Tom Cruise to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute
Tom Cruise is being celebrated with a life achievement award from the American Film Institute, AFI's board of trustees said Wednesday.
Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after over 4 years behind bars
Russia on Wednesday freed an American who had been jailed for more than four years on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, in a deal completed during a visit by a top U.S. envoy and at a time when President Donald Trump has taken a series of actions meant to benefit Moscow.
New Mexico attorney general accuses Epstein attorney, accountant of abuse cover-up at ranch
New Mexico’s attorney general filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Jeffrey Epstein’s attorney and accountant, accusing them of concealing his sex trafficking operation at a sprawling Santa Fe-area ranch where the disgraced financier entertained guests.
Lenoir man arrested on drug charges after traffic stop
Alexander County Sheriff's Office deputies have arrested a 53-year-old man while serving outstanding warrants.
Investigation underway after early morning collision between SUV and train
The Belmont Police Department is investigating an early morning collision between an SUV and a train.
Trump brings a last-minute rally boost to Darline Graham in South Carolina's US Senate race
President Donald Trump will visit South Carolina to support Republican Sen. Darline Graham, who's in a tough campaign against Democratic nominee Annie Andrews.
Whether `stringing' or `looping,' tobacco is the tie that binds many North Carolina farm families
When Sophie Sunday told her schoolmates she was taking off halfway through the school day, they couldn’t wait to find out why. “`I’m going to loop tobacco at the fair,’” the seventh grader told them.
Former Charlotte City Councilwoman says she will report to federal prison next month
Former Charlotte City Councilwoman Tiawana Brown says she will self-report to federal prison in one week.
Mecklenburg Co. early voting numbers way up compared to 2022
We're two weeks away from Election Day and early voting is trending way up compared to the 2022 midterms.
Shots fired at local church during teen takeover
A North Charlotte church is dealing with repeat teen takeovers that have now become violent. Church members found shell casings scattered across the Faith City Church parking lot near Huntersville.
Trump campaigns in North Carolina as part of final GOP push before midterms
President Donald Trump arrived in Greenville, North Carolina, on Tuesday, the latest stop on his Republican midterm rescue mission.
US stocks nudge higher as SpaceX, Tesla and Nvidia climb
The U.S. stock market is ticking higher Wednesday as strong profit reports from SpaceX, Capital One Financial and other big companies help offset updates from Netflix and AT&T that investors found disappointing.
Tasty Tuesday: Dolce & Pearl
Owner and founder Daniel Rivo stops by Rising to show his mobile cannoli business.
Lincoln Co. home healthcare worker accused of stealing from patient
A home healthcare worker is accused of stealing from a patient in Lincoln County.
Gastonia Police: 68-year-old woman killed in shooting was innocent bystander
Police say a 68-year-old woman killed in a deadly shooting in Gastonia is an innocent victim.
Rock Hill Councilwoman under investigation following disorderly conduct incident
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating a Rock Hill City Councilwoman for her alleged involvement in a disorderly conduct incident.
Marshville man charged after fatal motorcycle collision
The Monroe Police Department has charged a Marshville man following a fatal motorcycle collision.
CMPD releases names of 7 officers involved in racist group chat
The Charlotte–Mecklenburg Police Department has released the names of the seven officers involved in the racist group chat. Six of the seven officers have now resigned.
Lincolnton home health worker arrested for stealing checks from patient
A 35-year-old woman has been charged for stealing checks from a patient while employed as a health care worker.
2 men rearrested in UK on suspicion of assisting Iran over suspected plot at a US-run air base
British police have rearrested two men suspected of assisting Iran’s intelligence service in a plot at a U.S.-run air base. Counter Terrorism Policing said Tuesday the men, a 24-year-old British national and a 25-year-old dual U.K.-Iranian national, were arrested under the National Security Act
Prince Harry says he wants to work out relationship with brother and father
Prince Harry is saying he wants to mend his relationships with Prince William and King Charles III. Harry discussed his “complicated” family ties in a GQ magazine interview recorded in late September and published Tuesday.
Trump and Vance announce $25M whistleblower program to encourage public to report alleged fraud
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are set Tuesday to announce a $25 million program to encourage the public to blow the whistle on suspected fraud in the federal government as they ramp up an existing effort to end the abuse of federal programs and dollars.
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