Feds to buy back North Carolina offshore wind lease from Duke Energy
Duke Energy is the latest utility to bow to pressure from the Trump administration to cancel offshore wind leases in return for money.
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
The Supreme Court has upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
Voices of East Charlotte: 20-year-old Entrepreneur Opens the First Business in Eastland Yards
Charlotte's east side is a rich tapestry of culture, diversity, and fabulous food. Now, with the revitalization of the former Eastland Mall site, Eastland Yards is transforming the community's pride and opportunities.
John Carter Cash releases new album and animated video
Adam Wurtzel invited the son of Johnny Cash, John Carter Cash onto Rising to discuss his new album, "Pineapple John" and animated video.
Wings guitarist Laurence Juber on working with Sir Paul McCartney
Adam Wurtzel welcomed Wings guitarist Laurence Juber onto Rising to talk about the band's new Rock & Roll Hall of Fame exhibit, his own music, and what it was like working with Sir Paul McCartney.
Rising team volunteers at Dilworth Soup Kitchen
The Rising team spent the morning volunteering at Dilworth Soup Kitchen, lending a hand to an organization that has served neighbors in need for nearly two decades.
New SC statue honors 16-year-old Revolutionary War heroine
A South Carolina community is honoring a lesser known Revolutionary War heroine. A statue of Dicey Langston was dedicated in Travelers Rest on Friday.
AP: Charlotte Hornets will trade Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns
A source tells the Associated Press the team has agreed to trade forward Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns.
Dr. John Connaughton, UNC Charlotte's longest serving faculty member, dies at age 78
UNC Charlotte is mourning the loss of its longest serving faculty member.
CMPD captures suspect the day after after he eludes them during five hour SWAT standoff
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have made an arrest after a SWAT situation in east Charlotte last week.
Security camera video shows thieves opening unlocked car doors in York Co. neighborhood
A reminder from the York County Sheriff's Office to lock your car doors.
U.S. Marshals offering $6,000 reward for Shelby murder suspect
U.S. Marshals have increased the reward in the hunt for a Shelby murder suspect.
Police: Fifth murder suspect in quadruple shooting turns himself in
A fifth suspect in a Concord quadruple shooting is now in custody.
Teen dies after double shooting over weekend in Salisbury
A teenager has died after a shooting in Salisbury.
Firefighters recover body of 12-year-old boy from Wilson Creek
Firefighters in Caldwell County say they've recovered the body of a 12-year-old boy who drowned in Wilson Creek.
As heat wave rolls in, Ramsey Creek Beach remains closed due to drought
You won't be able to get any relief from the heat at Mecklenburg County's only public beach.
Authorities end a takeover at a North Carolina jail hours after inmates overpowered the guards
Authorities have retaken control of a jail in eastern North Carolina where inmates overpowered correctional staff and took over parts of the facility. The siege started early Monday and ended hours later when law enforcement officers entered the Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center in Windsor.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal
Former NBA player Malik Beasley has been indicted in the government’s sprawling investigation of illicit gambling on basketball games, accused of tailoring his 2024 performance with the Milwaukee Bucks to reward bettors and chip away at his own financial problems, authorities said Monday.
Son charged after mother found dead
A mother was found deceased in her residence after her son confessed to committed a crime.
Alex Murdaugh's true crime saga continues as he's back in court for hearing on his murder retrial
Alex Murdaugh's retrial on murder charges in the killings of his wife and son has begun with a pretrial hearing. Monday's hearing aims to set deadlines for evidence exchange and schedule future proceedings. Media outlets have flocked to cover the case again after the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned his convictions and life sentence.
Former NFL RB Chris Johnson, known as CJ2K for his 2,000 yards for Titans in '09, reveals he has ALS
Johnson, 40, spent 10 seasons in the league and last played in 2017 for the Arizona Cardinals.
Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge
Monday's 5-4 decision leaves in place laws in more than half the states and the District of Columbia that permit mailed ballots to arrive and be counted days after an election, provided they're postmarked by Election Day.
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