity Driver Arrested In Rowan County For Assaulting A Female

NASCAR Xfinity driver Carson Ware was arrested for assaulting a female, along with other criminal charges, in Salisbury early Wednesday morning, according to deputies.

Union Day School Closes Temporarily Over Staff Shortage

Classes at Union Day School will be canceled for the rest of the week due to a lack of available staff, according to a statement sent by school officials to UDS families.

Ball Scores 31 To Rally Hornets Past Pacers 123-122

LaMelo Ball scored 31 points on seven 3-pointers, and the Charlotte Hornets used a 24-0 third-period run to battle back and stun the Indiana Pacers 123-122 on Wednesday night.

Panthers' Anderson Struggling Since Contact Extension

When the Carolina Panthers rewarded Robby Anderson with a three-year, $37.5 million contract extension in the offseason, they figured he would be a huge and productive part of the offense this season.