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Suspect Charged After Assault, Robbery And Police Chase

A suspect involved in a burglary and armed robbery in East Charlotte led to not only a car chase but foot pursuit by CMPD.

Bucks Beat The Hornets In Paris

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points and 12 rebounds and the NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Hornets 116-103 on Friday night in the first NBA regular-season game in France.

Win Streak Ends Against Wilkes-Barre

Charlotte’s hot streak on home ice came to a halt Friday night as they dropped a 5-4 contest to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

The Charlotte Women United March Will Take Place On January 25

The 2020 Women United March will take place in Charlotte on January 25, which will start at First Ward Park beginning at 11 a.m.

Trooper: NC Driver Fell Asleep, Injured 6 Kids, 3 Adults

A North Carolina driver fell asleep at the wheel and careened off an interstate highway, injuring herself, two other adults and six children, authorities said.

Suspect Accused Of Being Involved In 2016 Double Murder Turned Herself In Friday

Brandy Nicole Davis turned herself in to the Burke County Magistrate on Friday afternoon after not appearing for sentencing in regards to her involvement in a 2016 double murder.

New 15-Story Tower Coming To Uptown Charlotte

There will be a new 15-story tower in uptown Charlotte which will include a new Publix grocery store in a project called Ten Tryon.

In Paris, Michael Jordan Takes Questions On Many NBA Topics

Jordan, the owner of the Charlotte Hornets, was peppered with questions at a news conference before his team took on the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA’s first regular season game ever held in Paris. Jordan shared the stage with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and Milwaukee owner Marc Lasry and took plenty of queries seeking his opinion on the game’s past, present and future.

Trump, A Late Convert To Cause, Attends Anti-Abortion Rally

President Donald Trump vowed to stand with anti-abortion activists Friday as he became the first sitting president to speak at the March for Life, an annual gathering that is one of the movement’s highest profile and most symbolic events.

NC State Board Of Elections Reminds Voters That Photo ID Is Not Required For 2020 Primary Election

The North Carolina State Board of elections is reminding residents that photo identification is not required to vote in the 2020 primary election.

Review: Lady Day At Emerson's Bar & Grill

The Actor's Theatre of Charlotte's latest show, Lady Day At Emerson's Bar & Grill, is based on one of Billie Holiday's final performances months before the singer's death in 1959.

NFL's Saints Fight To Shield Emails In Catholic Abuse Crisis

The New Orleans Saints are going to court to keep the public from seeing hundreds of emails that allegedly show team executives doing public relations damage control for the area’s Roman Catholic archdiocese to help it contain the fallout from a burgeoning sexual abuse crisis.

CDC Says Chicago Woman Has Coronavirus

A Chicago woman has become the second U.S. patient diagnosed with the new pneumonia-like virus from China, health officials announced Friday.

Man Accused Of Dealing Crystal Meth Arrested In Statesville

Deputies say they arrested a man who is accused of selling crystal meth in the Statesville area of Iredell County.

Hurdles in Heels Vision Board Party

Start the new year off right by making a clear vision and inspiring young women. Hurdles in Heels Executive Director and Founder Lanaire Malone stopped by Rising to talk about a vision board happening Saturday in Charlotte.

Dr. Tony: What You Should Know About a Vegan Diet

CHARLOTTE, NC--Dr. Tony Hyser of Carolina Physical Medicine joins Laresa in the Rising kitchen to talk about what you should know about a vegan lifestyle. Dr. Tony discusses what you should look for in your food,…

The Mystery Man Behind The Scott Brooks Mural

A NoDa street artist is honoring the life of a beloved sandwich shop owner. He goes by Stencil Spray on Instagram, and has made 50 stencils of Scott Brook's face and placed them throughout NoDa.

Mecklenburg County Considers Shutting Down Two Volunteer Fire Stations

Two long time volunteer fire departments in Mecklenburg County face the possibility of shutting down.

The Creed Fragrance Release Party | PHOTOS

Neiman Marcus Charlotte and The House of Creed invited many to a private event to celebrate the Legends in Luxury Collection with legend Carolina Panther Kawann Short. The event benefited the Kawann Short Charities focusing on STEM education for kids.