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Hornets Hold 10th Annual Cornucopia

The venue was a little different this year but the pandemic wouldn't slow down the Charlotte Hornets from giving back.

CMS Board of Education Voted Unanimously To Allow Superintendent To Move Individual Schools To Remote Learning

This would be based on staffing shortages or health concerns.

Pie Patrol: The Most Scrumptious Slices in CLT

It's a hard job, but someone's got to do it. Our Pie Patrol crew canvassed the city, scoping out the most scrumptious slices to add to your holiday dinner. Our personal recommendation: order all. Then you can support another local business when you need to buy new pants. Win win.

North Carolina Certifies November General Election Results

The North Carolina State Board of Elections certified the results of the November general election on Tuesday, awarding the state’s 15 electoral votes to President Donald Trump.

Hendrick Mercedes-Benz of Northlake Hosts "Thanksgiving In The Park" With Huntersville Police Department and Caterpillar Ministries

This past weekend, Hendrick Luxury Auto Mall sponsored "Thanksgiving in the Park;" a community event hosted by the Huntersville Police Department partnered with Caterpillar Ministries and Huntersville Parks & Recreation for the Huntington Green Community.

Inside the Magic of "Lights" at USNWC

A walk into artist Meredith Connelly's illuminated woodland vision will transport you briefly out of 2020 and into an enchanting forest aglow. "Lights," the popular light installation at the U. S. National Whitewater Center makes its much anticipated return this November through February 2021.

Family Pushing For Officers Arrest One Year After Shooting Death Of Chester Man

It's been one year since two police officers shot a Chester man to death in a Walmart parking lot.

What Will Governor's Expanded Order Mean for Local Mask Enforcement?

A stark warning from Governor Roy Cooper, as COVID cases rise across North Carolina. The Governor is tightening the state's mask mandate ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday and calling for stricter local enforcement.

COVID-19 Cases In CMS Are Increasing

Despite the discouraging data, the district is moving forward with its plan to bring more students back to the classroom.

North Carolina Tightens Existing Mask Requirements, Enforcement Due To Rapid Rise In COVID-19 Cases

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued additional COVID-19 safety measures to tighten mask requirements and enforcement as cases continue to rise rapidly in North Carolina and across the country Monday.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Hold News Conference To Review Their COVID-19 Metric Dashboard

Kathy Elling, CMS chief school performance officer, will walk through the CMS metrics dashboard today to breakdown COVID-19 cases across the school system.

Dabo Swinney Not Happy After FSU Postpones Game Against Clemson

The Rising crew discuss Dabo Swinney's comments following the game between FSU & Clemson being postponed.

Got Game: Should The Panthers Start PJ Walker Next Week?

The Panthers snapped a five-game losing streak on Sunday when they beat the Detroit Lions 20-0.

Busy Holiday Travel Season Kicks off at Charlotte Douglas Airport

COVID concerns are not stopping some from visiting family and friends this Thanksgiving. While fewer people will fly this year, Charlotte Douglas Airport is preparing for the most travelers since mid-March.

Hornets Sign Gordon Hayward

The Hornets continue to add talent to their roster, this time by signing Gordon Hayward.

Silver Alert Canceled For 70-Year-Old Watauga County Man

At the request of the Blowing Rock Police Department and the N.C. Center for Missing Persons the Silver Alert for the missing 70-year-old Watauga County man, James Davis, has been cancelled.

Union County Police Charge A Man In Overdose Death

Detectives with the Union County Sheriff's Office say 28-year-old Cody Cummings is under arrest for his involvement in the fatal overdose of 30-year-old Chase Drye from June.

Speedway Christmas By The Numbers: Millions Of Lights, Thousands Of Cars, Countless Memories

Charlotte Motor Speedway opens its gates for the the 11th edition of Speedway Christmas presented by Count On Me NC this weekend starting on November 21st, fans will be treated to the biggest and brightest holiday lights spectacle yet at the iconic speedway.