What Twitterβs Privacy Changes Mean For You
Twitterβs new privacy policy suggests ambitions of becoming more like Facebook β more tracking of users and more targeting of ads to rake in more money.
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Lane Closures to Remove Lane Markers from I-77 Work Zone Resume Tonight
The N.C. Department of Transportation will continue to remove snowplowable lane markers from the work zone along Interstate 77 in Charlotte, beginning tonight.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Unveils All-Star Race Paint Scheme
NASCARβs most popular driver kicked off the biggest all-star weekend in sports on Thursday at Charlotte Motor Speedway, when Dale Earnhardt Jr. unveiled the colorful, Axalta and Maaco-sponsored No. 88 Chevrolet SS he will drive in Saturdayβs Monster Energy All-Star Race.
Smithfield Foods And Harris Teeter Donate 80,000 Pounds Of Protein To Second Harvest Food Bank
Smithfield Foods and Harris Teeter have partnered to donate more than 80,000 pounds of protein to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.
CMPD Investigating Shooting In West Charlotte
One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting Thursday afternoon in west Charlotte.
Suspicious Drug Activity Call Leads To 3 Hickory Arrests
Police have arrested three suspects after someone reported suspicious drug activity at a home on 11th Street NW.
Faulty Wiring In New Waxhaw Neighborhood Homes Spark Fire Concerns
"It is disturbing because it's a health and safety issue, and it's a new house."
CMPD Investigating Homicide After Man Dies From 2016 Assault
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide following the death of a man assaulted in east Charlotte in November of 2016.
83 "Blood" Gang Members Arrested In Local Crackdown
Law enforcement officials have announced the arrests of over 80 people in a local gang crackdown.
The CW To Reboot 'Dynasty' In The Fall
βDynastyβ is returning to TV, nearly 30 years after the prime-time soap opera aired its last hair-pulling fight.
President Trump Assails 'Witch Hunt' After Naming Of Special Counsel
President Donald Trump lashed out at the appointment of a special counsel to investigate allegations that his campaign collaborated with Russia to sway the 2016 election, tweeting Thursday that it is βthe single greatest witch hunt of a politician in American history!β
8AM Couch Chat: Love Life Hacks!
Julie Wadley, a Life & Relationship Coach, stopped by Rising this morning to join the ladies on the couch.
Company in Charge of I-77 Toll Lanes Fined $1.36 Million
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is now fining the company hired to build the toll lanes $1.36 million.
No Major Changes Yet Before The May 24th Vote On Student Assignment
In one week officials with vote on the controversial student assignment plan for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, and there still have not been any major changes.
Forest Hills Student Facing Charges After Bringing Knives, Hit List To School
Officials are charging the Union County teen who brought a hit list and knives to school last Tuesday.
Governor Cooper Attends Sealed Air Ribbon Cutting In West Charlotte
Governor Cooper celebrated the opening of Sealed Air's new global headquarters in west Charlotte.
Rock Hill Man Facing Multiple Animal Cruelty Charges
A man is facing multiple charges after more than a dozen emaciated and injured dogs were found at his home.
Man Nearly Drowns in Mountain Island Lake
A man is recovering after nearly drowning in Mountain Island Lake. First responders found him on the shore and gave him CPR. With summer nearly here, it's time to think about safety on the water.
Discount Store Owner Faces More Drug Charges After Second Arrest
A discount store owner has been arrested again for selling large amounts of opioid pain pills, according to authorities.
