Gaston County Police charge man with sex assault involving a child
45-year-old Jon Pittman is accused of raping a child under 15. He's being held behind bars in the Gaston County jail on a $750,000 bond.
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Palisades High School parents arrested, charged after bringing weapons on campus
Arrest records show 38-year-old Regina Mungin carried a gun on campus, and officers say they later found another one in her car. 43-year-old Miquel Williams is accused of carrying a pocket knife on campus.
Local police pulling over drivers who ignore school bus laws
Local police are warning drivers to watch out for school buses after they released dash cam video showing multiple people breaking the law.
Charlotte city leaders question CATS safety after murder on light rail
The Queen City's crown seems tarnished after more deadly violence in the city. This time it was the murder of a woman in South End, a prime area for Friday nightlife.
Artisanal ice cream company to open first Charlotte scoop shop in Plaza Midwood
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the nationally beloved brand known for its cult-favorite dairy and vegan ice cream, is opening its first Charlotte scoop shop on Thursday, September 4 in Plaza Midwood.
Tasty Tuesday: Mariah's Taco Spot
Mariah Brown, owner of Mariah's Taco Spot food truck stops by Rising to showcase her popular Birria Tacos
Bend It At The Ballpark set for September 24th
On Wednesday, September 24 the Charlotte Knights and Atrium Health are proud to present Bend It at the Ballpark. The annual event highlights Atrium Health’s commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles.
Carolina Renaissance Festival Job Fair!
The Carolina Renaissance Festival is hosting a job fair on Saturday, September 6th.
NASCAR's playoffs begin with no clear favorite, Larson as top seed, Reddick happy just to make field
There is no clear favorite as NASCAR's playoffs get ready to begin Sunday at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina. Kyle Larson is the top seed, but Ryan Blaney has the momentum following his victory in the regular-season finale at Daytona.
Whataburger announces Multi-Year partnership with Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC
Whataburger today announced a multi-year partnership designating Whataburger as a Proud Partner of both the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC.
Rising crew competes at The Game Show Challenge!
The Rising crew took on The Game Show Challenge to compete for bragging rights in some familiar game show puzzles and games.
Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte
View a full list of the biggest names and concerts happening around Charlotte this week.
CMPD takes on CFD for charity baseball game
CMPD took on the Charlotte Fire Department for a friendly game of baseball Friday night.
1 dead, 1 hurt in Gaston County shooting
Gaston County police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another hurt.
Two arrested in Burke County homicide investigation
Two men are charged with second-degree murder after a homicide in Burke County.
Early voting underway for municipal primary election
Voters in Mecklenburg County can now cast their early ballots for the primary municipal election.
Arrest made after deadly stabbing on light rail train
Police have made an arrest after a deadly stabbing inside of a light rail train in South End on Friday night.
Rising Spotlight: NCDHHS
In today’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Zack Moore, State Epidemiologist and Epidemiology Section Chief with North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, who shares valuable information about NCDHHS’s Vaccines for Children (VFC) program.
Powell signals Fed may cut rates soon even as inflation risks remain
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday opened the door ever so slightly to lowering a key interest rate in the coming months but gave no hint on the timing of a move.
