Babysitter charged after 4-year-old dies in Hudson
A Hudson man is facing charges after a child he was babysitting died from injuries sustained in an alleged assault on Tuesday.
Northern lights may be visible in parts of the US due to solar storms
Space forecasters say solar storms may bring colorful auroras to several northern U.S. states.
Journey coming to Charlotte in 2026 on farewell tour
Legendary rock band Journey will perform at the Spectrum Center in 2026 as part of its farewell tour.
New film "Lost & Found in Cleveland"
Adam Wurtzel got to chat with Jeff Hiller and Santino Fontana, two of the stars of "Lost & Found in Cleveland."
Charlotte City Council upset part of blue wave trend
Catawba College political science professor, Michael Bitzer provides insight into what is being described as a blue wave after the municipal elections.
Appeals court gives Trump another shot at erasing his hush money conviction
A federal appeals court on Thursday gave new life to President Donald Trumpβs bid to erase hisΒ hush money conviction, ordering a lower courtΒ to reconsider its decisionΒ to keep the case inΒ state courtΒ instead of moving it to federal court.
Charlotte Douglas among the 40 airports targeted by shutdown-related flight cuts
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is among the 40 airports nationwide that are expected to reduce air traffic by 10% .
Nancy Pelosi won't seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House
Pelosi, who has represented San Francisco for nearly 40 years, announced her decision Thursday.
Governor Josh Stein announces broadband recovery program to rebuild high-speed Internet
Governor Josh Stein announced a $50 million Broadband Recovery Program that will provide grants to help internet service providers rebuild and repair broadband infrastructure destroyed by Hurricane Helene. Impacted internet service providers are invited to apply for funding.
Pet of the Week: Meet Alli!
Alli is your pet of the week on Rising! We love her so much, and you will too.
Cooler finish to workweek, warmer weekend with modest rain chances
Highs return near normal values in the 50s and 60s this Thursday afternoon before warming up again over the weekend.
Food banks and pantries squeezed as more people need help
Dozens of people lined up for a box of food from Faith CME Church in Northeast Charlotte Wednesday. The need grows as more people turn to food pantries to supplement lost and delayed SNAP benefits during the government shutdown.
Trump pressures GOP senators to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever
President Donald Trump lashed out at Senate Republicans to end the government shutdown, now the longest ever at 36 days.
Former South Carolina House member indicted on federal charges of defrauding legal clients
A former South Carolina state lawmaker has been indicted on federal charges, accused of defrauding his legal clients of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Motion Picture Association tells Meta to stop using PG-13 to refer to Instagram teen account content
The Motion Picture Association is asking Meta to stop referring to content shown to teen accounts on Instagram as guided by PG-13 ratings, saying it is misleading.
Top sporting events around Charlotte | November 6th - November 12th
The Ally Tipoff and the Fall World Series lead this week of sporting events. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.
Food Lion announces $484 million investment to upgrade Charlotte stores
Food Lion will be upgrading 153 stores across the Charlotte area as part of a $484 million capital investment.
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 major airports
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 βhigh-volumeβ markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.
Shipping delays expected after UPS cargo plane crash
The UPS cargo plane crash on Tuesday at the companyβs global aviation hub in Kentucky, which killed at least nine, will temporarily disrupt the supply chain and result in some shipping delays.
Rising Spotlight: VR Therapy with Dynamic Health Carolinas
When it comes to pain management, thereβs a new cutting-edge option available to help patients here in Charlotte βΒ VR Therapy.
UPS plane crashes and explodes at a Kentucky airport, leaving at least 9 dead and others missing
Emergency workers are searching for more victims after at least nine people died and more than a dozen were injured when a UPS plane crashed while taking off at the airport in Louisville, Kentucky. The plane crashed Tuesday as it was departing for Honolulu from Muhammad Ali International Airport.
California voters approve new US House map to boost Democrats in 2026
California voters have approved a plan to overhaul the stateβs congressional district boundaries, giving Democrats a boost in their bid to win the U.S. House majority next year. The approval of Proposition 50 could allow Democrats to gain up to five additional seats in the 2026 midterms.
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