Top 5 Stories on Rising
Here are your Top 5 Stories on Rising...From the destruction of Hurricane Dorian and where it's headed to a judge unsealing court records involving sex abuse claims against Jeffrey Epstein.
Mary C. Curtis: New Talks On Gun Control Policy in America
CHARLOTTE, NC --- The push for new gun legislation is growing in the United States following numerous mass shootings over the past month. Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis weighs in on the…
Dogs Evacuated from Shelters Along Coast Available for Adoption in Mooresville
As people evacuate ahead of Hurricane Dorian, local animal rescues are receiving dogs from shelters along the coast. Several dozen are already being housed in Mooresville, and they're looking for volunteers to help care for them.
York County Provides List Of Locations Available For Hurricane Dorian Evacuees
As many coastal residents in South Carolina prepare for the impact of Hurricane Dorian, local travel and tourism leaders in York County complied a list of locations available for evacuees.
CMPD Releases Name Of Man Whose Remains Were Found In Burned Out Home By Insurance Adjuster
Police have identified the man whose remains were found by an insurance adjuster following a fire at a home in July.
Governor Cooper Orders Mandatory Evacuations Ahead Of Hurricane Dorian
Governor Cooper has ordered a mandatory state evacuation for coastal areas of North Carolina, beginning at 8 a.m., Wednesday morning, in anticipation of Hurricane #Dorian.
WANTED: Aljaquan Lamont Hugue
The CMPD is asking for assistance locating a man wanted for disabling his electronic monitoring device.
Walmart To Stop Selling Handgun Ammunition
Walmart says it will discontinue the sale of handgun ammunition and also publicly request that customers refrain from openly carrying firearms in stores even where state laws allow it.
Dorian Isn't Moving Because The Upper Atmosphere Is Too Calm
Powerful Hurricane Dorian has been going nowhere because nothing high up is making it budge.
Humane Society Of Charlotte Welcomes Hurricane Evacuees From North Myrtle Beach
The Humane Society of Charlotte (HSC) welcomed nine dogs from North Myrtle Beach Humane Society in the late evening of Labor Day 2019.
#Trending: Cubs Fans Make Huge Beer Cup Snake, Maid of Honor Wears T-Rex Costume
Man 'moonwalks' to show how bad the roads are, a massive snake made out of beer cups in Chicago, cute dog makes friends with butterfly, maid of honor wears t-Rex costume, & guy proves that not all 'Birds' can fly when his electric scooter breaks!
Winning $200,700 Cash 5 Prize Sold In Gastonia Still Unclaimed; Expires Next Monday
Lottery officials say the winner of a $200, 700 Cash 5 prize, sold in Gastonia, has one week to claim, before it expires next Monday, September 9th.
Authorities Asking For Help Locating Missing Lincoln County Man
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance locating a missing man.
Charlotte Man Charged With Cashing Over $3,000 Worth Of Forged Checks From Statesville Business
A Charlotte man has been charged with cashing forged checks worth more than $3,000, drawn from a Statesville business' account, in the Triad area of North Carolina.
Deadly Hurricane Dorian Parks Itself Over The Bahamas
Practically parking itself over the Bahamas for a day and a half, Hurricane Dorian pounded away at the islands Tuesday in a catastrophic onslaught that sent floodwaters up to the second floors of buildings, trapped people in attics and chased others from one shelter to another. At least five deaths were reported.
At Least 25 Confirmed Dead In Boat Fire In California
At least 25 people were confirmed dead and nine others still missing after a tragic boat fire early Monday near an island off the Southern California coast.
Some Hurricane Evacuees From South Carolina Staying in Charlotte Area
South Carolina's Governor has ordered 830,000 people to evacuate eight coastal counties. All lanes of I-26 are heading in the same direction from Charleston to Columbia.
Wilson's World: LEGO Towers Of Tomorrow At Discovery Place
This morning Wilson was at Discovery Place checking out the Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO.
Two UNCC Students Among Three Injured In Shooting That Left One Dead Over The Weekend
The CMPD says an argument led to a shooting that killed one person and injured and three others near UNCC on Saturday morning.
Panthers Release WR Torrey Smith; Claim 3 Off Waivers
The Panthers cut veteran wide receiver Torrey Smith, running back Elijah Holyfield and cornerback Kevon Seymour, and claimed wide receivers Ray-Ray McCloud and Brandon Zylstra, and defensive back Natrell Jamerson off waivers.
Erik Jones Holds Off Busch To Win Rain-Delayed Southern 500
Erik Jones used every bit of stamina he had at Darlington Raceway. Few know better than Jones the effort it took to hold off Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch and win the rain-delayed Southern 500.
Record-Setting Dorian Keeps Pounding North Bahamas
In a slow, relentless advance, a catastrophic Hurricane Dorian kept pounding at the northern Bahamas early Monday, as one of the strongest Atlantic storms ever recorded left wrecked homes, shredded roofs, tumbled cars and toppled power poles in its wake.
