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RNC Unveils Logo For Charlotte 2020 Convention

The new official logo for the Charlotte 2020 Republican National Convention was unveiled at the Spectrum Center Thursday, where the event will take place next August.

Man Arrested 42 Times In Mecklenburg County Charged With Human Trafficking In Miami

A man arrested 42 times in Mecklenburg County, that was wanted for cutting off his electronic monitoring device, has been arrested in Miami, Florida on human trafficking charges.

#Trending: 91-Year-Old Breaks Track World Record, Basketball Player Surprises Family After 3 Years

Father plays his toddler son in basketball, Charlotte Motor Speedway's music video for 'Old Town Road,' 91-year-old woman breaks track records and Ohio State freshman surprises his family after being away from them for 3 years!

Three People Arrested After Teen Shot And Killed At East Charlotte Apartment Complex

The CMPD says they arrested three people for the shooting death of a teen at an east Charlotte apartment complex.

Show Your Panthers Pride With Girl Tribe

For the 4th year in a row, Girl Tribe is launching a limited-edition collection of game day must haves.

Glory Days Apparel Gives Rising a Sneak Peak at New Football Collection

JD Harris, Owner of Glory Days Apparel, stopped by Rising on Thursday with a sneak peek at the company's new football collection.

Optimist Hall Is Officially Open In South End

The wait is over! Charlotte's newest food hall, Optimist Hall, is officially open for business.

Panthers Owner David Tepper Has Big Plans For A Stadium With Retractable Roof

We're told the billionaire businessman wants you to pay for some of it.

Hundreds of People Living at Lake Arbor Apartments to be Forced Out

Hundreds of people living at a West Charlotte apartment complex are being told they have to move out. The owner of the Lake Arbor Apartments plans to "rehabilitate" the complex after months of complaints about poor conditions.

CMPD: Man Shot In North Charlotte During Argument, Suspect Wanted

Police are investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday night in north Charlotte.

Organizers Finally Cancel Troubled Woodstock 50 Festival

Woodstock 50 is officially canceled.

Democrats Fight Over Health Care, Immigration At Debate

Democrats intensified an acrimonious battle over health care on Wednesday that showcased deep divisions within the party and focused on the dispute between former Vice President Joe Biden and California Sen. Kamala Harris.

Regret Your Tattoo? Here’s Advice On How To Get Rid Of It

Does your tattoo sport your old flame’s name? Or the one you got on a whim no longer fits your image?

Unopened 1987 Nintendo Video Game Could Sell For $10,000

An unopened copy of a 1987 cult-classic video game that a Nevada man found in the attic of his childhood home is expected to sell for up to $10,000 at an online auction.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Albemarle Man Accused Of Over 40 Sexual Offenses Arrested In Virginia

The Albemarle Police Department says a man accused of committing more than 40 sexual offenses has been arrested in Fairfax, Virginia.

Mecklenburg County Ramp, Lane Closures Tonight On I-485

N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will temporarily close access from the Interstate 485 Outer Loop to N.C. 49 (exit 33) at 9pm Wednesday, weather permitting.

Novant Donation Allows Matthews Police To Purchase New Defibrillators

The Matthews Police Department has purchased 11 new Cardiac Science G5 Defibrillators thanks to a $15,000 donation from Novant Health.

Matthews Police Arrest Man Accused Of Home Break-In, Financial Card Fraud

Police have arrested and charged a man they say broke into a home Monday evening and stole several items.

Two SBI Bomb Squad Agents Still Recovering After Sampson County Explosion

Officials with the State Bureau of Investigation say two agents injured in a Sampson County explosion Friday morning are recovering from surgery.

Fed Cuts Key Rate In Its First Reduction In More Than A Decade

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday for the first time in a decade to try to counter threats ranging from uncertainties caused by President Donald Trump’s trade wars to chronically low inflation and a dim global outlook.

Officials: House Explosion In Ballantyne Ruled Accidental | PHOTOS

The Charlotte Fire Investigation Task Force has conducted its investigation into the house explosion in Ballantyne. CFD fire investigators have ruled the incident as accidental based upon the physical scene examination and known information gathered by the task force members, according to a news release.