Carolina Panthers and Lowe’s Present Panthers Spirit Rocks! Art Contest for Schools Across the Carolinas
The Carolina Panthers announce the launch of the Panthers Spirit Rocks! Art Contest presented by Lowe’s.
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Up 'n Adam: Cirque du Soleil OVO
Adam Wurtzel got a behind the scenes look at Cirque du Soleil's "OVO."
Surry Co., NC Board of Elections chair charged with child abuse, resigns from his position
Police in Wilmington arrested James Yokeley earlier this month, after he told them he found pills in ice cream he bought at a Dairy Queen for his two granddaughters. Investigators say it was Yokeley himself who put the pills in the ice cream.
85-year-old driver hits gas instead of brake, crashes into Dollar Tree store
Gastonia Police say three people were hurt when a driver crashed through the front window of a Dollar Tree store on West Franklin Boulevard on Thursday.
CMPD officers shoot, hit suspect who they say fired shots toward them
Investigators say 20-year-old Benny Hall fired multiple shots "toward the direction" of officers, who fired back. Hall was hit, and taken to the hospital.
One person shot inside business office near Cotswold Shopping Center
Police are investigating after someone was shot in south Charlotte, across the street from the Cotswold Village Shopping Center.
Rescue crews searching for missing swimmer in Mountain Island Lake
The Huntersville Fire Department is assisting Gaston County emergency crews in the search for a missing swimmer in Mountain Island Lake.
North Carolina plays its 1st game under Bill Belichick when the Tar Heels host TCU on Labor Day
North Carolina plays its first game under NFL coaching great Bill Belichick when it hosts TCU on Labor Day.
Fed official sues Trump over attempt to fire her, challenging his power over the independent agency
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is suing the Trump administration in an effort to overturn the president’s attempt to fire her, launching an unprecedented legal battle that could significantly reshape the Fed’s longstanding political independence.
2025 Charlotte Labor Day Parade
The 2025 Charlotte Labor Day Parade will be held Monday September 1st at 11 am in uptown Charlotte.
Panda Fest brings panda-themed cultural experience to Ballantyne’s Backyard September 2025
One of the nation’s most popular outdoor Asian food festivals is making its way to the Queen City! Panda Fest lands in Charlotte Sept. 14–16, 2025, bringing a three-day, panda-themed cultural celebration to Ballantyne’s Backyard.
'Mick Unplugged' podcast host talks new book
Host of the #1 ranked podcast Mick Unplugged Everywhere Mick Hunt joins Rising to talk about his newest book 'How to be a good leader when you've never had one.'
Up 'n Adam: Local International Tennis Tournament player
Adam Wurtzel met a local player from Denver, North Carolina who competed in the 2025 ITF Masters Tour tennis tournament.
One person seriously injured after police shooting in Charlotte
CMPD is investigating a police shooting that sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries Thursday morning
Iredell Co. Sheriff's deputies say missing 8-month-old baby has been found and is safe
The Iredell County Sheriff's Office says 30-year-old Carmen Edith Rodriguez is accused of taking her daughter, 8-month-old Samantha Roetzel, without custodial rights.
Panthers starting left tackle Ickey Ekwonu has appendectomy and is day to day ahead of season opener
Carolina Panthers starting left tackle Ickey Ekwonu underwent an appendectomy, leaving his status for the team’s Sept. 7 game against Jacksonville up in the air.
Minneapolis police: shooting at Catholic school has left 3 dead, including shooter, and 17 injured
A shooting Wednesday at a Minneapolis Catholic school has killed two children as they prayed and injured 17 other people, 14 of them kids.
Cracker Barrel is keeping its old-time logo after new design elicited an uproar
Cracker Barrel said late Tuesday it’s returning to its old logo after critics — including President Donald Trump — protested the company’s plan to modernize
Vikings bring back veteran Adam Thielen for WR depth in trade with the Panthers
The Vikings traded draft picks for Thielen, who has the third-most catches in franchise history.
