After upgrading defense in free agency, Panthers left with more options entering NFL draft
The Carolina Panthers entered the offseason in dire need of upgrading the NFLβs worst defense.
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Unsettled North Carolina election could be determined by which ballots are subject to court orders
North Carolina'sΒ Supreme Court decided last weekΒ that ballots from two categories should have been left out of the tally of an unresolved November election for a seat on the court because state laws otherwise makes the voters ineligible.
Rising Spotlight: Charlotte Knights
WCCB is kicking off a contest with the Charlotte Knights, and to celebrate the launch, Bahakel Entertainmentβs Jeff Sutphen and Boogie paid a visit to Truist Field to check out the Knights fan experience, and compete in a contest of their own!
One dead after school bus overturns in Chester County
One student died after a school bus overturned on I-77 in Chester County Thursday afternoon.
Supreme Court keeps hold on Trumpβs restrictions on birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court is keeping a hold on President Donald Trumpβs restrictions on birthright citizenship but will hear arguments on the issue in May.
Healthy Headlines: Curbing Community Violence
In todayβs Novant Healthy Headlines, Ramona Holloway talks with Damion Lewis, the violence intervention coordinator at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.
Little girl found dead after house fire in Lancaster Co.
The death of a six-year-old girl is under investigation in Lancaster County. Firefighters found her after putting out a fire at a home on Old Camden Highway.
Dog Man: The Musical in Charlotte this Saturday
Listen up, kids! Dog Man: The Musical is coming to Charlotte this Saturday!
Second largest NC landlord reaches settlement in rent inflation lawsuit
Cortland Management, the second largest landlord in the state has agreed to stop using RealPage, an AI software that the NC Attorney General says inflates the price of rent.
Mint Hill parents scrambling to find childcare as lease between school & church ends
Parents of a preschool in Mint Hill are spending their spring break looking for childcare after finding out their kids school will have to leave their current location by mid-June.
Lovinβ Life Music Fest launches mobile app
Lovinβ Life Music Fest has launched its official 2025 mobile app to enhance and personalize every fanβs weekend experience.
North Carolina budget plan advances as Senate Republicans double down on tax cuts
North Carolina Senate Republicans have advanced a two-year budget for the ninth-largest state.
North Carolina advances bill on book bans in public schools
North Carolina House Republicans have advanced a bill that would create advisory committees to approve and remove books from libraries in public and charter schools.
Lithium-ion batteries cause three fires in same day at different Mecklenburg County Solid Waste facilities
Mecklenburg County Solid Waste is urging residents and businesses to not throw away lithium-ion batteries after three fires sparked at our facilities on Monday, April 14, 2025.Β
FIFA seeking volunteers for 2025 Club World Cup
FIFA is looking for volunteers in North and South Carolina to help with the FIFA 2025 Club World Cup for the matchups at Bank of America Stadium.
UPDATE: Teen arrested in deadly shooting in southeast Charlotte
A 19-year-old is locked up in the Mecklenburg County Jail, charged with the murder of 21-year-old Jeremiah Cunningham.
Judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in contempt for violating deportation order
A federal judge says he's found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court for violating his orders to turn around planes carrying deportees to El Salvador.
Pet Of The Week: Meet Tiburon
In this Pet of the Week, CMPD Animal Care & Control is featuring Tiburon! Tiburon is a car ride loving, potty trained pup! He also loves to give kid friendly cuddles! Watch to find out how to give him a furever home.
Charlotte Youth Broadcasting Camp joins Rising in studio
The Rising team welcomed the Charlotte Youth Broadcasting Camp into the studio.
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