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CMPD: Suspect Taken Into Custody After West Charlotte SWAT Operation

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department asked people to avoid a west Charlotte neighborhood while a SWAT Team served an arrest warrant Wednesday morning.

Facebook Board Upholds Trump Suspension

Former President Donald Trump won’t return to Facebook — for now.

The Snark: Emoji Incidents, CTRL, ALT Divorce & Weird News

Derek tackles emoji incidents, the Bill and Melinda Gates divorce, Travis Scott's bestseller, and some weird news.

One More Round of Storms

Last round of scattered storms, before a pleasant end to the week.

Women Who Was Shot 3 Years Ago Has Bullet Pop Out Of Her

Gastonia Woman Shot Accidentally By Police Says Bullet Recently Popped Out Of Her Body

Brittany Lynn says doctors initially told her she was only grazed by the bullet.

NCHSAA Football Championship Games On WCCB Charlotte

The NCHSAA Football Championship Games will be broadcasted on WCCB Charlotte May 6th-8th. The games will be on The CW, MeTV, and streaming on wccbcharlotte.com.

Lancaster County Search Warrant Evidence

Man Wanted After Deputies Find "Deadly Doses" Of Fentanyl Inside Lancaster Home

A man is wanted after deputies say they found 107 grams of Fentanyl, 400 grams of heroin, 45 Hydrocodone pills, 460 grams of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, a .38 revolver, ammunition and $9,480 in cash at a home in Lancaster, according to a news release.

Court: Black Man Made To Work Without Pay Entitled To $546K

After a Black man with intellectual disabilities was enslaved, beaten and forced to work more than 100 hours a week without pay in a South Carolina restaurant, his manager was sentenced to prison and ordered to pay $273,000 in restitution. But a federal appeals court recently ruled the man is entitled to double that amount under federal labor laws.

Georgia Airport Gets New Flights To Texas, North Carolina

A Georgia airport is gaining flights to two more cities including Charlotte.

CMPD: 23-Year-Old Man Arrested, Charged For Sexual Assault

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged a 23-year-old man for a recent break-in and sexual assault.

249 Grams Of Methamphetamine Seized Following High Speed Chase In Alexander County

Two women are facing federal drug trafficking charges after deputies say the women led authorities on a high speed chase while having 249 grams of methamphetamine in the vehicle, according to a news release.

21-Year-Old Gastonia Man Charged With Child Sex Crimes Against Two Victims In Lincoln County

A 21-year-old Gastonia man was arrested in connection to several child sex crimes following an investigation that was sparked after two underage girls received inappropriate messages.

Another Stormy Afternoon

Another round of unsettled weather ahead.

Woman Charged In Cherryville Shooting

A woman has been arrested after police say she shot a man in the head at an apartment complex on Heather Lane in Cherryville.

The Snark: Lipo, Brotherly Love, Special Delivery & Too Many Dog Puns

Derek has bad lipo, a loud drunk, Mr. Irrelevant & bad dog puns in this all new Snark Report.

Catawba County Man To Put $100,000 Prize Towards New Home

While doing some grocery shopping, George Lackey of Newton tried his luck on a 100X The Cash ticket and won the latest $100,000 prize.

Guess that Character: Star Wars Edition

For Star Wars Day, we're playing a game of guess the character. Can anyone go 5 for 5?

Tasty Tuesday: Quesadillas for Cinco de Mayo

Every Tuesday on Rising is Tasty Tuesday - and today we're making quesadillas

Charlotte City Manager Unveils FY 2022 Budget

The Charlotte city manager unveiled the fiscal year 2022 budget to council on Monday night. The $2.7 billion dollar plan addresses transportation, housing, policing, and city services.