NIL Era Brings Cautious Optimism To College-Town Businesses
Bret Oliverio says he wants college athletes to endorse his Sup Dogs restaurant along the main Franklin Street drag steps from the University of North Carolina.
Two Maintenance Employees Charged With Stealing From Statesville Storage Facility
Two maintenance employees have been charged with stealing around $3,000 with of merchandise from a Statesville storage facility, according to Iredell County deputies.
Father Dumps 80,000 Pennies In Daughter's Front Yard For Final Child Support Payment
A man is accused of renting a trailer, getting 80,000 pennies from a bank, and dumping them in his daughter's yard for his final child support payment, according to WTVR in Richmond.
American Gymnastics Alternate Tests Positive At Olympics
An alternate on the United States womenβs gymnastics team has tested positive for COVID-19 in an Olympic training camp in Japan.
Rising Spotlight: 4th Annual Beauty Brains & Business Brunch To Take Place Saturday, July 24th
Don't miss your chance to network with some of Charlotte's top female entrepreneurs this Saturday at the 4th annual Beauty Brains & Business Brunch. Event curator Ashley Cross and the Goddess of Beauty, Elle Brown join Rising to tell us more about what you can expect at this year's event.
$20 Scratch-Off Turns Into $2 Million Gift For Mecklenburg County Woman
Karen Urtecho Sandrez of Charlotte was gifted a present she wonβt soon forget β a scratch-off ticket with a $2 million prize.
Positive Home Sales Streak, New Listing Growth Continues In Tight Charlotte Market
Residential home sales across the Charlotte region continue to post positive gains. Slightly more than 5,500 homes sold during June 2021 than in the same month a year ago. The actual figure of 5,505 sales in June 2021 represents a 4.8 percent rise over home sales in June 2020.
The Rising Games: 100M Skip-Dash
The best athletes of their time - competing on the world stage for honor, glory and gold - and then there's us.
Soggy and Cooler Start to the Week
Cooler and soggier start to the week.Β
No Swim Advisory Issued for Cove on Lake Wylie Following Sewage Spill
Officials are urging people not to swim in a portion of Lake Wylie which is affected by a sewage spill. 847,000 gallons of untreated sewage got released from the Paw Creek Lift Station on Old Dowd Road, due to a pipe alignment issue.
Cooler, Wetter Start to Workweek
Some relief from the heat arrives Monday as an expansive rainmaking system sweeps into the Carolinas.
Lightning Strike is Suspected Cause of Ballantyne House Fire
A lightning strike is the suspected cause of a three-alarm house fire in South Charlotte. It happened on Saturday afternoon in the Ballantyne area.
Rainy Relief from Heat Arriving
Saturday was one of the hottest days we've seen all year, but a much-needed wet cooldown is on the way.
Why The Anthony Bourdain Voice Cloning Creeps People Out
The revelation that a documentary filmmaker used voice-cloning software to make the late chef Anthony Bourdain say words he never spoke has drawn criticism amid ethical concerns about use of the powerful technology.
Water Crews Respond To Wastewater Overflow On Old Dowd Road
Charlotte Water crews responded to a wastewater overflow just outside Paw Creek Lift Station at Old Dowd Road, after a pipe alignment issue occurred during a construction project.
15 Amazing Charlotte Tattoo Artists You Should Be Following On Social Media
So you've been thinking of getting a tattoo. Luckily for you, WCCB has compiled a list of 15 amazing artists in the Charlotte area.
President Biden Pledges Appeal Of 'Deeply Disappointing' DACA Ruling
President Joe Biden said Saturday that the Justice Department intends to appeal a federal judgeβs ruling deeming illegal an Obama-era program that has protected hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation and he renewed his calls for Congress to create a permanent solution.
Covid-19 Cases Increase Again In Mecklenburg County, Delta Variant Discovered In 5 Cases
Mecklenburg County Health leaders say Covid-19 cases are once again on the rise, most sick people haven't been vaccinated.
Biz Markie, Known For Classic Rap Song 'Just A Friend,' Dies
Biz Markie, a hip-hop staple known for his beatboxing prowess, turntable mastery and the 1989 classic βJust a Friend,β has died. He was 57.
Fox Tests Positive For Rabies In Huntersville, N.C.
A rabies alert was sent out to residents on or near Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road in Huntersville at 7 p.m. Thursday night, after a fox tested positive for rabies in the area, according to the Huntersville Police Department's Animal Care and Control.
Hornets, Bank Of America Team Up For 2nd Annual Week Of Community Service
The Charlotte Hornets, in partnership with Bank of America, will host a Week of Service for the second year in a row from July 19th through July 23rd.
Trump Showerhead Rule On More Water Flow Goes Down The Drain
So much for Donald Trumpβs quest for βperfectβ hair. The Biden administration is reversing a Trump-era rule approved after the former president complained he wasnβt getting wet enough because of limits on water flow from showerheads.
