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North Carolina Invests Over $29 Million Into Trails

North Carolina is investing $29.25 million into the Complete the Trails Fund, which will provide grants for State Trail projects and build capacity for State Trail nonprofit partner organizations.

Kyle Rittenhouse Cleared Of All Charges In Kenosha Shootings

Kyle Rittenhouse has been acquitted of all charges after pleading self-defense in the deadly Kenosha, Wisconsin, shootings that became a flashpoint in the nation’s debate over guns, vigilantism and racial injustice.

Charlotte Auto Show Drives Into Town

The 28th rendition of the Charlotte Auto Show speeds into the Queen City through Saturday.

CMS Holds Briefing Over How It Plans To Address Sexual Misconduct Allegations | VIDEO

Superintendent Earnest Winston held a news briefing Friday morning over how CMS plans to handle allegations of sexual misconduct in the future including hiring more Title IX office staff.

Salvation Army Kicks Off Holiday Season With Its Red Kettle Campaign

The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte is kicking off its annual Christmas giving program, the Red Kettle Campaign, Friday morning at Carolina Place Mall.

Colder and Drier Start to Weekend; Cold Front to Start the Week

Better rain chances return Thanksgivng week along with the coldest temps of the season so far.

Fitness Friday: Volofit HIIT Workout

Volofit joins us on Rising to show us a HIIT workout.

Wilson's World: At Pet In The City With The Charlotte Fire Department Sharing Tips To Keep The Entire Family Safe For Thanksgiving

Wilson was at Pet in the City with the Charlotte Fire Department sharing tips for keeping the entire family safe for Thanksgiving and also a big announcement about the Charlotte Fire Dogs!

Crews Put Out Fire At Concord Home

Firefighters were able to extinguish a fire at a home in Concord in under six minutes Thursday night. Fire officials say no one was hurt in the fire.

StarMed Healthcare Is Seeking Children To Participate In Moderna Vaccine Clinical Trial

StarMed Healthcare is seeking children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years old to participate in the Moderna KidCOVE COVID-19 vaccine study. The testing is to study the vaccine’s safety and efficacy for children and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in young ages.

Community Remembers Beloved Charlotte Doctor As a Trailblazer, Healer

Dr. Ophelia Garmon-Brown passed away after a battle with cancer. She was the first African American female resident in family medicine in Charlotte.

Piedmont Flight Attendants Picket Outside Of Charlotte Douglas Airport

Holiday travel is ramping up as some flight attendants consider a strike at Charlotte Douglas airport. The negotiations with Piedmont Airlines and their flight attendants have stalled leading to a possible strike next month.

"Fundamental Justice": Judge Clears 2 In Malcolm X Slaying

One of the men exonerated decades after the 1965 killing of Malcolm X says that “I am an 83-year-old man who was victimized by the criminal justice system.”

Police: Man Killed In Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting In Gaston County

Detectives have identified Chucky Bowden, 54, as the man who died following an officer-involved shooting in Gaston County on Thursday.

15th Annual Festival On The Square Coming To Granite Falls On November 22nd

The 15th Annual Festival on the Square Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held Monday, November 22nd in downtown Granite Falls.

Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In South Charlotte

A rabies alert was sent out to residents on or near Carter Creek Drive in Charlotte at 7 p.m. after a raccoon tested positive for rabies in the area, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control.

Charlotte Auto Show Hosts Handbags, Heels, & Horsepower Event Benefitting Kids With Cancer | PHOTOS

On Thursday, the Charlotte Auto Show hosted a Handbags, Heels, & Horsepower event in support of a local foundation whose mission is to help kids with cancer.

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Free, Virtual QPR Suicide Prevention Training On November 20th

Ask a question, save a life. On Saturday, November 20th take two hours out of your day to attend a free, virtual QPR suicide prevention training session with mental health advocate Fonda Bryant of Charlotte.

Federal Judge Sentences 5 For Involvement In N.C. Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring

A federal judge handed down sentences of up to 15 years in prison to five individuals for their involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking ring in North Carolina.

Final Sunrise Today in Utqiagvik, Alaska for 64 Days

Polar night arrives in Utqiagvik, Alaska today. The sun will not rise for 64 days!

FCC: 3G Cellular Networks & Service To Be Phased Out

As early as January 1st, mobile carriers plan to shut down their 3G networks. So, if your mobile phone is more than a few years old, you may need to upgrade in order to stay connected.