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Death Investigation Underway In East Charlotte

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say a death investigation is underway in east Charlotte.

Eastway Regional Recreation Center Set To Open April 7th

The much-anticipated opening of Eastway Regional Recreation Center is set for April 7, 2021.

Trial In George Floyd's Death Expected To Turn To Ex-Cop's Training

The trial of a former Minneapolis police officer in George Floyd’s death is expected to turn toward the officer’s training on Monday after a first week that was dominated by emotional testimony from eyewitnesses and devastating video of Floyd’s arrest.

Rising's Search for the Best Burger: Revealing the Champion

March Madness finishes up tonight – and Rising is also closing out our tournament to find the best burger in the area!

Sunny and Pleasant Start to the Week

Gorgeous week of weather. Rain returns late week.

Congress Debates Ways To Protect U.S. Capitol, MLB Takes A Stand On Georgia's New Voting Law

Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis weighs in on the top political headlines.

Finally Feeling Like April

Happy Easter! The sunny 60s, 70s, and 80s make a return this week.

SAG Awards To Honor Best Performances - With Some Distance

Several Oscar hopefuls will reunite at Sunday’s Screen Actor Guild Awards, albeit in the same virtual, socially-distanced way that most gatherings have happened in the last year.

Troopers Investigate A Fatal Collision In Chesterfield County

South Carolina troopers are investigating a fatal collision in Chesterfield County after the driver of a Cadillac died early Sunday morning.

CFD: East Charlotte House Fire Leaves 1 Person With Life Threatening Injuries

Fire department officials say one occupant of an east Charlotte home was taken to a local hospital with life threatening injuries after the home went up in flames Sunday morning.

Rapper DMX On Life Support After Heart Attack, Lawyer Says

DMX’s longtime New York-based lawyer, Murray Richman, said the rapper was on life support Saturday evening at White Plains Hospital.

Atrium Health Welcomes Easter Babies | PHOTOS

Officials with Atrium Health Levine Children's Neonatal Nurseries welcome babies Hudson, Tuli, Emily, Zara, and Malachi to the world this Easter.

Singing Hymns Through Masks, Christians Mark Pandemic Easter

Christianity’s most joyous feast day was celebrated worldwide with faithful sitting far apart in pews and singing choruses of “Hallelujah” through face coverings on a second Easter Sunday conditioned by pandemic precautions.

Police: Man Wanted For Murder Apprehended After Allegedly Killing His Grandfather

The Randolph County Sheriff's Office Criminal Apprehension Team were able to apprehend King in Mecklenburg County around 2:10 a.m. on April 4th.

Excellent Easter Weekend & Beyond

Sunny skies and warmer highs will lead us through the first half of the week ahead.

From Child Care To COVID, Rising Job Market Faces Obstacles

A surge in hiring in the United States last month — 916,000 added jobs, the most since August — coincides with growing confidence that a blistering pace of job growth will continue as vaccinations increase and federal aid fuels economic growth.

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Bring Your Basket! WCCB Has Easter Egg Hunt Plans For You

Grab the family and head out to hunt for your eggs filled with candy and prizes this Easter 2021! Churches and businesses around the Charlotte area will be holding Easter events complete with Easter Egg Hunts, live music, food, and so much more.

South Carolina Troopers Investigate A Deadly Car Crash In Lancaster

Troopers say the driver of a Honda van died Saturday morning after losing control of their vehicle on South Carolina Highway 903.

Deadly Breach Could Delay Decisions About Capitol Fencing

The latest deadly breach of the Capitol’s perimeter could delay the gradual reopening of the building’s grounds to the public just as lawmakers were eyeing a return to more normal security measures following the Jan. 6 insurrection.

City Of Belmont Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For New Office Building

Federal and state officials joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture North Carolina Rural Development in a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday at the refurbished Belmont Public Works.

Pressure Mounts On Corporations To Denounce GOP Voting Bills

Liberal activists are stepping up calls for corporate America to denounce Republican efforts to tighten state voting laws, and businesses accustomed to cozy political relationships now find themselves in the middle of a growing partisan fight over voting rights.