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Christian Polanco Of The Cooligans Talks About Hosting House Of Soccer

Christian Polanco, one half of the Cooligans, is hosting the House of Soccer Fan Fest. He joined WCCB News Rising to talk about the event and the Cooligans' podcast.

Ex-Giants Offensive Lineman Mitch Petrus Dies Of Heat Stroke

Offensive lineman Mitch Petrus, a walk-on at Arkansas who went on to a three-year NFL career that included a Super Bowl win with the New York Giants, has died. He was 32.

Wilson's World: Previewing July 2019 Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week At Forchetta And Aria

Queen’s Feast:Charlotte Restaurant Week will be kicking off it’s 2nd celebration of 2019 this Friday, July 19th. Wilson was in Uptown this morning visiting both Forchetta and Aria restaurants to find out more about the fare they will be serving during Queen’s Feast.

Gastonia Police Investigating Homicide After Man Found Shot To Death In Front Yard Of Home

Gastonia Police say they are investigating a homicide after a man was found shot to death in the front yard of a home on Terra Drive.

Second Person Charged In Mint Hill Murder Investigation

Mint Hill Police say they have charged a second person for the murder of Joshua Griffin. Bailey Todd was arrested on July 18th by the Matthews Police Department.

Fort Mill Parents Boycott 7-Eleven

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Neighbors and parents in Fort Mill are boycotting 7-eleven to stop a gas station from being built near their kids school. The town board of zoning plans to build…

Shoulder Lanes to Be Added to I-77 Toll Lanes

Relief to the congestion in the toll lane stretch of I-77 may be on the way. The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization approved a plan that would increase the usable lanes of traffic in certain sections of the road.

Charlotte's Top Cop Says It's Going To Take A Joint Effort To Combat Repeat, Violent Offenders

A judge raising the bond for a man who's been arrested 63 times, shows the work has started.

Tom Cruise Surprises Comic-Con With "Top Gun" Sequel Trailer

Tom Cruise has made an unexpected flyby at San Diego Comic-Con to debut the first trailer for "Top Gun: Maverick."

U.S. Department Of Labor Says Hickory Restaurant Violated Federal Wage And Overtime Laws

Nara Japanese Restaurant LLC – a restaurant based in Hickory, North Carolina – has paid $28,779 in back wages to 20 employees after a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigation found the employer violated minimum wage, overtime, and record keeping requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

'No Swim' Advisory For Part Of Lake Cornelius Lifted

A NO SWIMMING advisory was issued today for a single cove on Lake Cornelius located between Davidson Street in Cornelius and Catawba Avenue in Davidson.

The Shoulders Of I-77 Will Become Travel Lanes During Rush Hour

The shoulders of Interstate 77 just north of Charlotte will become travel lanes during rush hour, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

CMPD Animal Care & Control Waiving Adoption Fees For Adult Dogs

CMPD Animal Care & Control needs your help getting dogs adopted!

North Carolina Zoo Worker Dies In Fall During Drill

Officials at the North Carolina Zoo say a worker was killed after falling from a tree during a rescue drill.

Trump Says Not Happy With Backers 'Send Her Back' Chant

President Donald Trump said Thursday he was unhappy with his supporters chanting “send her back” after he assailed a young Democratic congresswoman who he’s suggested should leave the U.S.

Teacher Accused Of Sex Crimes Against Forsyth County Student

A Forsyth County teacher is being accused of having sex with a female student.

Woman Arrested In Connection With String Of Alexander County Vehicle Break-Ins

An Alexander County woman has been arrested a week after her boyfriend was arrested for a string of vehicle break-ins.

Man With Over 60 Arrests Charged With Assaulting Multiple CMPD Officers

A man with over 60 arrests in Mecklenburg County has been arrested again after the CMPD says he assaulted multiple officers Wednesday night.

Charlotte Oktoberfest Says 2019 Festival Cancelled

Charlotte Oktoberfest announced via social media that they are cancelling the 2019 festival.

Man Shouting 'You Die' Kills 33 At Japan Anime Studio

A man screaming “You die!” burst into an animation studio in Kyoto, doused it with a flammable liquid and set it on fire Thursday, killing 33 people in an attack that shocked anime fans across Japan and beyond.