Cancer affects millions of Americans, but a recent study has shown that the cancer mortality rate has dropped 29 percent in the past three decades. Dr. Joseph Merriman, a Novant Health medical oncologist, joins Rising to discuss why more people are surviving cancer and how treatments are improving.
Delays on Charlotte's light rail could soon get worse. Fewer trains will be in the fleet because of needed repairs. That also means riders will have to wait longer for trains to arrive.
WCCB Charlotte's Alexandra Elich was the only reporter invited to a celebration of his life. As the family waits for a final report from the Citizens Review Board.
The Charlotte Sports Foundation (CSF) has announced that two college football games will take place at the Bank of America Stadium to open the 2021 college football season.
CMPD has charged a man for their involvement in a fatal west Charlotte accident involving a motorcycle from October 2019.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have charged 23-year-old Dayshawn Beckham for the murder of a 30-year-old woman in west Charlotte on Monday night.
Mecklenburg County Public Health (MCPH) is working with the NC Division of Public Health to investigate two potential cases of tuberculosis (TB) at UNC Charlotte.
Are you dealing with a stuffy nose, headaches, or pressure? Dr. Daron J. Smith, MD from Queen City Ear, Nose & Throat joins Rising to discuss sinusitis and treatment options that can help with your sinus discomfort.
CMPD has charged a suspect for their involvement in two bank robberies after a vehicle pursuit.
The Charlotte Hornets' second-year guard is averaging 18.1 points and 7.8 assists while playing 35 minutes per game entering Thursday night's game at Chicago. He is fifth in the league in 3-pointers made (190).
The Chester Police Department says a mother was no where to be found on February 17th when her sons were discovered playing inside a stranger's truck.Β Β
An investigation is underway after a person was found dead following a house fire in Mooresville, North Carolina.
Investigators from the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) determined the fire at Balls Creek Campground in Catawba County on September 29, 2019 was intentionally set.
Political contributor Mary C. Curtis talks about what to expect ahead of the Nevada democratic debate.
Vica Bondurant from Charlotte Center City Partners discusses the top events coming up in the Queen City.
A wreck involving a tractor trailer has shut down all lanes of I-85 South near Statesville Avenue.
Wednesday marks six years since a man's death rattled neighbors in Huntersville. At the time, the town hadn't seen a homicide in two years. The case is unsolved an the victim's family is still searching for answers.
Ryan Newman's car spins, goes airborne and flips several times during a fiery crash at the Daytona 500 on Monday.Β He's now awake and speaking as doctors in Florida treat him for series injuries.
Former Panthers TE, Greg Olsen signs one year deal with the Seahawks worth $7 million.
Black Fathers Rock! β a night of celebration for fathers who are trailblazers in the community β will take place in Uptown Charlotte at Fin & Fino on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 4 p.m.
So You Think You Can Bark is Stand For Animals' signature fundraising event. Community members voluntarily train their dogs and raise funds to support Stand For Animals' Medical Fund which underwrites the cost of medical care and procedures for those in need of our clinic's services.
Authorities say an autopsy revealed that 6-year-old Faye Swetlik died from asphyxiation.Β
