North Carolina Senate Gives Initial Approval To Legalizing Medical Marijuana
North Carolina got a step closer to legalizing medical marijuana on Thursday when the state Senate gave it its initial approval.
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Free Fans For Senior Citizens In Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County is giving out free fans to senior citizens starting Thursday, June 20th.
Four Construction Workers Trapped After Fire At Old CLT Airport Tower
Four workers were trapped by smoke after a fire broke out at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport this morning, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.
Panthers Kick Off 30th Season With Slate Of Fan Events This Summer
In the ramp up to the 2024 NFL campaign, and in celebration of the teamβs 30thΒ season, the Carolina Panthers today are announcing details of the teamβs 2024 Training Camp presented by Ticketmaster and Fan Fest presented by Daimler Truck North America.
City Awards $1.2M in Opportunity Fund Grants, Seeds Implementation Of New Arts And Culture Plan
The City of Charlotte Arts and Culture Advisory Board is distributing nearly $1.2 million to local artists and arts and cultural groups via Opportunity Fund grants, bringing the total of the Opportunity Fundβs investments to more than $2.7 million in the last two years.
Charlotte Comedic Social Media Sensation Joking Around on Rising
Comedian Christian Johnson stops by Rising to joke around
Kannapolis' Mayor Expects 100,000 People In 20 Years
The mayor projects the city will continue to add about 1,000 people per year for the next decade. He believes within 20 years, the city's population will hit 100,000.
Salvation Army Closing Center In Gastonia, Moving To Homeless Prevention
The Salvation Army says it will transition its emergency homeless shelter program to a homelessness prevention program.
North Carolina Revives The Possibility Of Legalizing Medical Marijuana
North Carolina senators are pushing to legalize medical marijuana again, but itβs unclear if the state House will approve it.
Suspect Wanted In Cleveland County After Chase, Gunfight With Deputies
A suspect is on the run after leading a chase and exchanging gunfire with deputies in a stolen vehicle on Wednesday.
Cedar Fair And Six Flags Update Merger, Plans For Carowinds
Cedar Fair, the parent company of Carowinds, announced Tuesday that it expects its planned merger with Six Flags to be complete by July 1.
Local Woman Wins $700,000 Lottery Prize
Donna Smith won a huge lottery prize over the weekend. She bought a $10 777 ticket from the Run-In convenience store on Gilead Road Sunday morning.
South Carolina Man Sentenced To 13 Years For Armed Robberies
A York County man was sentenced to 13 years in prison after robbing three fast food businesses in Charlotte in June of 2022.
Cooper Makes Push For Child Care Funding During Stop In Charlotte
A new statewide survey shows that about a third of North Carolina's child care centers are at risk of closing their doors when COVID-era funding expires this month.
Convicted Felon Arrested For Illegally Possessing Weapons, Narcotics
A convicted felon was arrested after deputies said they found five firearms and approximately 77 grams of narcotics at his residence in Catawba County.
49-Year-Old Man Sentenced For Robbing His Former Employer, Shooting Three Victims
A 49-year-old Charlotte man will serve the next 34 years in prison for committing an armed robbery on his former employer in July of 2021.
Juneteenth At The Gantt | PHOTOS
This year's Juneteenth lineup focuses on the artistic perspectives of our youth, modern conversations surrounding the cross-cultural impact of Blackness, and the importance of positive exchange as a form of community care.
Unloaded Weapons Don't Violate N.C. Safe Gun Storage Law, Appeals Court Says
A North Carolina appeals court has decided that a gun must be loaded for someone to be convicted of failing to properly store the weapon at home to protect minors living there.
