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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.

SC Boy Uses Disney Money to Help Dorian Evacuees

Jermaine Bell had been saving money for a trip to Disney, but decided to use it to buy hot dogs, chips and water for hurricane evacuees...

Fosters, Adopters Needed for Hurricane Dorian Animal Evacuees

More shelter dogs and cats from the Carolina coast are being brought to the Charlotte area, looking for foster homes and families to adopt them.

Schools Closed In Anson And Chesterfield Counties As Hurricane Dorian Moves Towards The Carolinas

Anson County and Chesterfield County officials announce that schools will be closed to students and staff on Thursday, September 5th as Hurricane Dorian moves into the area.

Charlotte Community Offers Help As Dorian Inches Closer To Coastal Counties

More evacuees are coming to our area to ride out Hurricane Dorian.

Michigan Moves To Be 1st State To Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer moved Wednesday to make her state the first to ban flavored electronic cigarettes, accusing companies of using candy flavors and deceptive advertising to “hook children on nicotine.”

Oprah Winfrey Bringing '2020 Vision: Your Life In Focus Tour' To Charlotte

Global media leader Oprah Winfrey announced her first national arena tour in five years, Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus and it will be making a stop in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Chester Police Investigating Deadly Shooting

The Chester Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting.

#Trending: 'Between Two Ferns' Netflix Trailer, Groomsmen Retire Friend's Jersey

'Between Two Ferns' trailer, groomsmen 'retire' their friend's jersey, senior living facility has residents fill out 'back-to-school boards,' impressive sign guy, Odell Beckham Jr. brings shoes to high school football team.

Mary C. Curtis: New Talks On Gun Control Policy in America

CHARLOTTE, NC --- The push for new gun legislation is growing in the United States following numerous mass shootings over the past month. Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis weighs in on the…

Dogs Evacuated from Shelters Along Coast Available for Adoption in Mooresville

As people evacuate ahead of Hurricane Dorian, local animal rescues are receiving dogs from shelters along the coast. Several dozen are already being housed in Mooresville, and they're looking for volunteers to help care for them.

York County Provides List Of Locations Available For Hurricane Dorian Evacuees

As many coastal residents in South Carolina prepare for the impact of Hurricane Dorian, local travel and tourism leaders in York County complied a list of locations available for evacuees.

CMPD Releases Name Of Man Whose Remains Were Found In Burned Out Home By Insurance Adjuster

Police have identified the man whose remains were found by an insurance adjuster following a fire at a home in July.

Governor Cooper Orders Mandatory Evacuations Ahead Of Hurricane Dorian

Governor Cooper has ordered a mandatory state evacuation for coastal areas of North Carolina, beginning at 8 a.m., Wednesday morning, in anticipation of Hurricane #Dorian.

WANTED: Aljaquan Lamont Hugue

The CMPD is asking for assistance locating a man wanted for disabling his electronic monitoring device.

Walmart To Stop Selling Handgun Ammunition

Walmart says it will discontinue the sale of handgun ammunition and also publicly request that customers refrain from openly carrying firearms in stores even where state laws allow it.