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Nascar Kyle Busch Hospitalized Auto Racing

2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a 'severe illness'

Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, has died. He was 41.

Wegmans announces official opening date for first Charlotte store

Wegmans Food Markets announced Thursday the official opening date for its new store in south Charlotte.

Black bear spotted in north Charlotte neighborhood

A black bear was spotted eating from a bird feeder in a north Charlotte neighborhood Wednesday night.

Hopewell student arrested after threatening to get gun from truck on campus, police say

A local high school student was arrested after police said he threatened to get a gun from his vehicle during school hours.

Rising Spotlight: J. Majors Bridal Boutique

In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Madison Bonaventure, co-owner and designer at J. Major’s Bridal Boutique, about the legacy brand that's been a staple in Charlotte for more than 4 decades, and about how they are creating unforgettable memories from the moment every bride walks through the door.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots May 20th

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Wednesday, May 20th.

Gaston County Mugshots May 20th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Wednesday, May 20th.

Deadly shooting investigation in north Charlotte

It happened just after 2 a.m. near the intersection of North Davidson Street and 35th Street.

New Found Glory coming to Charlotte

Adam Wurtzel got to chat with New Found Glory frontman Jordan Pundik about the band's new album and upcoming Charlotte tour stop.

LuminoCity's Dino Safari now in Concord

Adam Wurtzel welcomed LuminoCity's Dino Safari into the Rising studio to learn more about the attraction, now at Concord Mills Mall.

Hornets’ Kon Knueppel named to NBA All-Rookie 1st team

Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel was named a unanimous selection to the NBA All-Rookie first team.

$500k worth of black tar heroin seized during I-85 traffic stop in Gastonia

Police in Gastonia seized over 12 pounds of black tar heroin during a traffic stop on Interstate 85 on Tuesday.

Carolina Panthers add offensive "Swiss Army knife" out of Nebraska

The Carolina Panthers signed an offensive player out of Nebraska who started his college career as a quarterback and ended it as a tight end.

SWAT standoff in Gastonia ends after suspect fires at homes

Gastonia SWAT deployed tear gas to end a three-hour standoff after a man fired shots toward nearby homes.

Police searching for suspects after 200 American flags vandalized twice at Salisbury veterans park

Police are looking for the people accused of stealing and vandalizing 200 American flags in Salisbury.

Carolina Insight: The Shoe Market

In this week’s Carolina Insight, Amanda Wood from The Shoe Market talks about the variety of customers that come in to their store, many of whom have very different needs, and about how their team is meeting those needs by turning frustration into relief.