Iron Station Neighborhood Getting A New Bridge After January Storm
A neighborhood in Iron Station is finally getting a road fixed after a bridge connecting both sides washed out back in January.
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Transportation Sales Tax Could Improve 125 Lancaster County Roads If Voters Approve
A smooth ride can be hard to come by on Lancaster County roads according to some drivers, but County leaders want to change that and believe a transportation sales tax could be the answer.
Hickory Police Officer Released From Hospital Following Shooting Outside Bar
Police have released the names of the individuals and the officer involved in a shooting that happened outside a bar in Hickory.
Deputies Say Two Men Arrested In Union County For Soliciting Minors Online
Deputies have charged two suspects accused of soliciting underage children for sexual act using various online social media and web-based platforms.
Charlotte-Area Malls Unveil Plans For Third Annual National Outlet Shopping Day
Concord Mills and Charlotte Premium Outlets are gearing up for National Outlet Shopping Dayβ’ with hundreds of fantastic finds on the most sought-after brands, limited-time giveaways and unique center-wide experiences.
Huntersville Town Board Of Commissioners Adopt FY25 Budget
The Huntersville Town Board of Commissioners voted to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget during its June 3, 2024, meeting providing the Town with a comprehensive financial plan designed to meet the needs of our community in the upcoming fiscal year.
Police: Man Arrested For Holding Two-Year-Old Son Hostage After Assaulting Wife
A father held his two-year-old son hostage in a camper after assaulting and strangulating his wife before being arrested.
CATS Selects Winning Artwork To Be Featured On 2025 Transit Passes
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is announcing the winners of its annual Transit Pass Design Contest, whose artwork will be printed on Local, Express and Express Plus monthly passes for the 2025 calendar year.
Tobacco And Vape Shop Owner Charged With Soliciting Child Prostitution
Rowan County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a man after he allegedly offered a 14-year-old vapes in exchange for sex.
Belmont Abbey College Announces Dr. Joseph Wysocki as New Provost
Belmont Abbey College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Joseph Wysocki as the new Provost for Belmont Abbey College. Dr. Wysocki, an esteemed alumnus of the Abbey, brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the institution's values and mission.
Commissioners Adopt FY25 Catawba County Budget
During its June 3 meeting, the Catawba County Board of Commissioners adopted a Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget of $322,709,358 effective July 1, 2024.
Family Of Man Killed By Pineville Police Speaks Out
A local family says the Pineville Police Department is demonizing their son, and they want to set the record straight.
Charlotte Committee Designates $1 Million For Affordable 'Teacher Village' Proposal
Charlotte's housing committee voted to move ahead with the next part of a "teacher village" proposal.
Bank Of America Stadium Could Get More Than A Billion Dollars For Renovations, $650M Of Which Is City Money
Charlotte's City Council to decide if they will give $650M to the Carolina Panthers for stadium renovations so the team and Charlotte FC will stay for another 20 years.Β
Travel Expert Carly Caramanna: Summer Cruising
Risingβs travel expert,Β Carly Caramanna (@adventuresbycarly) stopped by with tips on which cruise line is best for you and your family for travel this summer.
High School Teams from Across North Carolina Excel in Ready, Set, App! Competition
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the three winning teams from North Carolina high schools for the Fifth Annual Ready, Set, App! Competition.
Airport Service Workers, Allies To Rally At CLT Airport To Confront American Airlines
Airport service workers who work for airline service providers at one of American Airlinesβ fastest-growing hubs are coming together with allies and other workers throughout the airlineβs system to demand the countryβs largest domestic air carrier take responsibility for the airport service workers who fuel their profits, according to a news release.
CATS To Suspend Blue Line And Gold Line Service For Annual Maintenance
All Blue Line and Gold Line service will be suspended Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9, as the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) conducts preventative maintenance.
Novant Health Deploys High-Tech Robotics To Better Diagnose Lung Cancer
New ion robotic technology is changing how quickly and efficiently doctors in Charlotte are able to see and diagnose lung cancer.Β
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