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Local School Districts Announce Friday Closures/Delays Due To Possible Dorian Impacts

Some school districts in the WCCB viewing area have announced closures and delays for Friday, September 6th due to the potential impacts of Hurricane Dorian.

Samaritan’s Purse Ramps Up Bahamas Response Following Hurricane Dorian

Samaritan’s Purse is on the ground in the Bahamas bringing critical relief to families who are suffering.

Friends With Benefits: Can Facebook Tackle Your Love Life?

Facebook is tackling a new frontier: love.

Hurricane Dorian Wreaks Havoc On The Bahamas | PHOTOS

The devastation wrought by Dorian — and the terror it inflicted during its day-and-a-half mauling of the Bahamas — came into focus Wednesday as the passing of the storm revealed a muddy, debris-strewn landscape of smashed and flooded-out homes on Abaco and Grand Bahama islands.

Missing Man With Cognitive Issues Found Safe

CMPD says Justin Ranzinger has been located and is safe.

Panthers Celebrate 25 Seasons With Limited Edition Wine Release

The Carolina Panthers have partnered with Wine by Design to release its first-ever wine commemorating 25 seasons of Panthers’ football.

The Story Behind The Frying Pan Tower As Hurricane Dorian Approaches

As Hurricane Dorian tracks the Carolina coastline, we revisit our look at the Frying Pan Tower. The live camera from the tower went viral last year during Hurricane Florence, as it showed an American flag flapping furiously in the high winds.

Tornado Causes Extensive Damage In Emerald Isle

A North Carolina beach town is reporting damage from a tornado that was spun off as Hurricane Dorian approaches.

Two Arrested After Man Arranges To Sell Drugs To Off-Duty Iredell County Deputy

Two men have been arrested after authorities say one of the men arranged a meeting to sell drugs to an off-duty Iredell County Sheriff's deputy.

Man Injured In Chester Shooting

Police say they are investigating after a man was shot Wednesday in Chester.

Grammy-Award Winning Songwriter LaShawn Daniels Killed In York County Crash

Grammy-award winning songwriter LaShawn Daniels was killed in a fiery crash in York County, according to the York County Coroner.

Traffic Accident Leads To Deadly Shooting In North Charlotte

The CMPD is investigating after a traffic accident led to a deadly shooting in north Charlotte Wednesday night.

Novant Healthy Headlines: Spiked Seltzers

Andrea Hiatt, a registered dietitian at Novant Health, is here to discuss spiked seltzers and whether the wildly-popular beverage is a good option for you.

#Trending: Frogs Hide From Hurricane in Wind Chimes, Group of Dads Console Student on 1st Day of School

The first trailer for 'Bad Boys for Life,' frogs hide from Hurricane in wind chimes, police help a bear trapped in a dumpster, and a group of dads help a nervous student before his first day of classes!

CMS Superintendent Addresses Test Scores, School Safety, and Let's Talk Initiative

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg is wrapping up its second week of school. CMS Superintendent Earnest Winston, stopped by Rising to talk about the newly released test scores that show some students struggling to read at…

Dorian, Back To Category 3 Hurricane, Creeps Up U.S. Coast

Hurricane Dorian , back to a Category 3 storm, began raking the Southeast U.S. seaboard early Thursday and left tens of thousands without power as it threatened to inundate low-lying coasts from Georgia to Virginia with a life-threatening storm surge after its deadly mauling of the Bahamas.