Massive church fire in Shebly under investigation
The cause of a massive fire that destroyed a local church building is under investigation.
3 hurt after falling from horse-drawn wagon at Lazy 5 Ranch in Mooresville
A local man is asking for donations after two of his family members were hurt when they fell from a horse drawn wagon at Lazy 5 Ranch in Mooresville over the weekend.
Gastonia Police investigating after shooting death of 68-year-old woman
Gastonia Police are searching for a killer after the shooting death of a 68-year-old woman.
Longtime CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour leaving network after a storied career of 43 years
Longtime CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour will be leaving CNN after 43 years at the network.
Hickory Police apprehend one murder suspect, asking for public's help locating another
One suspect has been apprehended and police are still searching for the other.
Magical recipes in "The Unofficial Disney Parks Retro Cookbook"
Carly Caramanna, author of "The Unofficial Disney Parks Retro Cookbook" was invited into the Rising studio to explain the origins of her book and cook up a legendary dish from Walt Disney World.
CMPD releases names of 7 officers involved in racist group chat
The Charlotte–Mecklenburg Police Department has released the names of the seven officers involved in the racist group chat. Six of the seven officers have now resigned.
AI agents are only as good as the personal information you share. That raises privacy concerns
AI agents are only as good as the information they have access to. They perform better the more they know about a user — and perhaps also that person’s friends, family and even colleagues. That raises privacy concerns.
Trump says he will close historic DC golf course for 15 months of renovations
President Donald Trump on Sunday announced plans to close a historic public golf course in the nation's capital for 15 months and redevelop it despite a court challenge to his long-sought renovation.
Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection
Trump said in a post on social media that Netanyahu “has been a Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greater Partner for Peace in combatting the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
Tesla's new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. But don't expect to drive it anytime soon
Tesla has unveiled its new Roadster sports car, which can thrust itself up in the air.
Norwegian teen sentenced to 20 years in prison for plotting murder in UK for Iran-linked gang
A Norwegian teenager convicted of traveling to Britain to carry out a contract killing on behalf of an international crime gang linked to Iran was sentenced Friday to 20 years in prison.
NCAA sues Ohio governor over his executive order allowing schools to ignore new eligibility rule
The NCAA sued the governor of Ohio on Friday, three days after he signed an executive order giving state universities the option of allowing athletes who graduated from high school in 2022 to play a fifth year in college in defiance of the NCAA’s new eligibility rule.
Trudy weakens to Category 1 hurricane as it moves towards Mexico’s Pacific coast
Trudy weakened Friday afternoon in its slow movement towards west-central areas of Mexico's Pacific coast, although some strengthening could occur through Saturday, forecasters said.
US markets are weighed down by an extended sell-off in the tech sector
A broad sell-off in technology companies pulled stocks lower on Wall Street Friday, capping off the market’s worst week since late June.
US Coast Guard rescues 16 people and searches for more after May Day call off Mexico's Baja coast
Sixteen people were rescued from the Pacific Ocean off Mexico's Baja California coast on Friday after the U.S. Coast Guard responded to a May Day call reporting their boat was sinking. Another 11 people were believed missing.
FBI Investigating possible civil rights violations after racist CMPD thread
The NAACP of Charlotte Mecklenburg is calling for the release of the names of the CMPD officers involved in a racist group text. Three officers have resigned and three others have been recommended for termination. The FBI is investigating to see if any officers acted on their bias in interactions with civilians.
Local nonprofit that provides shower access, hygiene supplies and more hosting fundraiser on Saturday
Local nonprofit that offers much needed resources for unhoused people throughout the community is hosting a fundraiser on Saturday.
Fall leaf expert: Go to NC mountains now through next weekend for peak colors
From the mountains to the Piedmont, North Carolina is starting to show off its fall colors.
Federal inmates return to the Mecklenburg Co. jail after three year pause
Federal detainees with pending cases in our area will now be housed in the Mecklenburg County Jail in Uptown and the newly re-opened Jail North.
Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte
The Grammy winning artist, Steve Lacy will bring his Oh yeah? Tour to the stage at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre on Thursday night.
Operation "Full Compliance" leads to 15 sex offenders charged
Of the 15 registered sex offenders charged, one remains wanted.
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