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Up 'n Adam: RenFest 2025

Adam Wurtzel went to the Carolina Renaissance Festival to get a glimpse at what attendees can experience.

How to fall into better sleep this season

As the days get shorter and stress levels rise, quality sleep becomes more important than ever.

Weekend trending wetter, watching developing coastal low

While most of the moisture remains well east of Charlotte, chances for scattered showers and storms are rising this weekend.

Families, Solicitors Calling For Judicial Reform In Sc

Families, solicitors calling for justice reform in SC

South Carolina families are calling for change after they say the justice system failed their deceased loved ones. Victims families are teaming up with prosecutors to point out problems in the courts.

Lenoir man charged with animal cruelty

A Lenoir man was arrested after officers found a horse tied to a tree behind his home.

South Piedmont Community College to Host 9th Annual Trunk or Treat

South Piedmont Community College will host its 9th Annual Trunk or Treat on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. at the L.L. Polk Campus in Polkton.

Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks

A judge has blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois.

Panthers running back Rico Dowdle says Cowboys' 32nd-ranked defense better 'buckle up' on Sunday

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle has sent a strong message to his former team, the Dallas Cowboys, after rushing for a career-best 206 yards against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

Gaston County Sheriff’s Office warns of scammers impersonating deputies

The Gaston County Sheriff’s Office warned the public Thursday of scammers impersonating deputies.

16-year-old charged with Arson in Iredell County

A 16-year-old juvenile has been charged with arson in connection to a mobile house fire in Iredell County on Tuesday.

North Carolina state House member charged with sex crimes

A North Carolina state House member has been charged with sex-related crimes involving a teenager.

Healthy Headlines: How Integrative Medicine Is Helping Patients Recover

In today’s Novant Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Jeff Hardin, lead physician of integrative medicine at Novant Health’s Cancer Institute in Elizabeth, about what integrative medicine is and how it’s helping patients recover.

Police searching for missing Charlotte man suffering from cognitive and health issues

Police are asking for the public's help locating a missing Charlotte man who suffers from cognitive and health issues.

CMPD: Driver charged after pedestrian in crosswalk hit and killed in southwest Charlotte

Police say a driver is facing charges for hitting and killing a pedestrian who was in a crosswalk in southwest Charlotte.

Top sporting events around Charlotte | October 9 - October 15

Senior day for Wingate field hockey packs a busy week for your sports needs in the Queen City. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.

Israel and Hamas will exchange hostages and prisoners after agreeing to a pause in the war in Gaza

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their devastating two-year war and the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

New holiday film "A Wisconsin Christmas Pie"

Adam Wurtzel interviewed Katie Leclerc and Ryan Carnes, the stars of the new Holiday film, "A Wisconsin Christmas Pie."

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Charlotte Independence kicks for a cure

Charlotte Independence captain Clay Dimick joined WCCB News Rising to talk about how the team is making an impact both on and off the field.

Mountain towns look to bring in visitors as leaf season peaks

It’s that time of year again - leaf season in the North Carolina mountains. That’s exactly what High Country communities want to hear want to hear one year after Helene.

CMPD launches new safety initiatives to improve the area's reputation

Police say feeling unsafe in uptown is "unacceptable" and they're working to "immediately" shift Uptown's reputation. Charlotte Mecklenburg Police are launching new initiatives to help people feel safer.

Iredell County Sheriff's introduces K-9 units to every high school

The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office shared Wednesday that they will have a canine in every high school where their deputies serve as School Resource Officers.