Large Crowds Pack Church Convocation Event Despite COVID Concerns
There are concerns an event drawing hundreds of people to a Charlotte church could turn into another super-spreader event.
Ron Klain Appointed As White House Chief Of Staff By President-Elect Joe Biden
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen his longtime adviser Ron Klain to reprise his role as his chief of staff, installing an aide with decades of experience in the top role in his White House.
Charlotte Hornets Unveil New City Edition Uniform
The Charlotte Hornets revealed their new City Edition uniform for the 2020-21 NBA season on November 11th, according to a news release.
North Carolina Tennis Association Launches 'Try Tennis Toolkit' Supporting Underserved Communities
The North Carolina Tennis Association (NCTA) launches a 'Try Tennis Toolkit' to provide tennis equipment to underserved members in the community looking to get involved in the sport, according to a news release.
North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis Reelected, Keeps Seat For GOP
North Carolina Republican Thom Tillis has won reelection to his U.S. Senate seat, confirming that Democrats must now win both runoff races in Georgia in January if they are to seize Senate control from the GOP.
Panthers Nominate Christian McCaffrey For The Salute To Service Award
The Carolina Panthers nominated running back Christian McCaffrey for the Salute to Service Award presented by the USAA, according to a news release.
Drive-In Holiday Movies Return As Speedway Christmas Presented By Count On Me NC Opens Next Week
Open Nov. 21 through Jan. 17, Speedway Christmas presented by Count On Me NC will liven up the Southeast’s largest drive-thru holiday light show with Christmas classics on the big screen every Thursday through Sunday.
U.S Marines Veteran Celebrates Veterans Day With ‘Red Hot’ Million-Dollar Win
Yaheem Jones of Creswell, a former combat engineer in the U.S. Marine Corps, was cleaning up when he stumbled upon a surprise in the form of a scratch-off ticket worth $1 million.
Carolina Together: YWCA Central Carolinas Providing Affordable Housing For More Than A Century
If you work in Charlotte, you should be able to live in Charlotte, right? It is difficult for many people to find affordable housing in the Queen City.
Tropics Update: Eta Strengthens to a Hurricane
Eta will likely make it's second Florida landfall north of Tampa Thursday.
Celebrating Our Veterans!
In honor of Veterans day, the Rising crew discuss the veterans in their lives and what they mean to them.
Mary C. Curtis: Transition Turmoil as Trump Refuses to Concede
President-elect Joe Biden's transition team is pushing ahead, even as President Donald Trump and his administration fight the election results and decline to give access to Biden's team.
Veterans Day Freebies In Charlotte
Several businesses are offering free meals or services for veterans and active military members on November 11th for Veterans Day.
CMS Delays Return to In-Person Learning for Most Middle School Students Until January 5th
The coronavirus is impacting the return to in-person learning for Charlotte-Mecklenburg middle school students. Most will now return January 5th instead of November 23rd, because more than 100 school bus drivers are on leave.
Cal Cunningham Concedes In North Carolina U.S. Senate Race To Thom Tillis
North Carolina Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Cal Cunningham conceded to Republican incumbent Thom Tillis Tuesday stating that, "the voters have spoken."
North Carolina Lowers Indoor Gathering Limit To 10 To Slow Spread Of COVID-19
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina’s indoor mass gathering limit will be lowered to 10 people in an effort to drive down North Carolina’s key COVID-19 metrics. Executive Order 176 will go into effect on Friday, November 13 and will be in place through Friday, December 4.
President-Elect Joe Biden Speaks After Supreme Court Seems Likely To Leave Health Care Law In Place
The Supreme Court seemed likely Tuesday to leave in place the bulk of the Affordable Care Act, including key protections for pre-existing health conditions and subsidized insurance premiums that affect tens of millions of Americans.
Panthers List McCaffrey As ‘Day To Day’ With Shoulder Injury
Panthers coach Matt Rhule says running back Christian McCaffrey is “day to day” with a shoulder injury he suffered in the closing seconds of Carolina’s 33-31 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
CMPD: No Active Shooter In Uptown Charlotte, Lockdowns Lifted
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department says there is not an active shooter in uptown Charlotte after posts on social media Tuesday indicated otherwise.
Police: Woman Arrested, Charged After Making Bomb Threats At Lancaster Zaxby's
Lancaster police say a woman was arrested Friday after calling in two bomb threats to a Zaxby's.
Autobell® Car Wash Salutes U.S. Military Veterans And Active-Duty Service Personnel With Free Ride-Thru Exterior Wash On Veterans Day
To honor and thank U.S. military personnel on Veterans Day, Autobell Car Wash will offer all veterans and active-duty service members a free Ride-Thru Exterior car wash, or an equivalent credit toward another wash option, at all 87 locations of Autobell in five states on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.
Trump Faces Long Odds In Challenging State Vote Counts
Republican surrogates for President Donald Trump resumed their legal fight Monday to try to stop the vote count in key battleground states, including Pennsylvania and Michigan, but faced long odds given the Electoral College tally and recent court rulings that found no evidence of widespread vote fraud.
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