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CMPD: Missing 14-Year-Old Girl Located

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says the 14-year-old girl that was reported missing from northwest Charlotte, after she was last seen on Sept. 27, has been located.

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Vehicle Crashes Into Salisbury O'Reilly Causing 'Significant Damage'

The Salisbury Fire Department responded to an auto parts store Thursday morning after a vehicle drove into it causing significant damage.

Silver Alert Cancelled For Missing 89-Year-Old Lincoln County Man

A Silver Alert has been cancelled for missing 89-year-old William Reel from Lincoln County after he was found safe in Davidson County.

Charlotte To Require New Hires To Get Vaccinated

All new Charlotte city hires must get a COVID-19 vaccine, city officials told employees in an email Wednesday.

Google Says Flight Search Tool Can Help You Fly ‘Greener’

Searching for flights on Google just got “greener.” A new search feature rolled out Wednesday tells users which flights have lower carbon emissions, giving them the ability to choose flights based on carbon emissions just as they would price or the number of layovers.

Center City Weekend with Moira Quinn

Moira Quinn from Charlotte Center City Partners joins Rising to talk about a few upcoming events happening in the Queen City.

McCaffrey Returns To Practice, Status For Sunday Unclear

Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey returned to practice on a limited basis Wednesday after missing Carolina’s 36-28 loss to the Dallas Cowboys with a hamstring injury.

Pfizer Asks US To Allow COVID Shots For Kids Ages 5 To 11

Pfizer asked the U.S. government Thursday to allow use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11 -- and if regulators agree, shots could begin within a matter of weeks.

North Carolina Charter School Under Fire For Teacher’s Comments

A teacher has resigned from a North Carolina charter school after telling Black students in her class that if not for the Constitution, they would be her “field slaves,” a comment that one parent said brought attention to other racist incidents at the school.

Wilson's World: Previewing Circle K Speed Street and Charlotte Motor Speedway's Bank of America ROVAL 400 and Drive For The Cure 250!

Wilson was joined by Charlotte native and rising Country artist Christina Taylor‎ previewing two big weekend events, Circle K Speed Street and Charlotte Motor Speedway's Bank of America ROVAL 400 and Drive for The Cure 250

Scattered Showers & Storms Through Saturday

Widespread showers and heavy rain through Saturday.

City Leaders Concerned About Growing Number of Traffic Deaths in Charlotte

There are growing concerns about a rising number of traffic deaths in Charlotte. CMPD has investigated 64 traffic deaths so far this year. That's on pace to surpass last year's total of 81.

Grandmother Killed In Vinton Street Murder

CMPD: Man Charged With Killing Charlotte Grandmother After Breaking Into Her Home

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have arrested Donnell Gray, 49, for the murder of Diane Sanders in a northwest Charlotte homicide Monday afternoon.

Deputies Arrest A Man Who Allegedly Sexually Assaulted An Employee At The Mecklenburg County Courthouse

Deputies arrested a 24-year-old man on Wednesday after he allegedly sexually assaulted an employee at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse.

York County And Fort Mill School District Go To Court Over Disagreement On How To Spend Funds

York County and the Fort Mill School District are going to court over a disagreement on how to spend the Fort Mill School District Impact Fees.

Stanly County Board Chair Resigns After Receiving Death Threats

After a tense school board meeting Tuesday night, board chairman Jeff Chance announced his resignation effective immediately after revealing his life had been threatened.

CMPD: Detectives Rule Fatal Shooting During Armed Robbery In Uptown Charlotte As Justified

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have determined the fatal shooting in uptown Charlotte on Sunday, September 19th was justified.

Police Investigate A Suspicious Package Left At The Gaston County Courthouse

Some roads in Gastonia closed on Wednesday as police began investigating a suspicious package left at the Gaston County Courthouse.

Fed Up By Pandemic, U.S. Food Workers Launch Rare Strikes

A summer of labor unrest at U.S. food manufacturers has stretched into fall, as pandemic-weary workers continue to strike for better pay.

Bank of America Raises Minimum Hourly Wage To $21

Bank of America announced on Wednesday it has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $21.

Vaulted Oak Brewing In Charlotte To Host Grateful Dead Pre-Show

Calling all Deadheads, a.k.a. fans of American rock band the Grateful Dead, to head on over to Vaulted Oak Brewing before the Grateful Dead concert on October 11th for a pre-show filled with surpises.