Two Fugitives Suspected In Atlanta Murder Arrested In South Charlotte
Two fugitives who were wanted in connection to a murder in Atlanta, Georgia have been arrested in Charlotte, according to police.
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Deputies: Charlotte Man Arrested For Thousands Of Dollars' Worth Of Fraudulent Charges
A 24-year-old Charlotte man has been charged with using someone else's financial card to rack up thousands of dollarsβ worth of fraudulent charges to their bank account, according to Lincoln County deputies.
Carowinds No Longer Requiring Reservations And Adds Summer Bonus Days
Carowinds has announced that advanced reservations are no longer required to visit Carowinds and Carolina Harbor Waterpark. The amusement park has also added additional days to its summer calendar.
Man Wanted In York County For Shooting
A man is wanted in York County following a shooting that happened at a home in the Mill Creek Falls Subdivision on Eskridge Terrace in Clover.Β
Mecklenburg County Detention Center Implements Meal For Eid al-Adha
For the first time in the history of the Mecklenburg County Detention Center Central, Muslim residents at the facility were served a lunch meal in celebration of the Islamic holiday Eid al-Adha. This is a celebration held in the Muslim community to mark one of their five pillars.
Seventh Annual Dragon Boat Festival Returns July 24th
The Seventh Annual Rowan Chamber Dragon Boat Festival will be held at The Shrine Club on High Rock Lake on Sat., July 24, 9 a.m. β 4 p.m. The festival will showcase several food trucks and local breweries as well as family activities and outdoor recreation retailer, Backcountry and Beyond.
Piedmont Lithium Makes Case for Gaston Co. Mine; Protesters Oppose Plan
A battle is brewing over a proposed lithium mine in Gaston County. Piedmont Lithium has a deal to sell the material to Tesla for electric car batteries, but neighbors are raising concerns.
Health Officials: Precautions Urged After West Nile Virus Found In Mecklenburg County
The State Laboratory of Public Health identified West Nile virus (WNV) in a mosquito collected in central Mecklenburg County Wednesday, July 14. So far, no Mecklenburg County residents have contracted neuroinvasive WNV.
Group Licensing: A New Way For College Athletes To Cash In
With college athletes able to profit from their fame for the first time, North Carolina opened a new path Tuesday for its players to cash in: group licensing for official Tar Heels merchandise.
Armed Suspect Arrested After Barricading Himself In Home Outside Uptown Charlotte
A 35-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday morning after he barricaded himself in a home outside of Uptown Charlotte, following an accused assault of a woman, according to police.
Cabarrus County Man Nearly Threw Away His $120,000 Cash 5 Ticket
Jerry Dennis of Concord said he nearly tossed out the window of his truck a Cash 5 ticket that turned out to be worth $120,000.
Experts Warn Inflight WiFi Can Lead To Data Leaks
Inflight WiFi networks are the prime targets for hackers because many of them fall short even with the most basic security measures cybersecurity experts say.
Neighbors Concerned About Proposed Gaston Co. Lithium Mine
Tuesday night, neighbors hope to learn more about plans for a proposed lithium mine in Gaston County. The material would be used to power batteries for electric cars, but neighbors worry about the environmental impact.
Feast or Famine 48-Hour Rainfall Totals
Some neighborhoods have received over a months worth of rainfall in the last 48-hours.
COVID-19 Cluster Reported On UNC Charlotte Campus
UNC Charlotte has confirmed one COVID-19 cluster through its Niner Health Check, testing and contact tracing protocols. The cluster involves five students residing both on and off campus.Β
Atrium Health Says The COVID-19 Delta Variant Is Impacting Younger, Unvaccinated Populations
Atrium Health says the COVID-19 Delta variant is in Charlotte and it's impacting younger, unvaccinated populations.Β In fact, just last week, Atrium Health says nearly 99% of their COVID admissions were patients who were unvaccinated.
Deputies: Man Charged In Shootout With Mexican Drug Cartel That Killed Union County Basketball Coach
A 41-year-old man was arrested and charged Monday in connection to a shootout with a Mexican drug cartel in Alamance County that left two men dead in April 2021, according to the Alamance County Sheriff's Office.
AAA: Carolina Gas Prices Continue To Trend More Expensive Since Memorial Day Weekend
Since Memorial Day weekend, gas prices in the Carolinas have continued to see an uptick due to high crude oil prices. However, last week crude prices fluctuated from a high of $75/bbl down to $71/bbl.
Rising Spotlight: 4th Annual Beauty Brains & Business Brunch To Take Place Saturday, July 24th
Don't miss your chance to network with some of Charlotte's top female entrepreneurs this Saturday at the 4th annual Beauty Brains & Business Brunch. Event curator Ashley Cross and the Goddess of Beauty, Elle Brown join Rising to tell us more about what you can expect at this year's event.
