Driver Facing Several Charges After Deadly Northeast Charlotte Crash
A driver is facing several charges including a DWI after a fatal northeast Charlotte crash Monday, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
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AAA To Measure Surface Cleanliness During Hotel Inspections
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many hotels have enacted enhanced cleaning procedures and housekeeping standards, including the promise of cleaning high-touch surfaces. AAA will now test sanitation levels of high-touch surfaces, as part of its evaluation.
2 Teenagers Arrested After Former Carolina Panthers Thomas Davis' Home Was Broken Into, McLaren Wrecked
Two teenagers have been arrested after deputies said they broke into former Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis' home and wrecked his sports car, according to the Union County Sheriff's Office.
CMPD: Teenager Charged In South Charlotte Armed Robbery
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have charged one teenager for his involvement in a south Charlotte armed robbery on Thursday.
North Carolina Ban On Down Syndrome Abortions Goes To Governor
North Carolina senators approved a bill on Thursday to bar women from getting abortions on the basis of race, sex or a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
Your Shot At A Million: Gov. Cooper Announces $4M Cash And College Tuition Drawings To Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations
As part of North Carolina’s effort to encourage more North Carolinians to receive COVID-19 vaccines, Governor Roy Cooper announced $4 Million Summer Cash and College Tuition drawings to motivate those who have not yet been vaccinated — and thank those who have.
Stanly County Teacher Arrested After Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Teenager
Deputies say a 28-year-old Stanly County teacher is under arrest after he allegedly sexually assaulted a teenage student at the Tarheel Challenge Academy in New London.
Cabarrus County Couple Bag $110,000 Cash 5 Jackpot
Barbara and John Schuck of Concord took a chance on a Cash 5 ticket and took home a $110,000 jackpot prize.
High School Teacher Accused Of Indecent Liberties With Student In Monroe
A Monroe high school teacher was arrested and charged after he was accused of indecent liberties with a student.
CMPD: Man Arrested For Allegedly Kidnapping Woman, Victim Found Safe
Charlotte police say they have located and arrested the 22-year-old man who allegedly kidnapped a woman in east Charlotte Wednesday.
Crime Stoppers: Thieves Steal $16,000 Worth Of Purses From SouthPark Mall
Authorities are trying to identify two suspects accused of stealing purses valued at more than $16,000 from Gucci in SouthPark Mall, according to Charlotte Crime Stoppers.
Legislature Nears Delaying Elections In Some Cities To 2022
About three dozen municipalities — Charlotte and Greensboro among them — would see scheduled fall elections moved to early next year in legislation approved unanimously by the House on Wednesday that anticipates delayed redistricting.
Feds Accuse Charlotte Woman Of Pushing Fake COVID-19 Cure
A Charlotte woman has been accused of peddling a fake COVID-19 cure during the height of the pandemic and continuing to offer it despite warnings to stop.
Carolina Renaissance Festival Auditions with Lord Mayor John Bullfrog
Hear ye - hear ye! The Carolina Renaissance Festival is back - and you could get involved
90's Themed "Selfie Museum" to Open in Concord in July
If you grew up in the 90's, or just love the decade, there's a new local experience to conjure up your nostalgia. It's part of a new trend called "selfie museums."
Two Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Will Sit Empty For Two More Years
The Board of Education decided to postpone boundary decisions after dozens of parents expressed concerns about student assignments.
Salisbury Police Open Homicide Investigation After Fatal Shooting
Detectives with the Salisbury Police Department have opened a homicide investigation after a man was shot and killed on Wednesday.
Federal Authorities: Charlotte Man Convicted For Operating As Money Mule In $2 Million Dollar Scheme
A federal jury convicted a 40-year-old Charlotte man on Wednesday for his involvement in a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scheme that defrauded at least six companies of close to $2 million dollars.
Tasty Tuesday: Lemonade Dole Whips
It's heating up outside so we're keepin' it cool in the Rising kitchen. Derek James and Lauren McDonald are blending the trending Lemonade Dole Whips, a twist on the famous Disney Dole Whips. And if you've caught a Tasty Tuesday before, you know we either nail it or fail it.
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