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Man arrested after deadly accident involving Uber driver in Gastonia

A man is in custody and charged in connection to a deadly crash that killed an Uber driver and injured three others.

Top sporting events around Charlotte | November 27th – December 3rd

The holidays shouldn't stop you from filling up your sports calendar with games from the Charlotte 49ers, Wingate and the Carolina Panthers. Click through the gallery to see what is happening in and around Charlotte this week.

Up 'n Adam: Thanksgiving Eve Parade 2025

Adam Wurtzel got a preview of the 79th Annual Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade.

Home winterization grants awarded to nonprofits helping rebuild after Helene

Governor Josh Stein, the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROWN NC) and North Carolina Emergency Management announced that a total of $500,000 in home winterization grants will be awarded to two nonprofit organizations engaged in housing rebuild and repair efforts.

Mecklenburg County leaders bracing for impact of Iryna's Law

Mecklenburg County officials are outlining how they'll handle Iryna's Law, a package of new criminal justice changes.

Dozens Arrested In Immigration Crackdown

Congresswoman demands answers on Border Patrol's immigration operations in Charlotte

Rep. Alma S. Adams is demanding answers from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem regarding Border Patrol's immigration operations in Charlotte.

Tennis legends Venus Williams, Frances Tiafoe, and more competing in Charlotte invitational

Tennis superstars return to the Queen City. The match ups include Venus Williams vs. Madison Keys and Frances Tiafoe vs. Taylor Fritz.

NCDMV Commissioner unveils plan to improve customer service

N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Paul Tine released the agency’s 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, a comprehensive roadmap to become an excellent customer service organization delivering safe & easy service that improves the lives of all North Carolinians.

Local chef cooks up Thanksgiving sides with a twist

Chef Jamir Waters stops by Rising to cook some tasty Thanksgiving sides. Comedian Tim Shropshire also stops by for a quick taste.

Two men found guilty of killing and robbing co-owner of Brooks Sandwich House

A jury finds two men guilty in the murder, robbery of Brooks Sandwich House co-owner, Scott Brooks.

I-485 shooting suspect pleads guilty in federal court

The man accused of shooting at vehicles along I-485 in Charlotte has pleaded guilty in federal court.

Charlotte Motor Speedway kicks off Christmas at the Speedway

The Southeast’s largest drive-thru holiday light show kicks off at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord.

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

View a full list of the biggest names and concerts happening around Charlotte this week.

4 Shot At Concord Tree Lighting Ceremony

Police identify 3 suspects in Concord Tree Lighting Ceremony shooting

Police have identified three suspects in connection to a shooting that happened at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Concord on Friday night.

Chris Paul hints at retirement from NBA with video before Clippers-Hornets game in his home state

Chris Paul hinted his potential retirement prior to the team's game against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday in what would be his final game in his home state of North Carolina.