FBI: Escaped Inmate From Virginia Captured in Mexico
Alder Alfonso Marin Sotelo has been captured and taken into custody by Mexican authorities according to the FBI.
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Dozens Rally As Proposed 12-Week Abortion Ban Bill Moves Through NC Legislature
Opponents of the proposed bill rallied at the Government Center Wednesday in uptown Charlotte.
Auroras Becoming More Common as Sun Enters Active Phase
The Sun will reach its solar maximum in 2024 when sunspot activity is highest. While that's good news for aurora-spotters, it isn't all positive news for us Earthlings.
Winthrop Education Professor And Alumna Abbigail Armstrong Passes Away Unexpectedtly
Winthrop University Associate Professor of Education Abbigail Armstrong ’95, ’02, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, May 2.
Cornelius Police Officer Arrested On Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges With A Minor
Police officer Erickson Lee, 25, turned himself in to YCSO detectives on May 2, 2023, after being charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
Johnston YMCA In NoDa To Close Following Sale
The Johnston YMCA in NoDa is expected to close by the end of the year.
ICSO: Teens Arrested After Setting Abandoned Home On Fire
Two teens were arrested after being charged with arson on April, 28th.
NCHSAA Committee Approves Policy Allowing High School Athletes To Profit Off Their Name, Image, Likeness
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Committee approves a policy that will allow high school athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness (NIL).
Wells Fargo Championship Fan Guide
Rising's Lauren McDonald previews the fan experience at The Wells Fargo Championship ahead of the first round at Quail Hollow Club
2nd Annual Reed Parlier Golf Tournament Raises Money For Scholarship In His Name
Proceeds from the tournament go to the Reed Parlier Family Scholarship at UNC Charlotte. More than 12 students have been supported by the scholarship since 2020.
Death Investigation Following Uptown Charlotte Condo Fire
Fire officials confirm one person was found deceased during a search of the building.
Up 'n Adam: Stargazer
Adam Wurtzel took a trip to the Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center to learn how to do some of the circus stunts seen in the show Stargazer.
Parent Arrested For Assaulting Rowan County School Bus Driver
Deputies say a parent has been arrested and charged after allegedly assaulting a Rowan-Salisbury School bus driver.
City Of Charlotte Employee Dies In House Fire
A City of Charlotte employee was killed in a house fire in northwest Charlotte.
Local Non-Profit Has Trailer With Specialized Wheelchairs Stolen
A Charlotte non-profit's mission of helping people with physical disabilities run races, came to a sudden stop.
Four Years Later, UNC Charlotte Dedicates Memorial To Honor Lives Lost In School Shooting
The university dedicated a permanent campus memorial to honor Riley Howell and Reed Parlier, who died that day. Four others were injured in the tragedy.
North Carolina Justices Hand GOP Big Wins With Election Rulings
In massive victories for Republicans, the newly GOP-controlled North Carolina Supreme Court on Friday threw out a previous ruling against gerrymandered voting maps and upheld a photo voter identification law that colleagues had struck down as racially biased.
Cleveland County Man Cried Happy Tears After Winning $3M
John Turner of Shelby became overcome with emotion after discovering his $30 scratch-off purchase turned into a $3 million win.
The Carolina Panthers Pick QB Bryce Young With The No. 1 NFL Draft Pick
The Carolina Panthers kick off the 2023 NFL Draft by selecting quarterback Bryce Young with the number one overall pick.
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