The Charlotte City council is closer to approving the $2.6 billion dollar budget for next year. During a meeting on Thursday, the council discussed possible changes to different line items. Some on the council questioned funding for police training. But ultimately, the budget passed the first amendment process relatively unchanged.
To support healthy families and strengthen our economy, Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 95, extending paid parental leave to state employees in cabinet agencies.
A detention officer for the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office has been terminated after being arrested.
Today is the first day of the Circle K Speed Street presented by Coca-Cola.Β The event will be rocking the streets of Uptown Charlotte May 23-25th with live entertainment, access to racing's brightest stars, giveaways and interactive displays.
Art Alexakis, the lead singer of the popular 90's alternative band Everclear, brought his Songs and Stories tour to McGlohon Theater in Charlotte.
The Ritz-Carlton in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, played host to a spectacular 39th annual Speedway Childrenβs Charities Gala presented by Sonic Automotive and EchoPark on Wednesday night, with the far-reaching nonprofit raising more than $1 million for children in need throughout the greater Charlotte region.
One firefighter was injured battling a massive business fire in Kannapolis.Β
The City of Charlotte is gearing up for a fun weekend in the Queen City. The annual Circle K Speed Street presented by Coca-Cola will be in uptown Charlotte Thursday, May 23, through Saturday, May 25, and city government offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
NASCAR driver Jeffrey Earnhardt unveiled the new paint scheme on his #18 Toyota Supra that he will be driving this weekend which honors the life of K9 Officer Jordan Sheldon and the dedication of the officers of the Mooresville Police Department.
A Hidden Valley home that used to be a hot spot for violence and drugs, is giving a woman and her daughter a second chance. This new beginning is all thanks to volunteers with Habitat for Humanity.
Matthews Police need your help identifying three suspects accused of fraud.Β
On Wednesday, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office promoted a nine-year-old boy, with a rare form of dwarfism, to the rank of Honorary Detective.Β
The worldβs most patriotic racing event weekend will feature a star-studded list of dignitaries, as the 60thΒ running of theΒ Coca-Cola 600Β on Sunday atΒ Charlotte Motor Speedwayis just four days from thrilling race fans from around the world.
Family and friends of Riley Howell have established a fund in his name to support families affected by gun violence.Β
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have identified Chavez Peoples, Anthony Henry, and Averin Washington as suspects in this armed robbery, according to a news release.
Art Alexakis, the lead singer and guitarist from the multi-platinum rock band Everclear,Β stopped by Rising to talk about his Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis, his life, and even played a few songs for us.
Home brewers from throughout the Carolinas have an opportunity to showcase their original beers at the 2019 US Homebrew Competition to be held on July 20th at the Olde Mecklenburg Brewery in Charlotte.
Authorities have charged the driver responsible for the May 14th wreck involving a school bus that killed 63-year-old Cynthia Thomas of Albemarle.
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