North Carolina News

Carey, Robinson Help No. 12 Duke Beat Rival UNC 89-76

Vernon Carey Jr., Tre Jones and No. 12 Duke didn’t need any wild escape to beat rival North Carolina this time.

Lawsuit Accuses Ex-Counselor Of Grooming Boys For Abuse

A lawsuit accuses a former counselor at a North Carolina YMCA sexually abused a group of young boys at a branch, which failed to properly supervise him.

Volunteers, Habitat For Humanity Build Home For Charlotte Mother

A family will soon be able to move into their new home in West Charlotte

CLT Breaks Record With 50.2 Million Passengers in 2019

Charlotte Douglas International Airport served 50.2 million passengers in 2019, a historic all-time high and 8 percent increase from the previous year.

CMS Is Making Plans To Handle Coronavirus

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) has made a second statement in the wake of two confirmed cases of coronavirus in North Carolina.

Mark Meadows, Official Portrait, 113th Congress

NC Congressman Mark Meadows Named White House Chief of Staff

In the midst of one of the most daunting crises of his administration, President Donald Trump announced he had made a major staff overhaul, replacing his acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney with Republican Rep. Mark Meadows.

Crime Stoppers Tips Helping To Catch Criminals

To Catch A Criminal: Your Crime Stopper Tips Lead To Arrest

Proof it works: your calls to Crime Stoppers helped police find and arrest the guy accused of holding up a local Family Dollar. Now, another case where they need your help to catch a criminal.

Let The Sun Shine Later As Daylight Saving Time Is Back Sunday

Like clockwork, daylight saving time strikes again this weekend.

Salisbury VA Medical Center Will Implement Screenings To Prevent Virus Outbreak

The Salisbury Veterans Affairs Health Care System (HCS) is taking proactive measures with limited the spread of COVID-19 by screening all individuals who want to enter the property for the virus.

The Litter Gitter Cleans Charlotte Waterways

The executive director of Envision Charlotte updates how the Litter Gitter is cleaning Charlotte waterways.

Second Case Of Coronavirus Confirmed In North Carolina

A second North Carolina person, unrelated to the first case, has tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Science Behind The Deadly Tennessee Tornadoes

An EF-4 tornado tore through Cookeville, Tennessee killing 18 people and injuring 88 others. Five of the victims were children. This was the strongest-rated tornado the nation has seen in nearly three years.

Tryon Medical Partners Preparing For Coronavirus In Mecklenburg County

Dr. Ryan Shelton from Tryon Medical Partners explains how you can protect yourself from the coronavirus outbreak.

Rising Spotlight: Trends in Garden Design And Outdoor Living At The Southern Spring Home & Garden Show

The final weekend of the Southern Spring Home and Garden Show is happening today through Sunday. Margie Grace from Grace Design Associates joins Rising to talk about this year's trends in garden design and outdoor living.

North Carolina Air-Quality Forecasts Are Getting More Local

North Carolina residents are getting more site-specific information this year about the air that they breathe and whether it might make sense to keep inside.

Two Suspects Charged After Employee Shot During Robbery At North Charlotte Restaurant

Two suspects have been charged for the attempted murder of a 48-year-old woman following an attempted robbery at Mr. C's Family Restaurant, according to CMPD.