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Driver Charged Following Deadly Head-On Collision In Catawba County

Troopers say the driver responsible for Monday morning's deadly head-on collision in Catawba County is facing charges.

Man And Woman Charged With Breaking Into Butler High School

Matthews Police have charged two suspects accused of breaking into Butler High School over the weekend.

Trump Defends Syria Troop Plan From Criticism At Home, Abroad

President Donald Trump’s sudden decision to pull back U.S. troops from northern Syria drew quick criticism Monday from some of his closest allies in Congress as well as Kurdish fighters who would essentially be abandoned to face a likely Turkish assault after fighting alongside American forces against the Islamic State.

Gaston County Assistant Principal Facing Charges Of Sex With Student; Bond Set At $1M

A Gaston County assistant principal has been arrested and charged with sex offenses involving a student.

Victim Of Deadly Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-485 Identified; GoFundMe Page Created For Family

A GoFundMe page has been set up for the family of the driver of the tractor-trailer who was killed in an accident on I-485 in north Charlotte last week.

Gaston County Pastor Accused Of Sex Crimes With 14-Year-Old

A Gaston County pastor is facing charges for multiple sex crimes involving a 14-year-old victim, following an investigation by the Gaston County Police Department.

Rising Spotlight: Avast Cybersecurity

Avast Security Evangelist Lindsey Pyle joined Rising to discuss cyber threats and the best way to protect small businesses.

The Carolina Renaissance Festival Hosts Kids Fantasy Weekend

Save $16.00 on admission to the Carolina Renaissance Festival!

McCaffrey Scores 3 TDs, Panthers Hold Off Jaguars 34-27

Using a single-back, inside zone run the Panthers piled up 285 yards rushing and three touchdowns on the ground, and held on to defeat the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-27 on Sunday for their third straight win and first victory at home in nearly a year.

Jaguars, Panthers Thriving Behind Backup QB's Minshew, Allen

Two young backup quarterbacks with different looks but similar styles have taken over in Jacksonville and Carolina, energizing their teams with back-to-back victories after 0-2 starts. On Sunday, Jacksonville’s Gardner Minshew and Carolina’s Kyle Allen will square off looking to extend those streaks.

Diplomats Pushed Ukraine To Investigate, Dangled Trump Visit

Top U.S. diplomats encouraged Ukraine’s newly elected president to conduct an investigation linked to Joe Biden’s family in return for a high-profile visit with President Donald Trump. It soon escalated into what one diplomat feared was a “crazy” swap that risked vital U.S. military aid.

CMPD Charges Suspect In Deadly Shooting At South Charlotte Shopping Center

CMPD says the suspect in a south Charlotte homicide investigation has been arrested.

Sports Illustrated, Under New Management, Cuts Staff Jobs

Sports Illustrated’s new manager said Thursday that the 65-year-old sports magazine is cutting more than 40 jobs out of a staff of 150.

All LYNX Stations Will Be Closed For Track Work October 19-20

The LYNX Blue Line will NOT be operating on October 19-20. Track and maintenance work will occur during this weekend, and there will be NO train service on these dates.

Health Officials Share Early Findings In Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Investigation In WNC

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is sharing early findings from an ongoing investigation to determine how people were exposed to Legionella bacteria at the NC Mountain State Fair in September.

Charlotte Teen Charged In Connection To 2 Separate Armed Robberies At East Charlotte Apartment Complex

A teen has been charged with robbing two separate east Charlotte residents at the same apartment complex in September.

Girl Scouts Host Food Drive To Benefit Second Harvest Food Bank Of Metrolina

The Girl Scouts Hornets’ Nest is hosting a food drive that will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.

Honeywell Breaks Ground On New Uptown Headquarters

Honeywell on Thursday, along with representatives from the state of North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, the city of Charlotte, and officials from developer Lincoln Harris, broke ground on Honeywell’s new 23-story corporate headquarters building in Charlotte’s Legacy Union.