Second driver arrested in Charlotte street race
Julia Henderson and Estrella Gutierrez-Perez are both charged with second degree murder and spontaneous speed competition resulting in death.
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Josh Allen gets comfortable in Bills' new stadium with TD pass in 29-14 preseason win over Panthers
New Buffalo Bills stadium. Same Josh Allen. Allen displayed his familiar strong arm and elusive scrambling abilities on a 9-yard touchdown pass to Keon Coleman in the Bills' 29-14 preseason-opening win over the Carolina Panthers.
Hornets getting Dennis Schroder in trade with Cavaliers, AP source says
The Charlotte Hornets are acquiring veteran point guard Dennis Schroder and cash from the Cleveland Cavaliers for guard Tre Mann, according to a person close to the situation.
Hot and humid this weekend with storm chances
Saturday's temperatures will climb into the mid to upper 90s but with the humidity factored in, it will feel like it's above 100°. A few thunderstorms could bubble up Saturday afternoon but they won't bring widespread rain.
South Carolina breaking and entering suspect found hiding inside dumpster
A breaking and entering suspect was found in a dumpster while trying to evade police in Monroe.
'& Juliet' brings a new ending to Shakespeare classic in Charlotte
What if Juliet's story didn't end with Romeo? The hit Broadway musical "& Juliet" is taking the stage at Blumenthal Arts' Belk Theater through Aug. 16.
Samaritan's Purse helping earthquake victims in Colombia
Taylor Miller and Adam Wurtzel spoke with Samaritan's Purse Medical Director, Peter Holz to learn more about the organization's response to the deadly earthquakes in Colombia.
Small businesses in WNC still struggling years after Helene
A new survey shows three out of four small businesses in western North Carolina are still earning at or below pre-Helene revenues.
Mecklenburg County opens cooling stations, offers free transit as extreme heat approaches
Local officials and homeless service providers are deploying resources across Charlotte, Cornelius, and Huntersville on Thursday and Friday to assist vulnerable residents through a dangerous weekend heat wave.
Eastland Transit Center to reopen Friday following two-year closure
Charlotte transit officials announced that normal bus service will return to the Eastland Transit Center on Friday after a 24-month shutdown for roadway and pedestrian infrastructure upgrades.
"The Tiny Chef" makes pizza inspired by "One Night Only"
The Rising hosts joined "The Tiny Chef," Susanne Dillingham in the kitchen to make pizza inspired by the new film "One Night Only."
Carolina Lady Cougars play in two-day series
The team plays Mejico Sol in a two-day, four game series at the Second Ward Gym on August 14 and 15th.
Missing couple found safe
The missing Gastonia couple has been found safe.
Coach Dave Canales has positive outlook on Xavier Legette upon return to practice following injury
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette may not be playing in Saturday’s preseason game at the Buffalo Bills after suffering a stinger early in training camp.
Powerball jackpot soars to $1 billion
The Powerball jackpot received a $25 million boost on Tuesday due to strong ticket sales to push Wednesday’s massive prize to $1 billion.
NCDHHS: Childhood vaccines and mental health
Francisco Guzman with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services joined this morning’s Rising to highlight two important pieces of back-to-school preparation: childhood vaccines and mental health, and what parents should know going into the new school year.
DA seeks death penalty for guardian accused of murdering child
A woman in Mecklenburg County could be put to death for murdering a 6-year-old girl. Police say Tonya McKnight beat and neglected Domonique Moody.
CMS Superintendent will return to district after investigation
Charlotte Mecklenburg School Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill will return to the district August 12th. The CMS Board of Education placed Dr. Hill on paid leave back in June to complete an investigation into matters regarding administrative and operational oversight.
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