Heat Advisories in effect Thursday for Charlotte and many surrounding areas
Heat Advisories are in effect from 12 PM until 8 PM Thursday with heat indices up to 106° expected.
Celebrating Joe's birthday with Nor'East Treats!
It was a birthday surprise for Joe Duncan when the Rising team invited Nor'East Family Treats & Eats into the kitchen to cook up Joe's favorite, double bacon burgers!
Heat advisory in effect as "feels like" temperatures climb to 105°+
The heat wave is in full force through the holiday weekend with record high temperatures likely Friday and Saturday.
Chesterfield Co. Sheriff's Office files charges two years after murder of 13-year-old boy
The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office has filed charges two years after the drive-by killing of a 13-year-old boy in Pageland.
West Charlotte shooting now a homicide case after woman dies
A west Charlotte shooting investigation is now a homicide case, after 27-year-old Marle Naomi Fleming died from her injuries on Tuesday.
Union Co. Sheriff's deputies arrest driver after SUV crashes into home with people inside
A driver has been charged after deputies say he crashed an SUV into a home in Union County.
Kannapolis Police Chief announces he will retire after three decades of service
The Kannapolis Police Chief is retiring after more than three decades of service. Terry Spry joined the department in 1994.
Local nonprofit offers solutions to resolve I-77 traffic congestion
Part of the 600-plus page state budget bill would force municipalities that voted against the I-77 project to pay back millions of dollars.
NC lawmakers advance record $34.4B state budget
North Carolina lawmakers have advanced a record $34.4 billion state budget.
Heat resources around Mecklenburg County open as dangerous temps move in
With extreme temperatures and heat over the holiday weekend, several recreation centers are being designated as cooling stations in Mecklenburg County.
Shoppers will pay more for sales tax in Mecklenburg County
Shopping, dining and drinking alcohol in Mecklenburg County will now cost you more. The tax rate rises to 8.25% for retail purchases in Mecklenburg County.
Actor and activist Danny Glover says he has Alzheimer’s disease
Actor and activist Danny Glover, best known for starring as an easygoing police officer in the “Lethal Weapon” franchise, has revealed he has Alzheimer’s disease.
AP: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will celebrate wedding Friday at Madison Square Garden
Speculation about the superstar singer and football player’s nuptials has built to a frenzy in recent days, following weeks of unconfirmed reports that it would take place over July Fourth weekend at one of New York’s iconic landmarks.
Woman dies, suspect arrested in Georgia after west Charlotte shooting
A woman has died days after a shooting in west Charlotte.
Changes to student loans are taking effect July 1. Here's what to know
Changes to federal student loans that are expected to affect millions of student loan borrowers are taking effect as of July 1.
2 people arrested after hanging banner about 'the power of love' on Empire State Building antenna
Two people have gotten to the top of the Empire State Building’s antenna and unfurled a banner about “the power of love” before starting to descend.
Car crashes into Union County home, driver arrested
A man is facing charges after allegedly crashing into a home in Union County last weekend.
Hickory Fire Battalion Chief announces retirement
The Hickory Fire Department proudly announces the retirement of Battalion Chief Fisher following nearly three decades of dedicated service to the department and the citizens of Hickory.
WATCH NOW: New Appointed Mayor Rob Harrington Sworn In
Hear from the newly appointed Charlotte mayor as he becomes the 60th mayor of the city.
Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote 'Y.M.C.A.,' dies at 74
Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote some of the disco group's biggest hits, including “Y.M.C.A.” and “Macho Man,” has died at age 74.
Travel Expert Carly Caramanna: Summer Travel Ideas
Rising's travel expert, Carly Caramanna (@adventuresbycarly) stopped by the Rising studio to discuss some unique travel ideas for your summer.
Record breaking heat hits the Queen City area
The Queen City is heating up with record breaking temperatures. It's a warm welcome for new Charlotte residents.
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