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Gaston County Child Death Investigation

An investigation is underway after a child was found unresponsive on the evening of Tuesday, November 7th.

16 Additional Counties Issued Burn Ban In Western North Carolina

A burn ban has been put into effect for another 16 western North Carolina counties due to an increasing risk of wildfires, according to the North Carolina Forest Service.

3 Charged With Running Sex Ring That Catered To Elected Officials, Other Wealthy Clients

Three people have been charged with running a sophisticated commercial sex ring in Massachusetts and Virginia that catered to well-connected clients such as elected officials and military officers, federal prosecutors said on Wednesday.

Voters Approve $2.5 Bond Package For Cms

Voters Approve $2.5 Billion Bond Package For CMS

WCCB's Marvin Beach discusses CMS $2.5 Billion bond package approval.

Tariq Bokhari Wins Charlotte City Council District 6 Race

WCCB's Emma Mondo chats with City Council District 6 Winner Tariq Bokhari.

Mooresville Officer Involved Incident Results In One Dead

Mooresville Police Department responded to a call regarding a man, Robert Berry, planning to harm himself and resulted in an officer discharging his weapon five times.

Brown Defeats Bowers In 2023 General Election

Democrat Tiawana Brown Wins Charlotte City Council District 3 Seat

Brown faced off against Republican challenger James Bowers in the 2023 General Election.

Ice Skating Rink Launches At Camp North End On November 22nd

Camp North End is excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated Mistletoe Market, this year with the addition of Ice Skating at Camp North Pole, an enchanting winter destination featuring a pop-up outdoor ice skating rink, igloo photo moments, seasonal drinks, a variety of seating options to watch the action, and a cozy warming station to serve as a respite from the elements.

A Meta Engineer Saw His Own Child Face Harassment On Instagram. Now, He's Testifying Before Congress

Frances Haugen is testifying before Congress about the harms of Facebook and Instagram after his daughter faces harassment on social media.

Police: Mooresville Man Stabbed In Domestic Dispute

A woman has been arrested in connection with an alleged domestic violence stabbing, according to the Mooresville Police Department.

Tim Moore Announces Congressional Run In NC-14

North Carolina Speaker of the House Tim Moore officially announced his candidacy for Congress in the 14th Congressional district.

Veterans Day Parade Gold Line Service Impacts

On Saturday, Nov. 11, CityLYNX Gold Line service will be suspended between French Street and CTC stations for the Veterans Day Parade from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Travel Expert Carly Caramanna: Travvy Awards

Rising's Travel Expert, Carly Caramanna (@adventuresbycarly) stopped by to chat about this year's big Travvy Award winners.

Uncle Kracker at a "Cruising Altitude"

Adam Wurtzel got to chat with Uncle Kracker about his new music, live on Rising.

Officials In North Carolina Declare State Of Emergency As Wildfires Burn Hundreds Of Acres

Officials have declared a state of emergency in a western North Carolina community where a wildfire has burned hundreds of acres, some structures and now is threatening dozens of homes.

Mint Hill Officer Struck By Car While Directing Traffic

A Mint Hill officer was struck by a car while directing traffic and suffered significant injuries.

'Doc' Antle Of Netflix's 'Tiger King' Pleads Guilty To Wildlife Trafficking And Money Laundering

An animal trainer featured in the popular Netflix series “Tiger King” has received a suspended two-year sentence after being convicted of wildlife trafficking in Virginia, the state attorney general’s office announced.

Deputies: Granite Falls Pastor Charged With Sex Crimes Against Children

A Granite Falls pastor has been arrested in connection with child exploitation crimes, according to a news release.

AP Survey Finds 55 Of 69 Schools In Major College Football Now Sell Alcohol At Stadiums On Game Day

Selling beer and wine has become the norm after years of booze flowing only outside the stadiums at tailgates in college football.

Prince William Says Deeper Global Cooperation Can Win The Fight Against Illegal Wildlife Trafficking

Britain's Prince William said Monday that seven countries — Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Singapore, Britain and the United States — have committed at a wildlife summit to deepen their intelligence-sharing and other cooperation to combat money laundering by international gangs engaged in the illegal wildlife trade.