Gaston County Man Collects $250,000 Scratch-Off Prize
Martin Gaddis of Gastonia took a chance on a $5 scratch-off and won a $250,000 prize.
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Carolina Panthers Agree To Terms With Jadeveon Clowney To Bolster Pass Rush
The Carolina Panthers have bolstered their pass rush, agreeing to terms on Wednesday with veteran free agent Jadeveon Clowney, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 draft.
Victim Airlifted To Hospital After Neighbor Dispute In Rowan County
One person was airlifted to a hospital following a neighborly dispute that led to a stabbing and shots fired.
Charlotte Fire Department Looking To Hire More Than 100 Firefighters
Charlotte Fire seeks highly motivated and diverse candidates to join its world-class organization in a rewarding career that makes a difference in the community.
Man Arrested For Impersonating Firefighter At Structure Fire
A man was arrested after impersonating a firefighter and refusing to vacate a property during a structure fire that resulted in one woman dead.
North Charlotte Homicide Classified As Justified
After an investigation, CMPD says they have classified this case as a justified homicide and no charges will be filed.
District Attorney's Office Asks SBI To Investigate Lab Analyst
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) has alerted the the District Attorney's Office about procedural irregularities in the biological analysis performed by an analyst at the CMPD Crime Laboratory.
Iredell Health System Lifts Visitor Restrictions
Iredell Health System has lifted its flu restrictions effective Wednesday, March 27.
Local Author Inspiring Families Ahead of Easter
Easter is about more than chocolate, bunnies and egg hunts... it's a chance to spend more time with your family and create a fun and faith-focused Easter.
HopeWay Launches New Treatment Program for Veterans and First Responders
Veterans and first responders are the unsung heroes who put their lives on the line daily.Β Doctor Justin Johnson with HopeWay stopped by the Rising studio to share details on the launch of their new treatment program.
Animal Care & Control Dog Kennel Renovations - Part Four In Progress And Part 5 Set To Begin
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control (ACC) has been undergoing critically needed renovations on its dog kennels since last September. ACC is happy to report that all the lost dog kennels have completed the renovation process. The goal is to have them completed around April 12th.
Local Business Using Upcycling To SpringClean Clothing
Springclean gives new life to items that may have previously been discarded.
Mecklenburg County Detention Center-Central Experienced Gastrointestinal Outbreak
After a reported increase in illnesses at the MCDCC, the Health Department determined there was a gastrointestinal outbreak.
River Trail Elementary Named Lighthouse School
River Trail Elementary School has been recognized by the National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence organization as a 2024 Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School.
Sinkhole Unearths Rumored Moonshine Cave At North Wilkesboro Speedway
A possible moonshine cave has been discovered underneath the concrete frontstretch grandstands at historic North Wilkesboro Speedway, according to race officials.
Report: NC Ranks #2 State In US For Women-Owned Businesses
That's for a variety of reasons including tax incentives, training and mentorship. We spotlight a new woman-owned small business as part of our National Women's History Month coverage.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Shares Meaningful Medicine With Families
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools families at many Title I schools are benefiting fromΒ a Meaningful Medicine program,Β a partnership established byΒ Atrium Health and Bank of America.
Charlotte And Albemarle Announce $10,000 Grant Opportunity For Nonprofits Empowering Youth
Sponsored by Albemarle, a grant of $10,000 is now available to aid an organizationβs programming and initiatives focused on the upward mobility of youth.
Mecklenburg County Awarded $492,663 To Assist Emergency Food, Shelter Efforts
The funds were awarded under Phase 41 of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), a federally funded program intended to help meet the needs of people experiencing hunger and homelessness in cities and counties throughout the United States.
