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Driver Faces Additional Charges After Deadly Southeast Charlotte Accident Sunday

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged a driver they say crashed into another vehicle overnight Sunday, which resulted in a death.

Dorian Hits US Virgin Islands As Category 1 Hurricane

Dorian became a Category 1 hurricane on Wednesday as it struck the U.S. Virgin Islands, with forecasters saying it could grow to Category 3 status as it nears the U.S. mainland as early as the weekend.

"Fastest Woman On Four Wheels" Dies Trying To Break Her Own Land Speed Record

Jet-car speed racer Jessi Combs has died in a crash in Oregon's Alvord Desert while trying to break a speed record.

McDonald’s Offering Harassment Training To All US Workers

McDonald’s is introducing a new training program for its U.S. employees after dozens of workers complained about sexual harassment.

CMPD Sees Quick Results In Violent Crime Initiative

A new CMPD initiative specifically aimed at combating gun-related violence is already seeing positive results, says department officials.

Principal Releases Statement After "Long Gun" Observed In Student's Truck At Sun Valley High School; Student Taken Into Custody

Union County public schools has confirmed that the student was enrolled at Sun Valley High School and was taken into custody near the Union and Mecklenburg County line.

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson waves from the steps outside 10 Downing Street in London

UK Prime Minister Moves To Suspend Parliament Ahead Of Brexit

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson maneuvered Wednesday to give his political opponents even less time to block a no-deal Brexit before the Oct. 31 withdrawal deadline, winning Queen Elizabeth II’s approval to suspend Parliament, outraging his critics.

Rising Spotlight: Downer, Walters, & Mitchener

Attorneys Joseph Downer and Victor Mitchener with Downer, Walters, & Mitchener joined Rising to discuss a few things drivers need to be aware of.

Trump Campaign Announces Rally In Fayetteville, North Carolina

The Trump Campaign has announced that President Trump will host a rally in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on Monday, September 9th, 2019.

Storm Dorian Heads For Puerto Rico Amid Fears Of Flooding

Tropical Storm Dorian threatened Puerto Rico with a direct hit at near-hurricane force on Wednesday and forecasters said it could strengthen further as it approaches the U.S. mainland.

Fort Mill Mom Arrested Accused of Driving with Young Son on Car Roof

A Fort Mill mom is locked up, accused of driving around with her seven-year-old son riding on the roof of the car. Investigators are crediting two witnesses for alerting police.

Student Arrested After Bringing Gun Onto Monroe High School Campus

Officials say a student brought a gun on the Monroe High School campus Tuesday morning.

N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein Files Lawsuits Against Eight E-Cigarette Companies

Attorney General Josh Stein today announced that he will be filing lawsuits against eight e-cigarette companies: Beard Vape, Direct eLiquid, Electric Lotus, Electric Tobacconist, Eonsmoke, Juice Man, Tinted Brew, and VapeCo.

Standoff Underway At Cramerton Apartment Complex

A standoff is underway in Cramerton after a person barricaded inside an apartment at the Mayflower Apartments.

Missing Lincolnton Teens Found In Kansas

Two teens missing from Lincolnton, North Carolina, have been located in Kansas, according to the Lincolnton Police Department.

Lake Arbor Tenants Being Forced Out Make Passionate Plea Before City Council

Passionate pleas from tenants being forced out of a West Charlotte apartment complex. Residents from the Lake Arbor Apartments spoke out in front of City Council.

Weinstein Pleads Not Guilty To New Indictment, Trial Delayed

Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty to a new indictment Monday that includes revised charges of predatory sexual assault, a development that caused the judge to delay the start of his trial until early next year.

Lincoln County Man Finds Grenade In His Basement

A Lincoln County man got the quite surprise when he discovered a grenade in a box of items given to him by his grandmother.

Two Arrested After More Than 70 Guns Stolen From Statesville Pawn Shop; Police Obtain Additional Warrants

The Statesville Police Department has obtained warrants were for three more people as they continue to investigate the theft of dozens of firearms from a local pawn shop.

Man Handcuffed In Own Home After Alarm Accidentally Tripped

Police in North Carolina say they’re investigating the actions of officers who handcuffed a black man in his boxer shorts after his burglar alarm was accidentally tripped.

Carolina InSight: HKB Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic surgery has seen many advancements over the years. And one center in the Charlotte area has been at the forefront. On today’s Carolina Insight, we find out what sets HKB apart from other cosmetic surgery facilities and what they’re doing to stay ahead of the curve in their field.