Local News

Could High Speed Rail From Charlotte To Atlanta Become A Reality?

Imagine Atlanta only being a two-hour high speed train ride away from Charlotte. $500,000 is being spent to study if that proposal can actually happen.

Hornets To Honor Dr. Crystal Hill As First Social Justice Power Forward Recipient Of 2023-24 Season

The Charlotte Hornets tonight will honor Dr. Crystal Hill, superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS), as the first recipient of the 2023-24 Social Justice Power Forward program.

Iredell County Seizes Nearly $4 Million In Narcotics

Iredell County deputies seized approximately $3,752,000 of suspected fentanyl mixed with cocaine, according to a news release.

7-Year-Old Girl Injured In Rock Hill Shooting

A 7-year-old girl was injured in a shooting at an apartment complex in Rock Hill.

South Carolina Inmate Dies From Fentanyl Overdose

A South Carolina inmate died from a fentanyl overdose from August 13th. The suspected distributer was charged December 7th, according to a news release.

Cyclist Dies In Crash With Motor Vehicle Driven By Impaired Man

Police say an impaired man hit and killed a cyclist in a motor vehicle crash on Hickory Boulevard.

Police Searching For Man Wanted For Armed Robbery

Police in York County are searching for a 39-year-old man wanted for committing an armed robbery in Clover, South Carolina.

Multiple People Injured In Statesville Car Crash

Multiple people were treated and taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries in a multi-vehicle car crash in Statesville on Saturday morning.

Suspect Charged With Murder In Connection To Fatal Shooting In West Charlotte

A suspect has been placed in custody and charged with murder in connection to a deadly shooting that occurred on Saturday morning.

Sexual Assault Investigation Underway In Northeast Charlotte

Police are conducting an investigation near University City after a man allegedly sexual assaulted a female after forcing his way into her residence.

Here Comes The Weekend And … Here Comes More Rain. We Need It.

Two Holiday Events In Charlotte Closed December 10th Due To Inclement Severe Weather

Two holiday events in the local area will remain closed on Sunday, December 10th due to severe weather heading to Charlotte.

Town Concerns; Pineville Residents Fear A New Substation Plan

Outrage from neighbors in Pineville who are concerned with the city's plan to build a new electric substation on the state line.

Wells Fargo Is Not Renewing Sponsorship With Charlotte PGA Tour Event

Wells Fargo announced it will drop its longtime sponsorship for the Charlotte PGA Tour event held at Quail Hollow Club, the large countinghouse confirmed on Friday, December 8th.

All I Want For Christmas – Charity Bailey

Is "All I Want For Christmas" A Flop Or Bop?

Rising's Charity Bailey heads out onto the streets to find out if Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas" is still at the top of your holiday charts.

Magician Bryan Saint Returns to Rising Ahead of 'Penn & Teller: Fool Us' Appearance Tonight!

Magician Bryan Saint is back on Rising to amaze and astound ahead of his second appearance on 'Penn & Teller: Fool Us'

The NC Center For Health And Wellness At UNC Asheville, In Partnership With The NC Falls Prevention Coalition Announces The Release Of PSAs To Prevent Falls

The NC Center for Health and Wellness at UNC Asheville, in partnership with the NC Falls Prevention Coalition, is excited to announce the release of three new public service announcements (PSAs) to prevent falls. The mission of the Standing Strong North Carolina campaign is to prevent falls and save lives.