North Carolina News

Local Author Inspiring Families Ahead of Easter

Easter is about more than chocolate, bunnies and egg hunts... it's a chance to spend more time with your family and create a fun and faith-focused Easter.

HopeWay Launches New Treatment Program for Veterans and First Responders

Veterans and first responders are the unsung heroes who put their lives on the line daily. Doctor Justin Johnson with HopeWay stopped by the Rising studio to share details on the launch of their new treatment program.

Animal Care & Control Dog Kennel Renovations - Part Four In Progress And Part 5 Set To Begin

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control (ACC) has been undergoing critically needed renovations on its dog kennels since last September. ACC is happy to report that all the lost dog kennels have completed the renovation process. The goal is to have them completed around April 12th.

Sinkhole Unearths Rumored Moonshine Cave At North Wilkesboro Speedway

A possible moonshine cave has been discovered underneath the concrete frontstretch grandstands at historic North Wilkesboro Speedway, according to race officials.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Shares Meaningful Medicine With Families

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools families at many Title I schools are benefiting from a Meaningful Medicine program, a partnership established by Atrium Health and Bank of America.

Report: NC Ranks #2 State In US For Women-Owned Businesses

That's for a variety of reasons including tax incentives, training and mentorship. We spotlight a new woman-owned small business as part of our National Women's History Month coverage.

North Carolina Elections Board Finalizes Results From Primary Marked By New Voter ID Rules

North Carolina’s primary election results earlier this month have been made official, with a handful of key incumbents losing and a few U.S. House and statewide nominee races heading to runoffs.

Charlotte And Albemarle Announce $10,000 Grant Opportunity For Nonprofits Empowering Youth

Sponsored by Albemarle, a grant of $10,000 is now available to aid an organization’s programming and initiatives focused on the upward mobility of youth.

Biden And Harris Team Up For Health Care Event In North Carolina

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will team up in Raleigh, North Carolina, for an event focused on promoting their health care agenda.

Connecting Eligible Veterans To Nutrition Benefits

Approximately 14,000 North Carolina veterans and their families are likely eligible for the state’s newly expanded Medicaid benefits.

Camper Explosion Injures Two In Gaston County

A man and a woman were hurt when an explosion ripped through a camper just after 10 p.m. on a property on Ferrell Grove Road north of McAdenville Monday night.

Tree Branch Falls, Kills 8-Year-Old In Burke County

Authorities say a branch fell from a tree, hitting and killing an 8-year-old in Burke County.

Up 'n Adam: Reed Gold Mine

Adam Wurtzel got very historical as he took a trip to Reed Gold Mine, where the first gold in America was recorded and discovered.

Homicide Investigation In West Charlotte

A homicide investigation is underway after a person suffering life-threatening injuries died in the hospital.

Armed Subject Arrested At Walmart In Monroe

Police say they have arrested a 32-year-old man after he wore a bullet proof vest and multiple firearms at the Walmart on W. Roosevelt Blvd.

Police: Kannapolis School Teacher Charged With Sex Crimes

A former A.L. Brown High School faculty member has been charged with various sex crimes involving a child.

Bracket Not Busted: All Top 8 Seeds Advance To Sweet 16 In Chalky March Madness

March Madness arrived with visions of chaos. Based on last year's bracket, there was little reason to doubt it.

Charlotte SHOUT! 2024

Uptown Charlotte will be filled with creative energy as Charlotte SHOUT!, an annual celebration of the city’s art, culture and community built on the pillars of art, music, food and ideas, returns March 29 through April 14, 2024.