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Men's Health: Being Healthy while Eating Out

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Eating out at restaurants all the time, or even once a week can be risky if you're on a diet. Men's Health Editor Paul Kita stopped by Rising this…

#Trending: NBA Hall of Famer Rick Barry Passed the Underhanded Free-Throw Style to His Son!

Canyon Barry is making headlines during March Madness as the Florida player shoots his free throws with a different style!

#Trending: Ellen Features A Local 6-Year-Old Inventor on Her Show!

Funny wedding invitations that went viral and a local girl featured on Ellen today!

West Charlotte Accident Leaves One Dead

One person is dead following a two-car accident in west Charlotte.

Pet Project: Hopefully the Luck of the Irish is with Iris!

It's the purr-fect day to lounge around the house, maybe having a little drink this St. Patrick's day with a furry friend!

#Trending: James Corden Performed Songs from 'Beauty & The Beast' on the Streets of LA!

SNL made the big announcement that the show will be broadcasted live from BOTH coasts and James Corden put on a hilarious performance of 'Beauty & the Beast!'!

State Suspends License for Ballantyne Daycare

A local lawmaker is calling for criminal charges for the management.

Reported Flu Deaths Climb To 110 In North Carolina

Twenty flu deaths were reported in North Carolina for the week ending March 11, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

Forest Hills Student Charged With Making False Report Of Mass Violence

Deputies arrested a Forest Hills High School student for making a false report of mass violence through social media.

Crews Respond To Wildfire In Linville Gorge Area

Firefighters with the U.S. Forest Service responded to a wildfire burning near Shortoff Mountain at the south end of Linville Gorge, on the Grandfather Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest.

Charlotte Knights To Play As "Pitmasters" For One Night In July

The Charlotte Knights are changing their name for one game this season as an ode to the beloved history of barbecue in Charlotte.

York Tech Will Close Due To Planned NAACP Protest

No to the confederate flag. That's the message York county NAACP groups say they will peacefully protest this weekend. The South Carolina Sons of Confederate Veterans are gathering for a convention at York Tech.

Police Say Woman Failed To Stop For Crossing Arms In Fatal Light Rail Accident

Police are investigating a deadly accident involving a vehicle and a light rail train in south Charlotte.

Hornets Sign D-League Call Up O'Braynt To Multi-Year Contract

The Charlotte Hornets have signed forward Johnny O'Bryant to a multi-year deal according to General Manager Rich Cho.

Iredell County Student Charged With Making False Threat

Authorities say a North Iredell High School student has been charged with making a false threat after a social media post circulated through the community.

Victim Identified In South Charlotte Homicide

Police have released the name of the victim killed in a shooting early Thursday morning in south Charlotte.

State Suspends Primrose School's License After Teacher Arrested For Sex Crime

UPDATE: The N.C. Division of Child Development and Early Education has suspended the operating license for the Primrose School of Ballantyne following the arrest of Joseph Starnes for the improper touching of multiple children.

Sierra Leone Pastor Discovers 706-Carat Diamond In Village

A pastor in Sierra Leone has discovered the largest uncut diamond found in more than four decades in this West African country and has turned it over to the government, saying he hopes it helps to boost recent development in his impoverished nation.

McDonald's Says It's Investigating Tweet At Trump

McDonald's says it has been notified by Twitter that its account was "compromised" after it appeared to send a message calling Donald Trump "a disgusting excuse of a President."

Trump Budget Slashes Agencies To Focus On Wall, Defense

President Donald Trump unveiled a $1.15 trillion budget on Thursday, a far-reaching overhaul of federal government spending that slashes many domestic programs to finance a significant increase in the military and make a down payment on a U.S.-Mexico border wall.