Johnson & Wales University launches free tuition initiative
Students at Johnson & Wales University could soon get free tuition. The university will offer free tuition for undergraduate students entering in the fall of this year.
Union County Sheriff's Office arrests 3 men in separate child exploitation investigations
The investigations stemmed from reports of inappropriate online activity involving the possession and downloading of child sexual abuse materials.
Former NFL coach Ron Rivera plans to head back to college to work at alma mater Cal
Former NFL head coach Ron Rivera is looking to head back to college to work at his alma mater.
Flight attendant killed in midair collision near D.C. honored with service
A flight attendant who was killed in the midair collision last week near the nationβs capital was remembered for his devotion to family and passion for travel.
Spectrum awards nearly $40,000 to Charlotte-area non-profits
Spectrum is donating $39,500 to 11 different nonprofits in and around Charlotte.
Trump signs executive order intended to bar transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday intended to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and womenβs sports.
2025 NASCAR Hall of Fame Class to be inducted Friday in Charlotte
The 2025 NASCAR Hall of Fame class will be officially inducted this Friday in Charlotte.
What to know about security measures at the Super Bowl in New Orleans
After aΒ New Year's Day terror attackΒ struck New Orleans' historic French Quarter, city officials say they areΒ confident in the security plansΒ they have in place for Sunday'sΒ Super Bowl.
ACC changes baseball tournament from pool play to single-elimination format
The Atlantic Coast Conference is changing its baseball tournament to a single-elimination format.
Hornets to launch NBAβs first-ever black excellence jersey
Β The Charlotte Hornets today announcedΒ the launch of the teamβs first-ever Black Excellence Jersey as part of the organizationβs Black History Month efforts centered aroundΒ The Fabric of Black Excellence.Β
Presented by U.S. Bank, rail trail lights returns to South End with nine interactive light installations
Artist Meredith Connelly's interactive art walk featuring nine light installations are on display along the Charlotte Rail Trail in South End.
Be My Ballantyne
Ballantyne celebrates love and friendship at the Be My Ballantyne Social, exclusively for Northwood Office customers!
Maintenance crews find human remains along local highway
Gaston County Police are investigating human remains found on US 321 Wednesday morning.
US Postal Service reverses ban on Hong Kong-China packages
The post office had announced Tuesday that it would no longer accept parcels from China and Hong Kong after the U.S. imposed an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods and ended a customs exception that allowed small value parcels to enter the U.S. without paying tax.
Emmett Scott Literary and Arts Festival
The Emmett Scott Literary & Arts FestivalΒ returns on February 7-8, 2025, bringing together music, literature, and the artsΒ to celebrate the rich cultural legacy of the African American community.
Up 'n Adam: Basilico Italiano
As Rising's Restaurant Week continued, Adam Wurtzel went to Concord to discover Basilico Italiano, cooking up authentic New York Italian cuisine.
Trumpβs birthright citizenship order gets put on hold by 2nd federal judge
A federal judge in Maryland has ordered a temporary pause on President Donald Trumpβs executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship for anyone born in the U.S. to someone in the country illegally.
Trump's suggestion the US 'take over' the Gaza Strip is rejected by allies and adversaries alike
President Donald Trumpβs proposal that the United States βtake overβ the Gaza Strip and permanently resettle its Palestinian residents has been swiftly rejected and denounced by American allies and adversaries alike.
Additional $5 million now available for grants to help NC businesses impacted by Helene
More grant money is now available to help small businesses in western North Carolina recover from the damage left by Hurricane Helene.
Judge throws out felony misconduct charge against ex-prosecutor in Ahmaud Arbery death case
A judge has thrown out a felony indictment against a former Georgia prosecutor, ending her trial on charges that she abused her power to protect the men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery in 2020.
President Donald Trump nominates Neil Jacobs to head NOAA
Meanwhile President Trump has nominated Meteorologist Neil Jacobs to head the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Full Lovin' Life Music lineup released
Dozens of artists like Weezer, Teddy Swims, Ludacris, The Revivalists, Petey Pablo and Sammy Rae & The Friends will be joining the previously announced headliners at Charlotte's Lovinβ Life Music Fest.
