CMPD hosts 13th annual memorial tree lighting ceremony
The event brings together families who've lost a loved one to homicide or a car wreck.
Many families experiencing homelessness turn to hotels for housing
Hotels are homes for some people living across the Charlotte area, but not all hotels are created equal.
Shooting near South End leaves one person with life-threatening injuries
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred just before 7 p.m. Wednesday at an apartment complex on Romare Bearden Drive near Charlotte's South End. CMPD has not released details, but Medic announced one person was transported to a hospital with life threatening injuries.
Bitcoin tops $100,000 as big rally sparked by Trump election win rolls on
Bitcoin has topped the $100,000 mark as a massive rally in the world's most popular cryptocurrency sparked by the election of Donald Trump rolls on.
Taylor Swift 'Eras' tie-in book is a smash, selling more than 800,000 copies in first week
Just one retail chain was enough forΒ Taylor SwiftΒ to have the top-selling book last week and the biggest opening week of 2024.
Former Panthers receiver suspended for refusing to enter game
The Baltimore Ravens suspended wide receiver Diontae Johnson for one game, saying that he refused to enter Sundayβs game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Amtrak sets all-time ridership record
Amtrak set an all-time record 32.8 million customer trips during the 2024 fiscal year.
Two children wounded and gunman dead after shooting at Northern California school
Two students were wounded in a shooting Wednesday at a small religious school in Northern California and the shooter died from a suspected self-inflicted gunshot.
After 1 year, Medicaid expansion in North Carolina nears its enrollment goal
Enrollment in North Carolinaβs new Medicaid coverage for low-income adults has nearly reached the stateβs goal of 600,000 in only a year.
UnitedHealthcare CEO killed in a 'targeted shooting' outside New York hotel, officials say
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been killed in what investigators suspect was a targeted shooting outside a New York hotel where the health insurer was holding an investor conference.
The Rising team visited the High Country with the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program to help spread holiday cheer
Risingβs Adam and Lauren teamed up with the Salvation Army of Hickory and the High Country and our friends at Queen City Audio Video & Appliances to spread some holiday cheer!
Community comes together to shine light on patients inside Atrium Health Levine Childrenβs Hospital
On Thursday, Dec. 5, Atrium Health Levine Childrenβs Hospital invites the community to shine a light on the hospital to spread love and support to the patients and their families inside during the holiday season.Β Β
Trump selects a former soldier and Iraq War veteran from NC to serve as Army secretary
Donald Trump says he's selected Daniel P. Driscoll, a former soldier and Iraq War veteran, to serve as secretary of the Army.
1-year-old accidentally shot by another child in Cleveland Co.
A 1-year-old is in the hospital after investigators say the child's 3-year-old sibling accidently shot them.
Study finds Raleigh boasts North Carolina's happiest employees in 2024
In 2024, employees across the U.S. are finding greater satisfaction in their work lives than ever before.
1 in 4 North Carolina residents canβt sleep due to holiday debt
A new survey from online sleep retailer, MattressNextDay, reveals that a staggeringΒ 25% of North Carolina respondents cite holiday debt as their biggest holiday worry.Β
Ballantyne's inaugural Jingle Bowl event
The Bowl at Ballantyne is gearing up for a festive evening at the center's inaugural Jingle Bowl event.
Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | Dec. 7th and Dec. 8th
It's Christmas time in and around the Queen City! Check out the top events happening in the Charlotte area on December 7th and December 8th.
Avelo Airlines announces expansion at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport
Avelo Airlines is expanding it's presence at the Concord-Padgett Regional Airport.Β It's adding new routes and new jobs.
Giving Machine in Charlotte until Sunday
A new kind of machines are popping up across the country that make it easier to give back to those in need during the holiday season. They're part of a global project called "Light the World Giving Machines"
Christmas in the Plaza happening today!
One day only - head out to Uptown to kick off the Christmas spirit with Christmas in the Plaza
Atrium Health announces patients' personal info may have been leaked
Atrium Health says its patients' personal information may have been leaked to third-party vendors like Google and Meta.
