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Rising Spotlight: Mister Sparky

In today’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Rusty Wise, president of Mr. Sparky here in Charlotte, about some electrical know-how and some important tips for keeping your home safe.

NC seeks to tighten voter ID records for roughly 200,000 people

North Carolina election officials are taking steps to tighten up voter registration records in a pivotal swing state.

Trump is checked for swelling in legs and diagnosed with vein condition

The White House says President Donald Trump had a recent medical checkup after he noticed “mild swelling” in his legs.

Dylan Tolbert is charged in connection to a sex assault and robbery at a convenience store in Lenoir.

UPDATE: Arrest made after clerk says she was sexually assaulted during robbery

A man wanted for sexually assaulting a woman during a robbery at a convenience store in Lenoir is in jail.

Photos of athletes sporting their high fashion on the red carpet at the ESPY awards show

The 2025 ESPY awards show airing live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles brings together top athletes and celebrities to celebrate the year’s most unforgettable sports moments.

Steve Miller Band cancels tour, saying extreme weather is a safety concern

Classic rocker Steve Miller has canceled his U.S. tour because he said severe weather including extreme heat and unpredictable flooding poses a danger to his band, its fans and crew.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark out of All-Star weekend because of groin injury

Caitlin Clark is out of All-Star weekend as a participant after suffering an injury during a game Tuesday night.

Driver charged after two killed in Catawba County accident

The North Carolina Highway Patrol says an underage girl and a 19-year-old died after an accident in Claremont involving a suspected impaired driver.

CMPD says violent crime is down in Charlotte

Violent crime and overall crime is down in Charlotte, according to newly released mid-year crime statistics from CMPD.

Human remains found behind Statesville home

A death investigation is underway after skeletonized human remains were found behind a home in Statesville.

Highs rise into weekend

Plentiful sunshine and southwesterly winds fuel a warm-up into the mid-90s through the weekend.

Embattled Charlotte City Councilwoman files for re-election

Embattled Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown filed for re-election Wednesday. Brown was indicted in May for fraudulently using $124,000 in COVID-era relief funds two years before she was elected.

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles files for re-election

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles has officially filed for re-election. Lyles was first elected to the city's top office back in 2017. If she's elected again, she'll serve a fifth term.

Harris Teeter manager arrested, accused of stealing $11K from store

Investigators say Brittany Gardner worked at the Harris Teeter on Davis Lake Parkway. She's accused of taking the cash over the course of several months, instead of placing it in a safe.

York Co. deadly shooting ruled as self-defense, no charges filed

The York County Sheriff's Office says it will not press charges against the man who shot and killed 69-year-old Joseph Lewis at a Dollar General store last Thursday.

Gaston Co. Sheriff's Office employee arrested, accused of falsifying time records

Detention Officer Ryan Poole was arrested on Wednesday. The 52-year-old is accused of falsifying time sheets and getting paid for hours he didn't work.

An A I Private School Is Coming To Charlotte In The Fall

AI-powered private school opening in Charlotte

An artificial intelligence-powered private school is coming to Charlotte in the fall. At Alpha School, teachers use AI to create lesson plans, grade papers and more which founders say frees up time for teachers to pay more attention to students.

Ucso Discusses Plan To Take Of Patrol Of Wingate

UCSO discusses plan to take over patrol of Town of Wingate

Union County Sheriff's Office Lt. James Maye says they are still working through logistics, but expect the official transition to happen sometime in late September or early October. However, deputies have been patrolling the town for some time now.

A Martian meteorite, weighing 54.388 lbs. (24.67 kg), said to be the largest piece of Mars on Earth, estimated at $2 - 4 million, is displayed at Sotheby's, in New York, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, part of their Geek Week auction, July 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Largest piece of Mars on Earth fetches meteoric price at auction

The largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth sold for just over $5 million at an auction of rare geological and archaeological objects in New York on Wednesday.