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Series Of Trades Leads To Panthers Taking First Running Back In NFL Draft

20-year-old Jonathon tore his ACL in November of 2023 while playing at the University of Texas.

Biden Officials Indefinitely Postpone Ban On Menthol Cigarettes Amid Election-Year Pushback

President Joe Biden’s administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking advocates but could avoid a political backlash from Black voters in November.

Midwest Tornadoes Cause Severe Damage In Omaha Suburbs

A tornado plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, on Friday afternoon, damaging hundreds of homes and other structures as the twister tore for miles along farmland and into subdivisions.

Missing 17-Year-Old Sought In Matthews

The Matthews Police Department are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 17-year-old girl.

One Person Seriously Injured In West Charlotte Shooting, Crash

One person is in the hospital with serious injuries following a shooting at a home in west Charlotte.

Second Arrest Made In Jack In The Box Employee Homicide

A 16-year-old juvenile was arrested in Rock Hill in connection to the deadly shooting of a Jack in the Box employee last month.

Please Let The Coach And GM Pick This Year. David Tepper. Carolina Panthers. WCCB Charlotte.

Panthers' Owner David Tepper Stops At Charlotte Restaurant Over Sign Saying He Should Stay Out Of Draft Decisions

Another Tepper Tantrum?? Carolina Panthers' owner David Tepper is seen on surveillance video inside Dilworth Neighborhood Bar and Grille discussing a sign out front that reads, "Please let the coach & GM pick this year."

Charlotte Man Enjoys $2 Million Scratch-Off Win

A Charlotte man tried his luck on a $20 scratch-off and won a $2 million prize.

Mooresville Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Assault With Hammer, Screwdriver

A 32-year-old man was charged with attempted murder after allegedly assaulting a victim with a hammer and a screwdriver in Mooresville.

Flight Attendant Indicted In Attempt To Record Teen Girl In Airplane Bathroom

An American Airlines flight attendant was indicted Thursday after authorities said he tried to secretly record video of a 14-year-old girl using an airplane bathroom last September.

Six People Injured In CMS Bus Crash In Mint Hill

Six people, including two students and a bus driver, were transported to a hospital after a Charlotte-Mecklenburg School bus was involved in a vehicle crash on Friday afternoon.

Rabies Cases Being Investigated In Multiple Counties

A warning has been issued as officials investigate multiple rabies cases in our area.

New Deep-Water Channel Allows First Ship To Pass Key Bridge Wreckage In Baltimore

The first cargo ship passed through a newly opened deep-water channel in Baltimore on Thursday after being stuck in the harbor since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed four weeks ago, halting most maritime traffic through the city’s port.

UNC Charlotte Students Protest The End Of D.E.I. On Campus

Members of the Black Student Union protested on campus Thursday calling on the university's Board of Trustees to keep the D.E.I. program.

AP: The NFL Draft Gives Players A Chance To Flaunt Their Style On The Red Carpet

The NFL draft gives players a chance to flaunt their style. Terrion Arnold made the most of it.

What the Tech: Mother's Day Gadget Ideas

The clock is ticking to find the ideal gift for Mother’s Day and the best gift of all is, quite frankly, the gift of relaxation.

Two Charter Buses Carrying Students To Carowinds For Field Trip Crash On I-85 North

A bus driver and multiple students were transported to the hospital after two charter buses carrying students to Carowinds were involved in a crash Friday morning.

Charlotte Checkers in the Calder Cup Playoffs

The Charlotte Checkers coming up big Thursday night in the first round of the playoffs. After a late, shorthanded goal for the win, the team is off today before another big game on Saturday. Checkers Director of Broadcasting, TJ Chillot, joined Rising today to tell us about the big game - or games - this weekend!