North Carolina News

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.

Panthers Hire Frank Reich Over Wilks As Head Coach

Panthers Hire Frank Reich As Head Coach

After three months of speculation and countless interviews, the Panthers have named Frank Reich their sixth permanent head coach.

Calls For Better Protection Of Mail Carriers After Charlotte Postal Worker Robbed

U.S. Post Office Responds To Criticism Over Lack Of Mail Carrier Safety

The safety of postal workers and our mail is being called into question. Nationally and locally, carriers are being attacked.

Long-Vacant Textile Mill in Bessemer City To Become Affordable Apartments

Officials break ground to turn the historic Osage Mill into much needed workforce housing in Gaston County

"please Don't Let This Killer Walk Free" Local Family Pleads For Justice For Beloved Daughter

'Please Do Not Let This Killer Walk Free'; Local Family Pleads For Justice After Killing Of Beloved Daughter

27-year-old Breeana McClain pleaded guilty Thursday to involuntary manslaughter in the death of Morgan Wetherbee in a crash in May of 2020.

Schools Delayed Friday Due To Wintry Weather

Avery, Ashe and Watauga County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay Friday, January 27 due to the threat of wintry weather.

Steve Wilks' Attorneys "Shocked And Disturbed" He Was Passed Over For Panthers Head Coach Job

Attorneys for Steve Wilks have released a statement saying they are "shocked and disturbed" that the Carolina Panthers decided not to hire Wilks for the head coaching job.