Stunned NASCAR community reacts to sudden death of champion Kyle Busch
The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement about his death, but did not mention a cause.
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Large police presence at Walmart in northwest Charlotte after shooting
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are on the scene of a shooting at the Walmart on Callabridge Court in northwest Charlotte.
2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a 'severe illness'
Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCARβs three national series, has died. He was 41.
Wegmans announces official opening date for first Charlotte store
Wegmans Food Markets announced Thursday the official opening date for its new store in south Charlotte.
York County park superintendent arrested for embezzling over $60K for personal use, deputies say
Deputies arrested a York County park superintendent who is accused of embezzling over $60,000 in park funds.
Black bear spotted in north Charlotte neighborhood
A black bear was spotted eating from a bird feeder in a north Charlotte neighborhood Wednesday night.
Hopewell student arrested after threatening to get gun from truck on campus, police say
A local high school student was arrested after police said he threatened to get a gun from his vehicle during school hours.
Rising Spotlight: J. Major's Bridal Boutique
In this weekβs Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Madison Bonaventure, co-owner and designer at J. Majorβs Bridal Boutique, about the legacy brand that's been a staple in Charlotte for more than 4 decades, and about how they are creating unforgettable memories from the moment every bride walks through the door.
New Found Glory coming to Charlotte
Adam Wurtzel got to chat with New Found Glory frontman Jordan Pundik about the band's new album and upcoming Charlotte tour stop.
LuminoCity's Dino Safari now in Concord
Adam Wurtzel welcomed LuminoCity's Dino Safari into the Rising studio to learn more about the attraction, now at Concord Mills Mall.
Police: Standoff suspect experiencing mental health crisis when he began shooting at homes across the street
A suspect is in custody after a three-hour long standoff in Gastonia. It ended around 12:30 Wednesday afternoon on North Pryor Street, near downtown.
1st phase of Catawba Two Kings Casino opened Wednesday
We're getting our first look inside the new Catawba Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain. The first phase of the resort opened Wednesday.
Police: Unidentified vandals damage and steal 200 American flags from local cemetery
Salisbury Police need your help identifying three people seen vandalizing a local cemetery. They're accused of stealing or damaging 200 American flags at Veterans Memorial Park on West Miller Street on Sunday.
CRTPO votes to pull its support from the controversial I-77 South toll lanes project
The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization voted Wednesday night to pull its support for the I-77 South toll lanes project.
CMPD Bomb Squad called in after local business finds dynamite that required "expert intervention"
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Bomb Squad responded to a business in the 6800 block of Brookshire Boulevard in northwest Charlotte after dynamite was discovered on the property.
Construction worker finds possible human remains in Rock Hill crawlspace
Phillip Shipp says behind several old doors stacked against the wall was where he found a human skull. He admits at first he thought it was a Halloween prop but, quickly he figured out it was the real thing.
Hornetsβ Kon Knueppel named to NBA All-Rookie 1st team
Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel was named a unanimous selection to the NBA All-Rookie first team.
$500k worth of black tar heroin seized during I-85 traffic stop in Gastonia
Police in Gastonia seized over 12 pounds of black tar heroin during a traffic stop on Interstate 85 on Tuesday.
Carolina Panthers add offensive "Swiss Army knife" out of Nebraska
The Carolina Panthers signed an offensive player out of Nebraska who started his college career as a quarterback and ended it as a tight end.Β
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