Charlotte Comedic Social Media Sensation Joking Around on Rising
Comedian Christian Johnson stops by Rising to joke around
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Kannapolis' Mayor Expects 100,000 People In 20 Years
The mayor projects the city will continue to add about 1,000 people per year for the next decade. He believes within 20 years, the city's population will hit 100,000.
Salvation Army Closing Center In Gastonia, Moving To Homeless Prevention
The Salvation Army says it will transition its emergency homeless shelter program to a homelessness prevention program.
North Carolina Revives The Possibility Of Legalizing Medical Marijuana
North Carolina senators are pushing to legalize medical marijuana again, but it’s unclear if the state House will approve it.
Suspect Wanted In Cleveland County After Chase, Gunfight With Deputies
A suspect is on the run after leading a chase and exchanging gunfire with deputies in a stolen vehicle on Wednesday.
Cedar Fair And Six Flags Update Merger, Plans For Carowinds
Cedar Fair, the parent company of Carowinds, announced Tuesday that it expects its planned merger with Six Flags to be complete by July 1.
Local Woman Wins $700,000 Lottery Prize
Donna Smith won a huge lottery prize over the weekend. She bought a $10 777 ticket from the Run-In convenience store on Gilead Road Sunday morning.
South Carolina Man Sentenced To 13 Years For Armed Robberies
A York County man was sentenced to 13 years in prison after robbing three fast food businesses in Charlotte in June of 2022.
Cooper Makes Push For Child Care Funding During Stop In Charlotte
A new statewide survey shows that about a third of North Carolina's child care centers are at risk of closing their doors when COVID-era funding expires this month.
Convicted Felon Arrested For Illegally Possessing Weapons, Narcotics
A convicted felon was arrested after deputies said they found five firearms and approximately 77 grams of narcotics at his residence in Catawba County.
49-Year-Old Man Sentenced For Robbing His Former Employer, Shooting Three Victims
A 49-year-old Charlotte man will serve the next 34 years in prison for committing an armed robbery on his former employer in July of 2021.
Juneteenth At The Gantt | PHOTOS
This year's Juneteenth lineup focuses on the artistic perspectives of our youth, modern conversations surrounding the cross-cultural impact of Blackness, and the importance of positive exchange as a form of community care.
Unloaded Weapons Don't Violate N.C. Safe Gun Storage Law, Appeals Court Says
A North Carolina appeals court has decided that a gun must be loaded for someone to be convicted of failing to properly store the weapon at home to protect minors living there.
Charlotte Sports’ Queen City Parlay Raises $15K For Veterans Bridge Home
Following a successful Memorial Day Weekend across the Charlotte sports community, organizers of the inaugural Queen City Parlay are excited to donate $15K to Veterans Bridge Home.
Governor Cooper Signs State Disaster Declaration For West Jefferson Affected By Flooding
On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Governor Roy Cooper signed a state disaster declaration for the Town of West Jefferson in Ashe County that suffered damages from a significant flood event on May 26.
Powerball Tickets Sold In Greensboro And Union County Expiring Soon
Powerball players in North Carolina, especially those around Greensboro and Stallings, should double-check any tickets they have to see if they are the winner of two unclaimed prizes worth $100,000 and $200,000.
Police: 4 Men Arrested For Robbing US Postal Workers in Charlotte & Greensboro
A scary trend developing in North Carolina has made its way to Charlotte. United States Postal Service workers robbed at gunpoint. It's happened in Greensboro, too.
Motorcyclist Killed During Crash Involving CATS Bus
One man is dead following a crash involving a CATS bus. That crash shut down Independence Blvd. for more than two hours during rush hour Tuesday evening.
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