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Wave Of Change After Smoothie King Racist Remarks

Locals snapped back at racist Smoothie King employees in Charlotte, exposing them on social media and creating a wave of change.

ESPN: Gerald McCoy Signs Deal With Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy have agreed to a contract, according to a report by ESPN.

Rollover Accident Ends Up In Parking Lot Of Popular Gastonia Restaurant

Fire crews responded to a single vehicle accident Monday evening that ended up in the parking lot of a popular restaurant.

9th Annual Keep Pounding 5K Hosts Largest Crowd Yet

Money raised from the 5K benefits Levine Cancer Institute and Levine Children's Hospital. This year, the race took participants back inside Bank of America Stadium (previously closed to runners during the past few races due to stadium renovations).

CMPD Arrests Suspect In Overnight Armed Robbery

Police have arrested a man they say robbed a business early Monday morning in east Charlotte.

Alterations To ID Qualifications For Voting Signed By Governor Cooper

Gov. Roy Cooper has signed into law altered rules on how student and government employee identification cards can qualify as voter IDs, which are required for casting ballots in North Carolina elections starting next year.

Summer Food Service Program Helps Reduce Child Hunger In Charlotte

This summer, more than 50 local Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) will provide breakfast and lunch to feed hungry children in our community.

CMPD: Driver Killed After Running Stop Sign And Colliding With Vehicle Near CLT Airport

A driver was killed Sunday night after police say he ran a stop sign in west Charlotte and was hit by another vehicle.

Smoothie King Releases Statement After Racial Slurs Printed On Receipts At Two Stores

Smoothie King has released a statement after racial slurs were printed on receipts in place of customer names at two separate Charlotte stores on Sunday.

Texas Woman Accused Of Setting Stepdaughter's Face On Fire For Yelling

A suburban Dallas woman has been charged after police say she doused her 5-year-old stepdaughter’s face with rubbing alcohol and set it on fire.

Defend CLT: Quality Of Life For Those Lacking A Home

New conversations about Charlotte's affordable housing crisis.

Gun Found On Independence High School Grounds

Reports say a weapon and ammunition were found on Independence High School grounds Monday morning.

June 3rd Last Day To Save On 2019 Gold Pass To Carowinds

June 3rd is the last day to save on a 2019 Gold Pass to Carowinds.

Prince Protege Shelby J Talks about Late Singer, Charlotte Tribute & Performs Legendary Hits

Singer and Songwriter Shelby J sang with Prince for 10 years. She stopped by Rising to talk about the late legendary musician and about the upcoming tribute show in Charlotte.

Carolina Renaissance Festival To Hold Open Auditions In June

The Carolina Renaissance Festival is calling for actors, entertainers, musicians, performers and colorful personalities of all types to inhabit the Festival’s make-believe Village of Fairhaven.

Panthers Pep Rally Planned as HQ, Practice Facilities Expected to Move to Rock Hill

The city of Rock Hill will hold a pep rally for the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday. The team is expected to move its headquarters and practice facilities to the Palmetto State. Lawmakers call the project "monumental" and a "crowning jewel" that will put South Carolina on the map.

First Stretch of Controversial I-77 Toll Lane Project Opens

After years of construction and controversy, the first stretch of the I-77 toll lane project is open. Drivers can take the toll lanes from Hambright Road in Huntersville to Exit 36 in Mooresville. The opening came with no ribbon cutting and little fanfare.