The Ritz-Carlton in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, played host to a spectacular 39th annual Speedway Children’s Charities Gala presented by Sonic Automotive and EchoPark on Wednesday night, with the far-reaching nonprofit raising more than $1 million for children in need throughout the greater Charlotte region.
One firefighter was injured battling a massive business fire in Kannapolis.
The City of Charlotte is gearing up for a fun weekend in the Queen City. The annual Circle K Speed Street presented by Coca-Cola will be in uptown Charlotte Thursday, May 23, through Saturday, May 25, and city government offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
NASCAR driver Jeffrey Earnhardt unveiled the new paint scheme on his #18 Toyota Supra that he will be driving this weekend which honors the life of K9 Officer Jordan Sheldon and the dedication of the officers of the Mooresville Police Department.
Jennifer Garner gives grads advice, Bucks star Giannis sends fan an autograph for his encouraging words, & 'The Office' stars root for different Stanley Cup Final teams!
A Hidden Valley home that used to be a hot spot for violence and drugs, is giving a woman and her daughter a second chance. This new beginning is all thanks to volunteers with Habitat for Humanity.
Michael Avenatti, the attorney who rocketed to fame through his representation of porn star Stormy Daniels in her battles with President Donald Trump, was charged Wednesday with ripping her off.
Matthews Police need your help identifying three suspects accused of fraud.
On Wednesday, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office promoted a nine-year-old boy, with a rare form of dwarfism, to the rank of Honorary Detective.
The world’s most patriotic racing event weekend will feature a star-studded list of dignitaries, as the 60th running of the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedwayis just four days from thrilling race fans from around the world.
Family and friends of Riley Howell have established a fund in his name to support families affected by gun violence.
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have identified Chavez Peoples, Anthony Henry, and Averin Washington as suspects in this armed robbery, according to a news release.
Art Alexakis, the lead singer and guitarist from the multi-platinum rock band Everclear, stopped by Rising to talk about his Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis, his life, and even played a few songs for us.
Home brewers from throughout the Carolinas have an opportunity to showcase their original beers at the 2019 US Homebrew Competition to be held on July 20th at the Olde Mecklenburg Brewery in Charlotte.
Authorities have charged the driver responsible for the May 14th wreck involving a school bus that killed 63-year-old Cynthia Thomas of Albemarle.
Teachers are an unforgettable, driving force in the futures of young people, so during this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week, Circle K and Coca-Cola Consolidated surprised three Charlotte Mecklenburg School District (CMS) high school teachers in their classroom to announce their nomination as a top finalist in Circle K’s “A Driving Force in Education” contest.
Billy Eichner takes the Jonas Brothers around NYC, Keanu Reeves' character in 'Toy Story 4,' St. Louis player visits young fan & guy shows what it's like to guard Steph Curry!
Police say a man rescued from the ocean on the North Carolina coast last weekend has died.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for assistance locating a man wanted for disabling his electronic monitoring device.
The Little 600 took place Tuesday night at the GoPro Motorplex in Mooresville.
Some local parents are fighting to keep a gas station from opening next to their children's school. They're worried about crime and gas fumes impacting students on a nearby playground.
The mostly millennial Charlotte City Council might have to make way for a Gen Z'er. Gabe Cartagena lead the push for gun violence prevention after the the UNC Charlotte shooting. The 21-year-old's platform goes beyond that.
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