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Suspect Arrested After 17-Year-Old Is Shot To Death Near Freedom Drive

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department has arrested a suspect involved in the deadly shooting Of a 17-year-old.

Teen Athlete Loses Legs In Crash; Prosecutor Asked To Resign

The Missouri attorney general called Wednesday for the resignation of St. Louis' elected prosecutor, after a motorist who repeatedly violated his bond conditions on earlier charges crashed and injured a teenage volleyball player from Tennessee, resulting in amputation of both of her legs.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library And Teach For America North Carolina Join Forces To Bolster Equitable Educational Success

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library (CML) announces a partnership with Teach for America North Carolina (TFA NC), a national nonprofit dedicated to expanding educational opportunities for children.

Gunman Kills 3, Including Reporter Covering Initial Shooting

A gunman accused of killing a woman in the Orlando area returned to the same neighborhood hours later and shot four more people, killing a journalist covering the original shooting and a 9-year-old child, Florida police said.

Charlotte Edit Sale Returns With Dynamite Discounts On Designer Fashion

This week marks the return of the semi-annual Charlotte Edit Sale. Rising's Lauren McDonald gets a behind the scenes look at the semi-annual Charlotte Edit Sale.

Warm Winter Good for Business, Bad for Snow-Lovers

The Queen City is on track for a top-five warmest winter on record. While the climate implications are concerning, thousands flocked to parks and businesses thanks to the spring-like weather.

Gallons Of Oil Spilled In Little Sugar Creek, Cleanup Is Underway

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services says utility workers were boring under Morehead St when an equipment failure caused about 150 gallons of hydraulic oil to spill. Between 20 to 30 gallons of oil went into Little Sugar Creek around Medical Center Dr.

Flybird Adjustable Dumbbells Can Help You Build Strength And Tone Muscles From The Comfort Of Your Home

Flybird Adjustable Dumbbells are the perfect option for anyone who wants to build strength and tone muscles from the comfort of their home.

Police: Anti-Semitic Flag Found At The Temple Of The High Country In Boone

The Boone Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect who allegedly raised an anti-semitic flag at the Temple of the High Country.

Community Remembers Dallas Teen Killed In Car Crash

A family in Gaston County is grieving the tragic loss of a senior in high school. 17-year-old Walker Hayes was killed in a car crash on Monday.

Denver Woman Charged After Hitting Deputy With Car

A Lincoln County deputy is recovering after being hit by a car on Monday.

Big South Championships: Talking With Winthrop's Women's Basketball Coach

Winthrop's Lady Eagles Preparing For The Big South Championships

Despite having a short bench due to an injury-riddled season, Head Coach, Semeka Randall Lay, says her team has been giving everything they got.

What the Tech: Lock Down Your iPhone

As you know, someone can unlock your phone while you sleep by aiming the camera at your Face. Jamey Tucker suggested turning on "require attention" in settings under Face ID, which will require your eyes to be open to unlock your phone.

Payroll Problems Persist For Local Educators

With tax season right around the corner, they say many of their W-2s are incorrect because of being overpaid, underpaid or double deductions.

Family Claims Chick-Fil-A Employee Used Racist Slur On Receipt

A Charlotte family is taking legal action against Chick-Fil-A after an employee put a racial slur on their receipt. The fast food chain is saying it's a misspelling of the customer's name.

New Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Rocks Turkey

Once again, rescuers are searching for people trapped under rubble after magnitude 6.3 quake rocks Turkey on Monday

Don't Waste Your Money: IRS Free Tax Filing Program

TurboTax and H&R Block have just dropped out of the IRS’ Free File program. John Matarese explains why this is making free filing tougher for many people.

Warmth Springs Into Carolinas

Record highs are in the forecast as we round into the second half of the week.

AP: Richard Belzer, Stand-Up Comic and TV Detective, Dies At 78

Richard Belzer, the longtime stand-up comedian who became one of TV's most indelible detectives as John Munch in “Homicide: Life on the Street” and “Law & Order: SVU,” has died. He was 78.

AP: Flaco The Escaped Zoo Owl Can Remain In The Wilds Of NYC

For two weeks, an owl that escaped from New York's Central Park Zoo has flown from treetop to treetop, eluding capture and amassing legions of fans worried about its ability to survive alone in the big city.

Supporters Of Shanquella Robinson March To Post Office, Send Letters Of Concern To Mexican Authorities

A group of friends, community activists and supporters of Shanquella Robinson marched to a local post office with dozens of pink letters in hand Saturday calling on Mexican authorities to take action.