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Statesville Police Search For Robbery Suspect On The Run

Officers are searching for a woman wanted as the suspect in a robbery of a 73-year-old woman in the parking lot of a Walmart in Statesville back in April.

Gloomy, Dreary Conditions Continue

The best chances remain west of the Metro, but most communities should get in on some sort of rain through the first half of the weekend.

Hi-Wire Brewing Announces Plans for Charlotte, NC Location

Hi-Wire Brewing plans to check off another stop on the North Carolina map by opening a new retail location in Charlotte. This new brewery and taproom, set to open in Spring 2022, will become the fourth North Carolina city in which the Asheville-based brewery has opened premises.

Create Your Own Terrarium at Twigs & Figs Houseplant Shop

In search of a fun activity with the kids or a get together with friends? Twigs & Figs houseplant shop is encouraging you to channel your inner plant-parent and get creative at their workshops.

Wendy's Customer Doused With Hot Oil By Shift Manager In Tennessee

A fast food manager was arrested in Huntingdon, TN after police say he doused a customer with hot oil.

Police: West Charlotte Elementary School On Lockdown

An elementary school in west Charlotte was placed on lockdown Thursday morning due to police activity in the area, authorities say.

CMPD: Missing 14-Year-Old Girl Located

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says the 14-year-old girl that was reported missing from northwest Charlotte, after she was last seen on Sept. 27, has been located.

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Vehicle Crashes Into Salisbury O'Reilly Causing 'Significant Damage'

The Salisbury Fire Department responded to an auto parts store Thursday morning after a vehicle drove into it causing significant damage.

Silver Alert Cancelled For Missing 89-Year-Old Lincoln County Man

A Silver Alert has been cancelled for missing 89-year-old William Reel from Lincoln County after he was found safe in Davidson County.

Charlotte To Require New Hires To Get Vaccinated

All new Charlotte city hires must get a COVID-19 vaccine, city officials told employees in an email Wednesday.

Google Says Flight Search Tool Can Help You Fly ‘Greener’

Searching for flights on Google just got “greener.” A new search feature rolled out Wednesday tells users which flights have lower carbon emissions, giving them the ability to choose flights based on carbon emissions just as they would price or the number of layovers.

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.

McCaffrey Returns To Practice, Status For Sunday Unclear

Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey returned to practice on a limited basis Wednesday after missing Carolina’s 36-28 loss to the Dallas Cowboys with a hamstring injury.

Pfizer Asks US To Allow COVID Shots For Kids Ages 5 To 11

Pfizer asked the U.S. government Thursday to allow use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11 -- and if regulators agree, shots could begin within a matter of weeks.

North Carolina Charter School Under Fire For Teacher’s Comments

A teacher has resigned from a North Carolina charter school after telling Black students in her class that if not for the Constitution, they would be her “field slaves,” a comment that one parent said brought attention to other racist incidents at the school.

Wilson's World: Previewing Circle K Speed Street and Charlotte Motor Speedway's Bank of America ROVAL 400 and Drive For The Cure 250!

Wilson was joined by Charlotte native and rising Country artist Christina Taylor‎ previewing two big weekend events, Circle K Speed Street and Charlotte Motor Speedway's Bank of America ROVAL 400 and Drive for The Cure 250