North Carolina Music Hall Of Fame Announces 2024 Inductees
This fall, the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame will pay homage to six North Carolinians with their induction into its Hall of Fame.
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NC State Senator Drops Effort To Restrict Access To Autopsy Reports
An effort to exempt autopsy reports from North Carolina’s public records law has been abandoned.
State Board Certifies 2024 Secondary Primary Election
The State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously certified the 2024 Republican second primary in North Carolina.
Charlotte-Area Malls Unveil Plans For Third Annual National Outlet Shopping Day
Concord Mills and Charlotte Premium Outlets are gearing up for National Outlet Shopping Day™ with hundreds of fantastic finds on the most sought-after brands, limited-time giveaways and unique center-wide experiences.
CATS Selects Winning Artwork To Be Featured On 2025 Transit Passes
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is announcing the winners of its annual Transit Pass Design Contest, whose artwork will be printed on Local, Express and Express Plus monthly passes for the 2025 calendar year.
Tobacco And Vape Shop Owner Charged With Soliciting Child Prostitution
Rowan County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a man after he allegedly offered a 14-year-old vapes in exchange for sex.
Belmont Abbey College Announces Dr. Joseph Wysocki as New Provost
Belmont Abbey College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Joseph Wysocki as the new Provost for Belmont Abbey College. Dr. Wysocki, an esteemed alumnus of the Abbey, brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the institution's values and mission.
Commissioners Adopt FY25 Catawba County Budget
During its June 3 meeting, the Catawba County Board of Commissioners adopted a Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget of $322,709,358 effective July 1, 2024.
Charlotte Committee Designates $1 Million For Affordable 'Teacher Village' Proposal
Charlotte's housing committee voted to move ahead with the next part of a "teacher village" proposal.
Prospective Jurors in Hunter Biden's Firearms Case Questioned On Gun Fights, Addiction
A federal gun case against President Joe Biden’s son Hunter opened Monday with jury selection, following the collapse of a plea deal that would have avoided the spectacle of a trial so close the 2024 election.
Dallas Cowboys Hall Of Famer Larry Allen Dies At 52
Former All-Pro offensive lineman Larry Allen died Sunday while on vacation with his family in Mexico.
Bank Of America Stadium Could Get More Than A Billion Dollars For Renovations, $650M Of Which Is City Money
Charlotte's City Council to decide if they will give $650M to the Carolina Panthers for stadium renovations so the team and Charlotte FC will stay for another 20 years.
High School Teams from Across North Carolina Excel in Ready, Set, App! Competition
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the three winning teams from North Carolina high schools for the Fifth Annual Ready, Set, App! Competition.
How to Decide Which Cruise is Right for You
The summer travel season is here! Instead of a flight or a long drive, you could take a cruise this year! There's lots of different options, and it can be a little overwhelming to figure it all out. Fortunately, our travel guru, Carly Caramanna, joined Rising to help break it all down.
Airport Service Workers, Allies To Rally At CLT Airport To Confront American Airlines
Airport service workers who work for airline service providers at one of American Airlines’ fastest-growing hubs are coming together with allies and other workers throughout the airline’s system to demand the country’s largest domestic air carrier take responsibility for the airport service workers who fuel their profits, according to a news release.
CATS To Suspend Blue Line And Gold Line Service For Annual Maintenance
All Blue Line and Gold Line service will be suspended Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9, as the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) conducts preventative maintenance.
AP: Simone Biles Cruises To 9th National Title And Gives Olympic Champ Sunisa Lee A Boost Along The Way
There used to be a time when Simone Biles would find “beauty in the blindness” ahead of the Olympics, reveling in not knowing what she didn't know.
Woman Found Dead Inside Home In Statesville, Homicide Investigation Now Launched
After further investigation, the Statesville Police Department has ruled 33-year-old Shelbie Smith's death as a homicide.
