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Sandra Bland's Death Ruled Suicide By Hanging

The death of a woman in police custody in Texas has been officially ruled suicide by hanging, something her family still refuses to accept.

Well Known Anti-Death Penalty Lawyer To Defend Dylann Roof

David Bruck most recently co-defended Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

The Watch with Will Kennedy: CMPD's Cops and Barbers Goes National

The initiative caught the attention of President Obama, who invited Cops and Barbers to the White House Thursday.

Attorneys Agree On 9 Jurors In Kerrick Trial

After four days of questioning by the state and the defense, both sides have agreed on nine men and women who will decide Wes Kerrick's fate.

Flag Controversy Trickling Up to North Carolina License Plates

A political battle is in the works after thousands petitioned lawmakers to stop issuing the Sons of Confederate Veterans plates that use the battle flag as a symbol.

Man Arrested For Trespassing On Secured Airport Property

Police say they arrested a man for trespassing at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport.

IKEA Recalls 27 Million Dressers after 2 Deaths

In response to the deaths of two young children in 2014, IKEA has recalled millions of popular chests and dressers in order to prevent future tragedies.

Three Men Arrested For String Of Robberies In NC And SC

Police charged three men for a string of robberies that stretched through North Carolina and South Carolina.

Drugs And Guns Confiscated During Lincolnton Raid

Deputies say a child was living in a home with drugs and guns in Lincolnton.

Beauty and the Beast | Both Sides Now

A new threat takes Vincent and Catherine out of the city. Beauty and the Beast is all new tonight at 8pm on WCCB, Charlotte’s CW!

Breaking Down the Hornets' Hansbrough Signing

The signing of free agent Tyler Hansbrough addresses some of the deficiencies in the Hornets lineup. Although the Hornets already have a solid core of big men, Hansbrough brings a toughness and intensity that the current lineup lacked.

Police Arrest Two Men For Stealing Metal

Authorities say they arrested to men for stealing metal from home that was under construction.

Officials Seize $137,000 In Counterfeit Soccer Merchandise

Officials conducted an enforcement sweep of possible counterfeit soccer merchandise sold around Bank of America Stadium during a double header soccer event last week.

Real Life 'Fast & Furious' -- Car Tries To Jump Closing Bridge ... FAILS!!!

Check out this crazy video of a car trying to jump a closing bridge

Bird Is The Word On Rising

If you think adopting a parrot is as simple as going in the store and picking one out... think again.

Going Vintage with Wilson at the Vintage Charlotte Summer Market

Wilson gets a sneak peek at some of the items that will be available at this weekend's Vintage Charlotte pop-up summer market.

Moira Quinn On The Busy Weekend Of Fun Ahead For The Queen City

An international soccer game, an ice cream festival, and Christmas in July are just some of the fun events going on around Charlotte this weekend.

The Snark Report with Derek James: Death, Destruction, Dollars and...Cats?

"Sharknado 3" hits the small screen, Graham's destructive side, Hillary banks the bucks and YouTube footage.

Rising Shows You How To Survive A Shark Attack

Here on Rising we like to help you get prepared for anything that may happen... including shark attacks.

Vintage Charlotte Summer Market

Summer Market - You will be able to shop local vintage and handmade goods on Saturday, July 25th, from 11am to 6pm with free addmission. Pay $5 and you can start your shopping at 10am! VIP on Friday, July 24th…

Edge On Demand: Dash Cam Video, Online PE, and Graham's Phone

The dash cam video of Sandra Bland's arrest is stirring up controversy, online PE may be a new option for high schoolers, and Lindsey Graham destroys his phone in the best way possible...