Pet of the Week: Meet Cream Puff!
Rising's Pet of the Week from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control is Cream Puff! A two-year-old chow mix, Cream Puff loves car rides, cuddles, and people. Learn more about this sweet boy HERE.
Birmingham, the home of metal, honors Ozzy Osbourne as hearse passes through
Thousands of Black Sabbath fans are paying their respects to Black Sabbath front man Ozzy Osbourne as his hearse makes its way through the streets of Birmingham.
US economy rebounds 3% in the second quarter
The U.S. economy expanded at a surprising 3% annual pace from April through June, bouncing back at least temporarily from a first-quarter drop that reflected disruptions arising from President Donald Trump’s trade wars.
Tsunami danger appears to be subsiding after 8.8 magnitude quake
A tsunami has sent waves into Russia, Japan, Hawaii and the West Coast of the United States after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Russian Far East.
What the Tech: Keeping your phone safe
Phones are an easy target for thieves. On average, nearly 4,000 phones are stolen in the U.S. every day. There are ways you can make it difficult for them to steal your personal information.
Trump announces 25% tariff on India and unspecified penalties for buying Russian energy
President Donald Trump says he'll impose a 25% tariff on goods from India, plus an additional import tax because of India’s purchasing of Russian oil.
Hot & stormy end to July, wetter & cooler start to August
A classic summertime pattern will linger through July's final days before much cooler air arrives in time for August's first weekend.
24 Hours of Booty raises $1.69 million in 24th year
4 Hours of Booty presented by Levine Cancer Institute – 24 Foundation’s signature charity cycling and walking event – celebrated its 24th year with $1.69 million raised to date to help support cancer survivorship and patient navigation programs.
Anson County commissioners hold meeting to discuss future of animal shelter
Emergency Management is now responsible for Animal Control until the county can figure out a long-term solution. Shelter director, Maureen Lett, thinks the move could be detrimental to the animals.
Parents want more warnings after a brain-eating amoeba killed their son after outing on SC lake
Boy's parents were stunned to learn South Carolina, like most U.S. states, has no law requiring public reporting of deaths or infections from the amoeba.
‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ scores Marvel's first $100 million box office opening of 2025
Marvel’s first family has finally found box office gold. “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” the first film about the superheroes made under the guidance of Kevin Feige and the Walt Disney Co., earned $118 million in its first weekend in 4,125 North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday.
UPDATE: Gunman targeted the NFL headquarters in Manhattan, mayor says
New York City Mayor Eric Adams says that a gunman who killed four people at a Manhattan office building was trying to target the headquarters of the National Football League but took the wrong elevator.
Up 'n Adam: American Cornhole League Championships
Adam Wurtzel went to the headquarters of the American Cornhole League to learn about their championship events happening this week.
Trump EPA moves to repeal finding that allows climate regulation
President Donald Trump’s administration has proposed revoking a scientific finding that's long been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.
Charlotte Knights and Great Clips team up to fight cancer
Knights take on the Rochester Red Wings at Truist Field as well as the fight against cancer.
Wiley Nickel exits NC Senate race the day after Roy Cooper announces candidacy
Former U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel has decided to quit his bid for a Senate seat in North Carolina after Democrat Roy Cooper announced his candidacy. Nickel endorsed Cooper on Tuesday.
The Property Brothers are back with new HGTV series
Drew and Jonathan Scott, known as the Property Brothers are back for new HGTV series "Chasing the West."
Gunman kills 4, including police officer, in shooting at New York City office tower
Officials say a man carrying a rifle killed four people at a New York City office tower.
NTSB investigating deadly crash that killed four children and two adults
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a crash that killed four children and two adults on Interstate 485 near Wilkinson Boulevard in Charlotte. One 16-year-old girl survived the crash and she is in the hospital recovering.
At least 2 dead, multiple people shot at Nevada casino in Reno with a suspect in custody
Two people have been killed and at least three others hospitalized after shooting at a casino in Reno, Nevada.
Deputies make arrest in Cabarrus County homicide
The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office says an arrest has been made after a man was found shot to death in Rockwell on Friday.
Gastonia woman starts fundraiser to cover funeral costs after multiple family members killed in I-485 crash
A woman from Gastonia started a fundraiser after she lost her son, two grandchildren, and her niece in Saturday's deadly accident on I-485, according to GoFundMe. Six people, in total, were killed in the crash.
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