Cox Mill High School Evacuating Again
Cox Mill High School is being evacuated again today - after evacuating on Tuesday due to reports of a bomb threat.
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NTSB Wants All New Vehicles to Check Drivers for Alcohol Use
The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending that all new vehicles in the U.S. be equipped with blood alcohol monitoring systems that can stop an intoxicated person from driving.
What The Tech: How Much Are Old Phones Worth
Apple started shipping pre-orders of the iPhone 14 last week. Google is expected to unveil a new Pixel phone next month and SAMSUNG should have another new device coming out at the beginning of the year. If you're currently looking at the old device you have now and thinking of upgrading, you should know that depending on where you go, the difference in what you can get for the older device can be hundreds of dollars.
Police Investigating Accident involving CATS Bus and School Bus
Drivers should avoid the area of Randolph Road and Aylesford Rd due to an accident.
CMPD Investigation Shuts Down E. Trade Street Outside Spectrum Center
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have shut down E Trade at the intersections of College Street, Brevard Street, and Caldwell Street due to an active investigation.Β
Samaritan's Purse Offering Disaster Relief To Hurricane-Ravaged Puerto Rico
Samaritan's Purse is once again coming to the aid of Puerto Rico.Β The disaster relief organization based in Boone is deploying teams to the area following Hurricane Fiona.Β
Gastonia Police Chief Announces Retirement
Gastonia Police Chief Travis Brittain is retiring at the end of the year.Β According to a news release, Chief Brittain's retirement will take effect January 1, 2023.Β
Cornelius Road Reopens After Major Gas Leak
Westmoreland Road was shut down for more than a hour after a gas line was cut at a construction site.
ACC Moving Headquarters to Charlotte in 2023
The Atlantic Coast Conference has selected Charlotte as the future home of its headquarters.
Gastonia Police Looking For Armed Robbery Suspect
Police released surveillance video and pictures from the August 26 armed robbery of a Bojangles restaurant.
Mooresville High Dismisses Early Due to Threat
Mooresville High School dismissed early due to a bomb threat It's the fifth school in our area that's been threatened today.
Tasty Tuesday: Mia's Snow Dessert Bar
Mia's Snow Dessert Bar stopped by Rising for Tasty Tuesday to show off it's international treats.
Four Cabarrus County Schools Evacuating Amid Bomb Threat
Four local schools are evacuating due to bomb threats. Those schools are Jay M. Robinson High School, Cox Mill Elementary School, Cox Mill High School and Northwest Cabarrus High School.
Harris Returns to South Carolina to Boost Voting in Midterms
Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting two historically Black colleges in South Carolina to push for voter registration as she focuses on places and demographics that will be key to Democratsβ chances to hold on to Congress in midterm elections.
NC Highway Patrol Sergeant Involved in Shooting with Armed Kidnapping Suspect
A State Highway Patrol Sergeant was involved in a shooting with an armed kidnapping suspect.
City of Charlotte Says Recycling Pick-Up is Delayed
Bi-weekly curbside recycling may not be picked up on time because of staff shortages
Silver Alert Issued For Gaston County Man
The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons has issued a Silver Alert for a missing endangered man, William Boyd Pope, 73.
Gaston Co. Teachers & Staff Rally Demanding Answers On Payroll Problems
Teachers in Gaston County are rallying to demand answers about ongoing payroll problems. At Monday night's school board meeting, district leaders outlined what they're doing to address the issue.
Motorcyclist Killed In A Collision With Truck
One person was killed in a collision between a motorcycle and a pickup truck in Watauga County.Β The crash happened around 1:35 p.m. Saturday, September 17th on US 421 at Landfill Road.
