North Carolina court: GOP can narrow governor's appointment powers on some boards
A North Carolina appeals court has ruled that the Republican-controlled General Assembly can reduce the governor's appointments to certain commissions.
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Carolina Insight: Charlotte McDonald's managers recognized with Ray Kroc Award
Charlotte area McDonald's managers, Ghislayne Ramirez-Castro of Concord and Carmen Benanvente of East Charlotte, were selected by McDonaldβs USA for this yearβs Ray Kroc Award, recognizing those who lead by example and achieve superior business results.
UPDATE: Fire at local diesel company blamed on accidental electrical fire
The Charlotte Fire Investigation Task Force says an accidental electrical fire sparked a fire at a diesel automotive repair business in Northwest Charlotte.
The Carolina Renaissance Festival's "Ded Bob" and "Sluj" Visit Rising!
From juggling to jousting to fairies to incredible musicians, the Carolina Renaissance Festival is now underway, and Ded Bob and Sluj, of βThe Ded Bob Shoβ, stopped by Rising to tell us all about it!
Suspect arrested in Indian Trail Taco Bell shooting
A man is facing charges after being accused of shooting and killing a Taco Bell employee in Indian Trail on Monday.
CMPD Third Quarter Report: Crime down 8%, violent crime down 20%
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department released its Third Quarter Report on Wednesday that showed a decrease in crime across the city.
Local photographer captures rare phenomenon at Grandfather Mountain
βIt doesnβt feel like real life; itβs almost like youβre in a fairytale," Leslie Restivo beams, "Itβs magical and itβs spiritual.β
Charlotte airport won't show DHS video blaming Dems for gov't shutdown
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is among at least a dozen airports in the country that wonβt air a controversial video from the Department of Homeland Security.
Gaston County Courthouse and DSS building evacuated following bomb threat
All-clear given following bomb threat that caused the evacuation of Gaston County Courthouse and the Department of Social Services Tuesday afternoon.
Drought has muted this year's leaf-peeping season
Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have muted this yearβs autumn colors, and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.
Victim of deadly shooting in SouthPark identified
A woman found shot at an upscale apartment building in SouthPark has been identified by police as 45-year-old Dwanneich Hammonds.
Up 'n Adam: Scarecrow Hollow at Daniel Stowe Conservancy
Adam Wurtzel went to Daniel Stowe Conservancy to learn more about their kid-friendly Scarecrow Hollow.
Bill Belichick says he never sought an early departure from the North Carolina job
Bill Belichick has denied reports that he's been seeking an exit strategy from his North Carolina coaching role. Belichick says βsome of the reports out last week about my looking for a buyout and trying to leave here and all that is categorically false.β Belichick was making his first public comments since a blowout loss to Clemson.
North Carolina GOP announce plans to vote on new House map amid nationwide redistricting battle
North Carolina Republican legislative leaders say they will vote next week on redrawing the stateβs U.S. House district map, with the likely aim of securing another GOP seat within already right-leaning boundaries.
Charlotte-based LendingTree CEO dies in ATV accident
LendingTree, Inc. says CEO Doug Lebda passed away unexpectedly Sunday in an all-terrain vehicle accident.
More than $6.5 billion in medical debt erased in NC
Through North Carolinaβs Medical Debt Relief Program, more than $6.5 billion in medical debt has been relieved for more than 2.5 million North Carolinians over the past year.
Dozens rescued as remnants of typhoon hits Alaska while nor'easter brings flooding to East Coast
More than 30 people were rescued and three people remain unaccounted for in western Alaska. It comes after the remnants of Typhoon Halong brought hurricane-force winds and flooding.
One man is dead after shooting in Northwest Charlotte
One man is dead after a shooting at a northwest Charlotte business Sunday night.
