North Carolina advances bill on book bans in public schools
North Carolina House Republicans have advanced a bill that would create advisory committees to approve and remove books from libraries in public and charter schools.
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Lithium-ion batteries cause three fires in same day at different Mecklenburg County Solid Waste facilities
Mecklenburg County Solid Waste is urging residents and businesses to not throw away lithium-ion batteries after three fires sparked at our facilities on Monday, April 14, 2025.Β
FIFA seeking volunteers for 2025 Club World Cup
FIFA is looking for volunteers in North and South Carolina to help with the FIFA 2025 Club World Cup for the matchups at Bank of America Stadium.
UPDATE: Teen arrested in deadly shooting in southeast Charlotte
A 19-year-old is locked up in the Mecklenburg County Jail, charged with the murder of 21-year-old Jeremiah Cunningham.
Pet Of The Week: Meet Tiburon
In this Pet of the Week, CMPD Animal Care & Control is featuring Tiburon! Tiburon is a car ride loving, potty trained pup! He also loves to give kid friendly cuddles! Watch to find out how to give him a furever home.
Bee Rock Branch Fire burns 175 acres in McDowell County - evacuation order to remain in place until further notice
The wildfire broke out Tuesday in McDowell County, spreading quickly uphill through heavy storm debris left by Hurricane Helene.
Charlotte Youth Broadcasting Camp joins Rising in studio
The Rising team welcomed the Charlotte Youth Broadcasting Camp into the studio.
Cabarrus Avenue Bridge to close temporarily
The N.C. Department of Transportation will temporarily close Cabarrus Avenue over Irish Buffalo Creek on Monday, April 21, weather permitting. State bridge maintenance forces will be making repairs to the bridge deck, requiring the closure and a temporary offsite detour.
Charlotte woman says she's being extorted to get her stolen dog back
AΒ Charlotte woman says she being extorted by the man who stole her dog and car.
Some Charlotte families could be forced to leave transitional housing program
A housing program to support families struggling to find an affordable place to live in Charlotte might soon be looking for a new home itself. The lease is up at the Heal Charlotte campus on Equipment Drive near Sugar Creek Road.
How to file for an extension, and other Tax Day advice
If youβve waited till the last minute to file your taxes, donβt panic. You still have time to get it done.
Go inside the factory where Peeps are made
Love them or hate them, those marshmallow Peeps that come in blindinglyΒ bright colors and an array of flavorsΒ are inescapable around the Easter holiday.
Up 'n Adam: Jackie Robinson Day at Knothole Foundation
Adam Wurtzel went to the Knothole Foundation to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day.
Carolina Spotlight: Charlotte Fair
Itβs the Fair-est event of the season! Rising Spotlight reporter Ramona Holloway pays a visit to the Charlotte Fair, and gets an inside look about the thrills, the live entertainment, even the food!
Bank of America ordered to pay $540 million in long-running lawsuit from the FDIC
A federal judge has ordered Bank of America to pay more than $540 million to resolve long-running litigation from a U.S. regulator that alleged the company underpaid mandatory assessments for deposit insurance.
Matthews names new police chief
The Town of Matthews has namedΒ James E. Avens, Jr. has the next Chief of the Matthews Police Department.
Cinderella's Closet provides free prom dresses for high school students
Most of the dresses are new or gently used formal dresses that come from donations by the Lady Wildcats, a group of Garinger alumni and the community.Β
WeatherWise Alert: wind advisory in effect for the mountains and foothills
A Wind Advisory is in effect today through Wednesday morning, with gusty winds up to 50 mph possible.
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