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Independence Sign U-20 U.S. National Team Forward

The Charlotte Independence have announced 18-year-old, forward Zyen Jones has been signed to the 2019 roster, pending league and federation approval.

Officials: South Carolina School Girl Died Of Natural Causes

A South Carolina prosecutor says the investigation into the death of a 5th grader last month was due to natural causes and not a fight with another student.

Rising Spotlight: Hope City Christian Church

Pastor David H. Fitzgerald, Jr and Lady Jocelyn Fitzgerald from Hope City Christian Church were on Rising this morning to tell us more about the Easter "Family Funday Service" they are hosting this Sunday in Charlotte.

Wilson's World: Nothing Bundt Cakes

Nothing Bundt Cakes is one of the Charlotte area's favorite places for a sweet treat! Wilson was there this morning to see how the magic is made.

UNC's Hatchell Resigns After Finding From Program Review

North Carolina women’s basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell had built a Hall of Fame career over more than three decades with the Tar Heels, including a national championship and becoming the Atlantic Coast Conference’s all-time winningest coach.

New Push Aims At Getting Full Body Cam Footage From Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting Released To Public

The attorney for the City of Charlotte says additional hearings could take place next week over new requests for full body camera videos related to the deadly shooting of Danquirs Franklin on March 25th.

Pfeiffer University Selects Dr. Scott Bullard To Serve As 11th President

Dr. Scott Bullard, a senior college administrator praised as both as a professor and an interim president in Alabama, will become the 11th president of Pfeiffer University.

Police Identify Man Killed After Being Hit By Train In North Charlotte

Police are investigating after a man was hit and killed by a train in north Charlotte.

Man Settles With Rafting Center Over Daughter's Amoeba Death

The father of an Ohio woman who died after being exposed to a rare brain-eating amoeba at a North Carolina whitewater rafting center has settled a wrongful-death complaint.

Pursuit Involving Charlotte Robbery Suspect Ends In Deadly, Fiery Crash In York County

Officials have identified the two people killed in a vehicle pursuit down I-77 south Thursday afternoon that ended in a fiery crash.

Student Suspended After Setting Fire In Lake Norman HS Bathroom

A 14-year-old student has been suspended after authorities say he set fire to a boys bathroom Thursday afternoon.

CMPD Releases What You Need To Know About E-Scooter Laws And City Ordinances

As the popularity of electric scooters climbs in Charlotte, CMPD wants to make sure riders are informed of the laws and city ordinances that go along with this new mode of transportation.

Lancaster County Shooting Leads To 8 Arrests On Multiple Charges

Deputies have charged eight suspects with multiple crimes following a reported shooting on April 9th.

Caregiver Charged With Exploiting Elderly Victim

A Maiden woman is facing charges after authorities say she took money from an elderly man's bank account without his knowledge.

Hickory Police Are Looking For Suspect In Overnight Armed Robbery

Police are trying to identify the suspect wanted in connection to an armed robbery overnight.

McConnell Proposes National Minimum Age Of 21 For Tobacco

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he plans to introduce legislation to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21 nationally.

Authorities Identify Two Men Found Dead Inside Iredell County Home

Authorities in Iredell County have identified the two men found dead inside a Mooresville home Wednesday afternoon.

AG Barr Releases Redacted Version Of Mueller's Report On Investigation Into Russian Interference In 2016 Presidential Election

Public at last, special counsel Robert Mueller’s report revealed to a waiting nation Thursday that President Donald Trump had tried to seize control of the Russia probe and force Mueller’s removal to stop him from investigating potential obstruction of justice by the president.