North Carolina News

Will Europe's Ban on Russian Diesel Hike Global Fuel Prices?

Europe is taking another big step toward cutting its energy ties with Russia, banning imports of diesel fuel and other products made from crude oil in Russian refineries.

Missing 70-Year-Old Charlotte Man Found Safe

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says that John Corrigan, who went missing January 28th, was found safe.

Vigils Held In Charlotte For Tyre Nichols

This weekend people all around the country and in Charlotte are remembering the life of Tyre Nichols.

AP:Tyre Nichols Case Revives Calls For Change In Police Culture

Advocates say nothing less than a cultural change in law enforcement will provide the safety and liberty Black people demand.

Charlotte Community Gathers In Uptown To Protest After The Footage Release Of Tyre Nichols

Protest arose in Charlotte after the Memphis Police Department released graphic footage revealing the murder of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols.

Family Of Malik Boyd Demand Justice For His Accused Killer

Family Of 20-Year-Old Man Demands Justice For Son's Murder

Malik Boyd was shot to death last April in East Charlotte. The family believes their son's accused killer will be offered a plea deal from the Mecklenburg County District Attorney.

Plaintiff Plans To Drop Lawsuit Over Union County's Illegal School Calendar

Plaintiff Plans To Drop Lawsuit Against Union County Over Illegal School

The lawsuit against union county schools over its illegal school schedule next year will be dropped according to one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit.

CMS To Change School Bus Stop Strategy

In some cases, the new Express Stops could mean students have to travel up to three miles just to catch the bus.

Mecklenburg Co. Sheriff Recently Changed Policy To Reduce Risk Of Traffic Stops Turning Deadly

MCSO adopted a new policy in September that deputies will no longer pull over drivers for low-level offenses as the basis for the traffic stop.

Cleveland County Man Who Claimed He Had Bomb Near Capitol Pleads Guilty

Floyd Ray Roseberry, of Grover, North Carolina, pleaded guilty to the felony charge in Washington federal court. He faces up to 10 years behind bars and is scheduled to be sentenced in June.

Wilks 'Disappointed, Not Defeated' Over Panthers Snub

Former Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks is “disappointed, but not defeated” that he didn’t land the team’s full-time head coaching position.

Rising Spotlight: NCRVDA Charlotte RV Show And Sale

The NCRVDA Charlotte RV Show and Sale will be held at the Park Expo and Conference Center January 26th - 29th.

Police Searching For Missing Gastonia 15-Year-Old

Gastonia Police are asking for the public's help finding 15-year-old Nakita Ratchford.

Postal Worker Suffers Serious Injuries After Being Attacked By Dogs

According to police, a mail carrier suffered severe injuries after she was attacked by two dogs.

Sheriff: Body Found In Burke County Woods Identified As Missing Man

The Burke County Sheriff’s Office says they found a body in the woods near Kayla’s Ridge Road.

Union County Board of Education Will Not Start School Year Earlier

The Union County Board of Education on Friday, January 27 voted to rescind the 2023-2024 academic calendar that was approved on Dec. 13, 2022.

Jeff Taylor Talks Panthers' Frank Reich Hire

The Panthers have found their man and it is not Steve Wilks. Bahakel Sports Director Jeff Taylor joined Lawrence Gilligan on Rising this morning to break down the hiring of Frank Reich and what it means for the 2023 season.