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CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Officer Killed In Shooting At Florence Airport Early Sunday Morning

An officer was killed early Sunday morning in an officer-involved shooting at Florence Regional Airport, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) said.

US Singer Pink Pledges $500K To Fight Australia Wildfires

American pop singer Pink says she is donating $500,000 to help fight the deadly wildfires that have devastated parts of Australia.

Trump: Aim Of Killing Iranian General Was To 'Stop A War'

President Donald Trump said Friday he ordered the killing of a top Iranian general “to stop a war,” not start one, but in the tense aftermath the Pentagon braced for retaliation by sending more troops to the Middle East. Democrats complained that Trump hadn’t consulted Congress, and some worried that the strike made war more likely.

Family, Friends Gather For Candlelight Vigil To Remember Cousins Killed In Separate Concord Shootings

A community is in mourning over the senseless tragedies of two members of one family

Hankering For Goulash Leads To $1 Million Lottery Ticket

A man in North Carolina has claimed a $1 million lottery ticket that he bought while shopping for ingredients to make goulash.

Vaudrin Triple-Double Leads Winthrop Over Longwood 91-67

Chandler Vaudrin had a triple-double with 10 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists to lift Winthrop to a 91-67 win over Longwood in the Big South Conference opener for both teams on Thursday night.

Red Wolves Court Battle Reignites As Governor Urges Action

The fight over the critically endangered red wolf has returned to court as North Carolina’s governor sought immediate help for the dozen or so remaining in the wild and federal biologists planned to transfer wolves into the recovery area for the first time in years.

Police Ask Landlords To Register AirBnBs, Citing Parties

Police in North Carolina are urging owners of short-term rentals to register their properties so police can more quickly shut down parties that get out of hand.

Remains Found By Hunter Is Confirmed To Be Richard Travis Who Went Missing In February

Richard Travis, 66-year-old avid runner, went missing in February 2019 and remains that were found by a hunter on December 31 has been confirmed as his, according to Spencer Police.

CMPD Has Seen A Decrease In Robberies From Online Sales Since Launch Of Exchange Zones

Buying and selling goods has become more and more popular throughout the years from eBay to Facebook Marketplace, but exchanging of good have not always been safe.

Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week Is Back With Three-Course Meal Deals

Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week is back January 17-26, 2020 for all who would like a three-course dinner from a variety of restaurants in the area for $30 or $35 per person.

Son Gives Mom Winning $100,000 Lottery Ticket In Dallas, NC

Jacqueline Carpenter of Dallas, North Carolina, said she won a $100,000 lottery prize when her son gave her a scratch-off ticket on New Year’s Day.

NC Will Appeal Ruling That Blocked Voter Photo ID Law

North Carolina will appeal a federal judge’s ruling that blocks the state’s photo identification voting law but not before the March 3 primary, the state Department of Justice said Thursday.

Graham Breaks Late Tie, Hornets Beat Cavaliers 109-106

Devonte Graham hit a 3-pointer with 26 seconds left to break a tie and cap Charlotte's late rally in the Hornets' 109-106 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night.

U.S. Senator From North Carolina Richard Burr Sheds Light On Death Of Qassem Soleimani

The senior U.S. Senator from North Carolina Richard Burr who is also the chairman of Senate Select Committee on Intelligence released a statement on the death of Iran's Qassem Soleimani.

U.S. Sending 3,000 More Fort Bragg Troops To Mideast As Reinforcements

The United States is sending nearly 3,000 more Army troops to the Mideast as reinforcements in the volatile aftermath of the killing of an Iranian general in a strike ordered by President Donald Trump, defense officials said Friday.

Iran Vows 'Harsh' Response To U.S. Killing Of Top General

Iran vowed “harsh retaliation” for a U.S. airstrike near Baghdad’s airport that killed a top Iranian general who had been the architect of its interventions across the Middle East, as tensions soared in the wake of the targeted killing.

McCaffrey A Double All-Pro Pick; Gilmore, Thomas Unanimous

Christian McCaffrey’s versatility and superb statistics helped him to a rare double: The Carolina Panthers running back has made The Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team at two positions.

Friday Dance Party With Body Party Fitness

It's Friday, so that means it's time for the Friday Dance Party with DJ Krazy T. This week we've got Body Party Fitness in the house as they get ready for their pop up event at Fuzion Force in Charlotte tonight.

Police Make Second Arrest In Concord Mills Deadly Shooting, Release 911 Calls

The Concord Police Department has taken a second teenager in custody for the deadly shooting that happened at Concord Mills Mall on December 28th.

Get Fit With Body Party Fitness

If you're looking for a fun way to get fit with friends then Body Party is exactly what you're looking for. Maxie Williams, creator of Body Party, joined Rising to talk about their big event tonight at Fuzion Force in Charlotte.