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Hot and Humid Start to the School Year

Typical summertime pattern continues for the first half of the week. Mid-week cold front brings a slightly cooler and drier pattern.

Silver Alert For 81-Year-Old Mount Holly Woman Cancelled, Woman Found Safe

Brenda Thomas has been located and reunited with her family.

Suspect Wanted in Fatal Rock Hill Shooting

A man is wanted in connection to a shooting on Deas Street that left one dead and another injured.

Back-To-School! Many School Districts Hold Their First Day On Monday

Monday, August 29th, marks the start of the fall semester for multiple school districts in our area.

Summer Steps Into September

Did you know that two-thirds of September is still summer? Mother Nature will give us a stark reminder, in case you've forgotten.

Suspect Arrested Following Fatal Shooting At Lancaster Motor Speedway

A 53-year-old man was killed after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds on Saturday, August 27th.

Artemis I: The Next Giant Step For Exploration

Artemis 1 is an uncrewed test flight set to launch on Monday. This will set the stage to land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon.

August Is Back

It hasn't exactly been pool weather over the past couple of weeks, but summer has snatched the reins again.

The Males Place: Mentorship, Agriculture, And Social Justice

Right in the heart of Charlotte, past Fred Alexander park stands a strong tribe, grounded in its roots, unified and dedicated to changing the lives of Charlotte’s black youth. It is The Males Place.

Lancaster County Using Social Media To Help Enhance Security In Schools

The district posts on Facebook informing parents of important issues involving their children.

Charlotte Man Found Not Guilty Of Murdering Girlfriend's Child

Christopher Sims was charged with murder in the death of a 2-year-old boy back in 2017. Friday, A local jury found Sims was not guilty of the crime.

CMPD: Arrest Made In Plaza Midwood Stabbing

Police have arrested one suspect and another arrest is pending for a second suspect currently in the hospital for their involvement in an altercation turned stabbing in Plaza Midwood on Thursday.

Governor Cooper Appoints News DA For Cabarrus County

On Friday, Governor Roy Cooper announced the appointment of Ashlie Shanley to serve as District Attorney in Prosecutorial District 25, serving Cabarrus County.

Bear Seen Near South Carolina Elementary School, Officials Say

Clover Police responded to call Thursday night in reference to a bear being spotted in the area of Kinard Elementary School.

Police: Lincoln County Man Arrested On Drug Charges After Traffic Stop

A Lincoln County man was arrested on drug charges and outstanding warrants after a traffic stop on Thursday.

Anson County 911 Restored

911 has been restored to Anson County. As of Friday, emergency officials say all but one 911 line has been restored.

Kannapolis Police Arrest Woman For Exploiting Elderly Patients At Nursing Home

A woman working at a local nursing home In Kannapolis has been charged for using her position of trust to gain access to an elderly patient's bank account in order to withdraw $45,000 from the victim's savings.

Turkish Pop Star Jailed Over Joke About Religious Schools

Turkish pop star Gulsen has been arrested on charges of “inciting hatred and enmity” with a joke she made about Turkey’s religious schools, the country’s state-run news agency reported

Nutmobile Says Goodbye to Derek

The Nutmobile is in town! The nut on wheels stopped by Rising to say goodbye to Derek on his last day!

Derek James Says Goodbye After 22 Years In Charlotte

Friday is Derek James' last day in the Queen City. After 22 years in Charlotte and 18 years with WCCB, he will be moving to Minneapolis, M.N. to be closer to family.