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Opening, Ticket Prices Announced For Peppa Pig Theme Park

A standalone Peppa Pig theme park at the Legoland Florida Resort is scheduled to open Feb. 24.

Charlotte Water Has Lifted The Low Water Pressure Advisory For Customers

Charlotte Water has lifted the precautionary 48-hour low water pressure advisory issued on Monday effective immediately, according to a news release.

Nikolas Cruz Pleads Guilty To 2018 Parkland School Massacre

Nikolas Cruz has pleaded guilty to murder in the 2018 massacre that left 17 dead at a Parkland, Florida, high school.

81-Year-Old Man Killed After Crash Near Carowinds

An 81-year-old man was killed in an early morning south Charlotte crash near Carowinds Tuesday, police said.

Sunny, Dry Stretch Continues for Now

Another gorgeous day coming our way. Breezy Thursday with overnight scattered showers to start Friday.

The Snark: Goober Bachelorette Contestants, Flu Shots & Weird News

Bachelorette entrances, flu shots, a new Blackberry & hypnotized to fart. It's The Snark Report with Derek James!

CMPD: Man Arrested In 32-Year-Old Burglary, Rape Cold Case

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has arrested a man in connection to a 1989 burglary and rape cold case.

Center City Weekend With Moira Quinn

Moira Quinn from Charlotte Center City Partners joins Rising to talk about a few upcoming events happening in the Queen City

Wilson's World: Getting Ready For Fall at Johnny Fly

John Freeman gave Wilson a preview of Johnny Fly's popular new line of eyewear and shared how shopping local usually means quicker shipping/delivery and very few product delays!

White House Details Plans To Vaccinate 28M Children Age 5-11

Kids aged 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 shot at their pediatrician’s office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school.

Alex Murdaugh Is Denied Bond On $3M Theft Charges

A judge in South Carolina has denied bond for attorney Alex Murdaugh on the second set of charges he has faced since finding his wife and son dead in June.

No Arrests After Weekend Shooting At Waverly Shopping Center

Officers responded to the Waverly Shopping Center around 10:45 Saturday night, in the parking lot of the Wells Fargo branch.

Low Water Pressure Advisory Issued For Charlotte After Huge Water Main Brea

Officials: Broken 36-Inch Concrete Pipe Causes Massive Water Main Break In Charlotte

Crews say they discovered a 36-inch concrete pipe located under Irwin Creek broken and spraying water several feet in the air. Officials say the pipe has served the area since 1955.

Police: Missing 17-Year-Old Matthews Girl Located

The Matthews Police Department says the 17-year-old girl who was reported missing, after she was last seen on Oct. 17, has been located.

Huntersville Woman ‘Floored’ By $200,000 Top Prize Win

The surprise of winning a $200,000 lottery prize shook Jacqueline Del Sol of Huntersville out of her bed Sunday night and onto her bedroom floor.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Deputies: Man Shot In Head While Driving In Lancaster County

A man was seriously injured Monday evening after he was shot while driving in Kershaw, South Carolina, according to the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office.

UNC May Keep Affirmative Action In Admissions, Judge Says

A federal judge has ruled that North Carolina’s flagship public university may continue to consider race as a factor in its undergraduate admissions.

Ready To Run: Panthers’ Offense Will Look ‘Vastly Different’

Coach Matt Rhule promised the Carolina Panthers’ offense will take on a “vastly different look” moving forward after the team’s third straight loss.

Two Arrested, Over 100 Pounds Of Marijuana Seized In Maiden Drug Bust

Two people have been arrested after police seized over 100 pounds of marijuana along with other several drugs, guns and thousands of dollars in cash Monday morning in Maiden.