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.
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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.
Travel Expert Carly Caramanna: Summer Cruising
Rising’s travel expert, 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 Airlines’ fastest-growing hubs are coming together with allies and other workers throughout the airline’s system to demand the country’s 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.
Woman Found Dead Inside Home In Statesville, Homicide Investigation Now Launched
After further investigation, the Statesville Police Department has ruled 33-year-old Shelbie Smith's death as a homicide.
Two Dead, Two Injured In Rock Hill Shooting
Two people are dead and two others were injured in a shooting at a neighborhood block party in Rock Hill on Saturday night.
Search For Armed and Dangerous Attempted Murder Suspect Continues In Union County
Law enforcement in Union County continues the search for an attempted murder suspect who escaped arrest.
Novant Health Using A.I. To Help Catch And Treat Lung Cancer
New robotic technology and A.I. programs at Novant Health are working to help catch and treat lung cancer in patients far more quickly.
Federal Aid To North Carolina Child Care To End In June
Hundreds of millions of dollars in federal aid for child care centers across North Carolina will end in one month, leaving hundreds of those centers at the risk of closing.
Suspect Wanted For Attempted Murder In Monroe, Considered Armed And Dangerous
Police are searching for a man, who they say is considered armed and dangerous, wanted for attempted murder after escaping from custody in Monroe on Friday.
CMPD Confirms Only One Shooter And No Friendly Fire In Deadly East Charlotte Shooting
CMPD confirmed in a press conference Friday evening that there was only one shooter and that there was no friendly fire during the shooting that killed four law enforcement officers on April 29th.
Wooden Robot Brewery Fined For Serious Violation In Co-Founder’s Death
The Wooden Robot Brewery was fined in connection to the death of its co-founder who died from a fall at the establishment in February.
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