North Carolina News

Panthers Sign DE Chris Smith To One-Year Deal

The official start of free agency is a couple weeks away, but the Panthers have already made an addition. Carolina signed free agent defensive end Chris Smith to a one-year contract on Wednesday.

Charlotte Woman Plans To Use $100,000 Lottery Win On Nursing School

A Charlotte woman has won $100,000 in the lottery and plans to use her win to help pay for nursing school.

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Rockwell Man Wins Top Prize In New Lottery Scratch-Off Game

A Rowan County man has become the first player to win the top prize of $200,000 in a new lottery scratch-off game.

Major North Carolina Donor Convicted Of Bribery, Conspiracy

A major political donor has been found guilty of trying to bribe a North Carolina insurance regulator in hopes of reducing scrutiny of his business.

Suspects Arrested For Causing More Than $100K In Damage At Construction Site Of New West Cabarrus High School

According to officials, five suspects have been arrested for vandalizing the new West Cabarrus High School, four of which are 17-year-olds.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Investigation Underway After Police Discover Two Bodies In Creek Bed

Charlotte investigators are trying to determine what happened to two people who were found dead in a creek Wednesday evening.

Finding Love At Rich And Bennett's St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl

Rich and Bennett's St. Patty's Day Pub Crawl will bring a sea of green to Uptown Charlotte on March 14th. The event not only has people flocking to our area from all over the country...it's also creating lasting friendships and families.

Coronavirus Concerns & Your Money

Capitalwize managing partner George Acheampong Jr. explains how the coronavirus can impact your investments.

Novant Health Healthy Headlines: National Endometriosis Awareness Month

March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month, a condition that affects roughly 5 million women in the United States. Novant Health Harbor Pointe OB/GYN, Dr. Hillary Robinowitz-Elins, joins Rising to discuss this condition and quiz us on it.

Victim Identified In West Charlotte Homicide

CMPD is conducting a homicide investigation after a man was found shot to death in a west Charlotte apartment Wednesday night.

Allegiant Airlines To Build Air Base At Concord Airport

Allegiant Airlines to Establish Base Operations at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport

A major economic boost to Cabarrus County after Allegiant Airlines announced plans to establish base operations at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport.

Health Department Preparing for Possible Coronavirus Cases in Mecklenburg County

We're learning more about Mecklenburg County's plan to fight the coronavirus. The county health director told commissioners her department is preparing now, because it's likely we will see cases here.

Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Front + Coronavirus Highlight

Cleaning Products That Can Help Protect You Against Novel Coronavirus

As more cases of the coronavirus are being confirmed throughout the country, including the first case in North Carolina, people have lots of questions about what they can do to prep for the virus.

Two Men Sentenced To Life In Prison For 2015 Murder

Two men have been sentenced to life in prison after a jury found them guilty of the 2015 murder of 34-year-old Norris Martin. He was found in a burned car in Gaston County.

North Carolina Won’t Seek Death Penalty In Eye-Drop Murder Case

Prosecutors in North Carolina won’t seek the death penalty against a man accused of using eye drops to kill his wife for life insurance money.

Human Remains Of Missing Statesville Man Found Off Sain Road

The Statesville Police Department says the human remains found at the dead end area of Sain Road in Iredell County on February 17, 2020 have been identified as Marty Teague.