North Carolina News

Hornets extend Coby White to 3-year contract

Coby White is expected to be the team’s starting point guard following the LaMelo Ball trade.

Knothole Foundation introduces new mascot!

Adam Wurtzel welcoming the Knothole Foundation's new mascot, Cosmo into the Rising studio.

Dilworth Soup Kitchen serves neighbors, seeks community support

Dilworth Soup Kitchen is working to serve Charlotte residents facing food insecurity while also asking for community support.

2 hurt in apartment fire in east Charlotte

Charlotte firefighters responded to the fire on Delta Crossing Lane, just off East WT Harris Boulevard just after 3 a.m.

Fare Ambassadors will check tickets on CATS trains

CATS officials are celebrating 50 years of public transit in Charlotte while beefing up ticket enforcement.

From North Meck to the NBA: Isaiah Evans finds new home in second round of NBA Draft

It wasn’t how he envisioned it, but Isaiah Evans is headed to the NBA.

Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall

The president hosted a rally on Washington's National Mall, including a series of flyovers by stealth bombers, music from military bands, and Lee Greenwood singing “God Bless the USA.”

Duke's Isaiah Evans among top talent still available after sitting through Round 1 of the NBA draft

Duke sophomore guard Isaiah Evans is among the top talent still available heading into the second round of the NBA draft.

Avelo Airlines adding flights from Concord to 3 popular Florida cities

Avelo Airlines announced Wednesday three new nonstop flights from Concord-Padgett Regional Airport to popular Florida destinations.

Firefighter hospitalized after accidental house fire in Gastonia

A firefighter was transported to the hospital after battling a house fire in Gastonia on Tuesday.

Heavy police presence at east Charlotte apartment complex

A large police presence has been reported at an east Charlotte apartment complex.

Single engine airplane crashes in Morganton

The pilot of a single-engine airplane was taken to the hospital following a crash on the runway at a regional airport in Morganton.

Exclusive Interview With Franklin Graham Part 1

Exclusive Conversation with Franklin Graham of Samaritan's Purse (PART 1)

Adam Wurtzel went to Boone to Samaritan's Purse headquarters to meet Franklin Graham.

GoFundMe started after local restaurant owner dies

Carlos Abrahams is also the owner of Crav'N Caribbean, a Jamaican restaurant and food truck.

Rising Spotlight: MD Boutique

In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Alicia Carroll, founder of MD Boutique, about her new physician-led aesthetic practice in uptown Charlotte, and about some of the treatments and services they provide.

More than 4,200 people sign petition to stop the sale of Morrison YMCA

More than 4,200 community members signed a petition to stop the sale of what they call a "cornerstone of Ballantyne." YMCA has sold its Morrison Family Campus to Moments of Hope Church.

Two Statesville men face federal charges for breeding pit bulls for dog fighting

Two Statesville men are facing federal charges for allegedly running a multi-state commercial dog breeding operation for illegal dog fighting, according to authorities.