Charlotte's Hopes For MLS Team Picks Up Momentum
Charlotte's hopes for an MLS team gained momentum with an announcement from the league that they plan to expand to 30 teams instead of 28.
NCDOT Holding Open House on "Superstreet" Plan for University City
This week you can weigh-in on plans for a "superstreet" in Charlotte. The proposal zeroes in on a busy stretch of University City Boulevard. NCDOT says the plan would improve safety and reduce congestion. But not everyone's convinced.
Gaston County Mugshots April 20th
Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Saturday, April 20th.
Industrial Hemp Grows in North Carolina as Regulations Get Worked Out
"We harvest on the 27th," said Nicole Burnette, while walking through her hydroponic hemp farm in South Charlotte, it's the only fully indoor farm in the area. "This is a variety called baox. It's a high variety in CBD-A," said Burnette. She and her business partner started Queen Hemp Company a year ago. They grow hemp plants indoors and have a contractor extract oils, including CBD. They then sell the oils and infused creams.
New Details In Push To Get CMPD To Release Full Body Cam Video
Bill Expands Who Has Guaranteed Access To Police Body Cam Video
Honda Cutting Production Of Accords As Buyers Shift To SUVs
Honda is slowing production of Accord sedans as car buyers continue to favor SUVs and trucks.
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 womenβs 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 Conferenceβs 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.
