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Federal Authorities: Charlotte Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison On Gun Charges

A Charlotte man faces up to 10 years in prison for his involvement in three shooting incidents, federal authorities say.

Police Say 2-Year-Old Shot In Lancaster Expected To Recover

Deputies say a 2-year-old shot at an apartment in Lancaster, S.C. Monday night is being treated at a local hospital for injuries and is expected to make a full recovery.

Police: 1 Arrested, 1 Wanted For Breaking Into Lincoln County Home And Stealing Items

Detectives say one man has been arrested in connection to a break-in at a home in Lincoln County on August 10th and one person involved is still wanted by police.

Charlotte City Council Approves Rezoning For New Chick-Fil-A, Starbucks In Grier Heights

The Charlotte City Council has approved rezoning plans for a new Chick-Fil-A and Starbucks to open in the Grier Heights neighborhood.

New Scottish Law Makes Period Products Free For All

A law has taken effect in Scotland to ensure period products are available free of charge to anyone who needs them.

Deputies Arrest Iredell County Man For Drug Trafficking After Traffic Stop In Statesville

Deputies arrested and charged a 52-year-old Iredell County man for drug trafficking after finding illegal narcotics inside his car during a traffic stop on Saturday.

Union County Sheriff's Office Welcomes K-9 "Griff"

The Union County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce the name of the agency's newest member, K-9 Griff.

What The Tech: College Gadgets For Parents

Right now most of the thoughts about sending kids off to college are for things they might need, like headphones and Bluetooth speakers. But parents need some off-to-college gadgets too, for their peace of mind. If students are leaving home for the first time their parents may worry about their safety and security.

Tasty Tuesday: Nguyen's Noodles Food Truck

The summer of food trucks continues on Rising! Today we're highlighting Nguyen's Noodles Food Truck and four of their dishes you can grab, a pad thai, a knife-cut noodle stir fry, fried rice and a Thai tea.

SLED: Former York County Detention Officer Charged For Allegedly Having Sex With An Inmate

Agents from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) arrested a former York County Detention Center Officer for allegedly having a sexual relationship with an inmate.

Break from the Summer Heat

Cooler temps and drizzle through much of the week.

Council Hears Public Comment On Possible "Social Districts" In Charlotte

You could soon take a stroll with a drink in hand in some Charlotte neighborhoods. City leaders are one step closer to allowing "social districts" in the Queen City.

Starbucks Asks Labor Board To Halt Union Votes Temporarily

Starbucks on Monday asked the National Labor Relations Board to temporarily suspend all union elections at its U.S. stores, citing allegations from a board employee that regional NLRB officials improperly coordinated with union organizers.

Governor Cooper Lifts North Carolina's COVID-19 State Of Emergency

On Monday, Governor Roy Cooper ended the state’s COVID-19 State of Emergency.

Missing Charlotte Man Found Dead In McAlpine Park

Detectives are investigating after finding a missing 48-year-old Charlotte man dead inside McAlpine Park.

Police: 1 Killed, 2 Hospitalized After Shooting In North Charlotte

Detectives are investigating after a 23-year-old was killed and two others were injured in a shooting on Northlake Mall Drive early Sunday morning.

Strong to Severe Storms Possible Across the Region Monday

A cold front will trigger scattered to numerous storms this afternoon and evening.

Six Flags Amusement Park Shooting Near Chicago Leaves 3 Hurt

Three people were injured in a shooting outside a Chicago-area amusement park's entrance that sent visitors scrambling for safety and prompted the park to close early, authorities said.

CMPD: 2 Suspects Identified In The Murder Of An 18-Year-Old In North Charlotte

As a result of continued investigation, detectives have identified two suspects in the murder of Kashawn Johnson.

Pure Intentions Coffee Launches Across 68 Carolina And Georgia Walmart Stores

Charlotte-based Coffee Roaster Pure Intentions Coffee announces a new retail partnership with Walmart across 37 North and South Carolina and 31 Georgia locations.

Congresswoman Alma Adams Tests Positive For COVID-19

On Sunday, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) announced she has tested positive for coronavirus.

What The Tech: App Of The Day, Firefox Focus

Like most people, I browse the internet primarily with the Google Chrome app on my phones and iPad. It's the most popular browser in the world but sometimes I wonder "is there something else I'd like better?"