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TopCats & PurrCussion Drumline Holding Auditions

The Carolina Panthers TopCats and Purrcussion Drumline talk about their upcoming auditions.

CMPD Pulls Record Number of Guns From Charlotte Streets in January

Hundreds of guns have been pulled off of Charlotte city streets in 2020. On Wednesday, police urged gun owners to take more precautions to keep the firearms out of the hands of criminals.

You Might Not Be Able To Get The Prom Or Wedding Dress You Want Because Of Coronavirus

Factories across China are closed because of the coronavirus. With prom season and spring weddings around the corner, you might not be able to get the dress you want.

Trump Names Pence To Lead US Response To Coronavirus Threat

President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that the U.S. is “very, very ready” for whatever the coronavirus threat brings, and he put his vice president in charge of overseeing the nation’s response.

Multiple People Dead In Milwaukee Shooting At Molson Coors

Multiple people were killed Wednesday in a shooting on the Molson Coors Brewing Co. campus, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said. The dead include the shooter.

CMPD Says They De-Escalated Armed Suspect After Traffic Stop

CMPD was able to de-escalate and charge an armed suspect who was in possession of a shotgun and pistol after a traffic stop, according to a news release.

Charlotte School Accepting Donations To Help Young Girl With Huntington's Disease

Winget Park Elementary will host a Uniform Free Day that will allow students to make a donation to wear an outfit of their choice which will benefit a young girl with Huntington's Disease (HD).

Charlotte Hornets' Malik Monk Suspended Indefinitely By The NBA

Hornets guard Malik Monk has been suspended without pay for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA anti-drug program.

$5,000 Reward Offered After Dozens Of Vehicles Damaged By Metal Tacks In Hickory Police Department's Parking Lot

Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for putting metal tacks in the Hickory Police Department's parking lot.

Authorities Release Photos Of Suspect Vehicle After Man Shot During Road Rage Incident In Iredell County

Investigators have released photos of the suspect vehicle involved in a road rage shooting that left a Mooresville man in serious condition.

City Of Charlotte Says Expect Heavy Traffic In Uptown Due To CIAA Tournament

The Charlotte Department of Transportation expects heavy Uptown pedestrian and motorist traffic this weekend during the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) basketball tournament.

Bridges Scores 17 As Hornets Lose To Pacers 119-80

Miles Bridges scored all of his 17 points in the first half and Caleb Martin had 11 for the Hornets (19-38), who have lost two in a row after a stretch of three straight wins -- all on the road.

Couch Chat: Designer Inflatable Pants!

A fashion designer is dividing opinion with some very unique, extra-wide inflatable latex trousers!

Actor's Theatre Of Charlotte's ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Opens April 1st

Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte presents its upcoming show, ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS by Richard Bean, playing April 1 through May 2 at the Hadley Theater, located at Queen’s University.

What Do You Do When You Text The Wrong Person?

How Do You Handle Sending A Text To The Wrong Person?

WCCB News EDGE's question of the night: How do you handle sending a text to the wrong person?

Edge On The Clock: Man Planks For More Than 8 Hours And Sets Record

62-year-old former US Marine and DEA Supervisory Special Agent George Hood has set a Guinness World Record for the longest time in the plank position.

Parents Upset After CMS Officials Announce New Schools Will Be Smaller Than Originally Planned

Three new high schools that will be built with 2017 bond money will be smaller than originally promised due to the lack of funding.

Fete Fashion Show + Brunch

The Fete Fashion & brunch is back! Managing partners of Good Life at Enderly Park stopped by Rising to talk about this year's event and how you can purchase tickets.

Health Department Reports Case Of Whooping Cough At CMS School

The Mecklenburg County Health Department sent a letter to parents at Elizabeth Lane Elementary School, in south Charlotte, after someone at the school tested positive for Pertussis, which is also known as Whooping Cough.

Mary C. Curtis: South Carolina Democratic Debate

Political contributor Mary C. Curtis discusses the winners and losers from the South Carolina democratic debate and what it means heading into the Saturday primary and super Tuesday.