Former NC Blue Cross CEO Found Guilty Of DWI, Child Abuse
The former CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina has been found guilty of charges stemming from a car crash on an interstate while his two daughters were in the vehicle.
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California Prosecutors Charge Burke County Man With Killing Hollywood TV Director In 1985
Prosecutors have charged a Burke County man in the cold-case killing of a TV director who worked on βThe Incredible Hulk,β β³The Six Million Dollar Manβ and other shows more than three decades ago.
Lincolnton Police Searching For Man Accused Of Robbing Local Cell Phone Store
Police are trying to identify a man they say stole several cell phones from a store Monday afternoon.
Man Charged After Hitting Neighbor In Head With Machete While Trying To Break Up Dog Fight
Lincoln County deputies say one man is in jail and another is recovering after an altercation escalated following a fight between their pets.
Countdown Drama Roars Into NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals
The drama of a championship battle among tire-smoking, nitro-powered NHRA hot rods will be on full display when this weekendβs NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals roars to life on Friday at zMAX Dragway.
Ramp, Lane Closures For I-277 Improvement Projects Continue This Week
N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews have scheduled several closures this week as part of a $16.3 million project to improve the roadway and 22 bridges along I-277.
Driver Charged Following Deadly Head-On Collision In Catawba County
Troopers say the driver responsible for Monday morning's deadly head-on collision in Catawba County is facing charges.
Man And Woman Charged With Breaking Into Butler High School
Matthews Police have charged two suspects accused of breaking into Butler High School over the weekend.
Gaston County Assistant Principal Facing Charges Of Sex With Student; Bond Set At $1M
A Gaston County assistant principal has been arrested and charged with sex offenses involving a student.
Victim Of Deadly Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-485 Identified; GoFundMe Page Created For Family
A GoFundMe page has been set up for the family of the driver of the tractor-trailer who was killed in an accident on I-485 in north Charlotte last week.Β
Gaston County Pastor Accused Of Sex Crimes With 14-Year-Old
A Gaston County pastor is facing charges for multiple sex crimes involving a 14-year-old victim, following an investigation by the Gaston County Police Department.
Rising Spotlight: Avast Cybersecurity
Avast Security Evangelist Lindsey Pyle joined Rising to discuss cyber threats and the best way to protect small businesses.Β
The Carolina Renaissance Festival Hosts Kids Fantasy Weekend
Save $16.00 on admission to the Carolina Renaissance Festival!
McCaffrey Scores 3 TDs, Panthers Hold Off Jaguars 34-27
Using a single-back, inside zone run the Panthers piled up 285 yards rushing and three touchdowns on the ground, and held on to defeat the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-27 on Sunday for their third straight win and first victory at home in nearly a year.
On the Road with James: Salisbury
James took a trip up I-85 this week and found himself in sunny Salisbury, NC. From the beautiful Elizabethan architecture to the natural wonders found in Dan Nicholas Park, Salisbury is a lovely place…
DisposeRX CEO Passes Away After Being Hit By Stray Bullet In Uptown Charlotte
DisposeRx Chairman, Founder and CEO John Holaday, Ph.D., passed away on Friday, Oct. 4, as a result of injuries he suffered in a random shooting in Charlotte.
Jaguars, Panthers Thriving Behind Backup QB's Minshew, Allen
Two young backup quarterbacks with different looks but similar styles have taken over in Jacksonville and Carolina, energizing their teams with back-to-back victories after 0-2 starts. On Sunday, Jacksonvilleβs Gardner Minshew and Carolinaβs Kyle Allen will square off looking to extend those streaks.
Health Officials Share Early Findings In Legionnairesβ Disease Outbreak Investigation In WNC
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is sharing early findings from an ongoing investigation to determine how people were exposed to Legionella bacteria at the NC Mountain State Fair in September.
