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Valdese Man Arrested For Trafficking Fentanyl

Authorities say a traffic stop in Burke County led to investigators arresting a Valdese man for trafficking Fentanyl.

Are You Willing To Pay For Panthers New Stadium?

Panthers owner David Tepper could ask for a public investment in Bank of America Stadium, meaning taxpayers would shoulder the cost to the tune of about $600 million. Charity Bailey hit the streets of Uptown to see if fans are willing to foot the bill.

17-Year-Old Driver Charged In Crash That Killed Garinger High School Student

Police have charged the 17-year-old driver that lost control and flipped the vehicle that resulted in the death of a Garinger high school student, according to a news release.

New Law Requires Inspection At More Bars Serving Food In Mecklenburg County

North Carolina will require that any bar that prepares or serves food requiring temperature and time control obtain a Health Department Permit for food service.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster Undergoes Successful Heart Procedure

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is recovering well from the minor outpatient heart procedure performed Friday morning and will be heading home later today, according to Dr. Amy Rawl Epps, the governor’s cardiologist.

Panther Ticket Prices Plummet Ahead Of Sunday’s Game

Carolina Panthers' Ticket Prices Plummet Ahead of Sunday's Game

Upper Level tickets are less than $20, but will that convince fans to sit through the pain?

The Salvation Army Kicked Off Its Annual Toy Distribution Friday, December 15th

Thousands of families will receive gifts for their children this holiday season due to donors in the Charlotte area. Check out the gallery from the annual toy distribution ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Panthers Place Veteran TE Hayden Hurst On Injured Reserve After Amnesia Resulting From Concussion

The Carolina Panthers have placed Hayden Hurst on injured reserve just weeks after the veteran tight end’s father, Jerry Hurst, posted on social media that his son was diagnosed with post-traumatic amnesia following a concussion sustained on Nov. 9 against the Chicago Bears.

Officials: Lancaster County Deputy Arrested And Terminated Following Domestic Violence Incident

Investigators say a Lancaster County deputy was arrested and then terminated from his job following a domestic violence incident at his home in Kershaw County, S.C.

AP: A Plane Hit Powerlines Over I-26 In North Carolina And Burst Into Flames.

A small plane crashed on a western North Carolina highway and caught fire Thursday night, but the two people on board escaped life-threatening injuries, authorities said.

GoFundMe: Family Of Three Loses Dog In House Fire

A GoFundMe has been started for a family whose home caught fire on December 13th, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser.

Soulful Santa Swings by the Rising Set!

Santa Claus comes in one size... jolly. But, he comes in all colors and nationalities. Old Saint Nick knows the importance of inclusion, so he has helpers that look just like the boys and girls he delivers toys to at Christmas.

Haberdish Mixing Up Holiday Mocktails

It’s easy to enjoy festive drinks, even without alcohol! Heather Hamilton, bar manager at Haberdish, stopped by Rising to show off some fun ways to drink, without drinking.

Wet & Windy Weekend Ahead

We'll be dry for most of Saturday, but things get soggy in a hurry on Sunday.

Adults Face Their Aquatic Anxiety

Can you swim? Can you tread water for a minute if you had to? A Red Cross survey found 44% of adults cannot perform basic water survival skills. And now is the time of year that a lot of adults face their fear of the water, and learn the life skill of swimming.