NC State Senator Drops Effort To Restrict Access To Autopsy Reports
An effort to exempt autopsy reports from North Carolinaβs public records law has been abandoned.
Ippei Mizuhara, Ex-Interpreter For Shohei Ohtani, Pleads Guilty In Sports Betting Case
The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud in a sports betting case.
State Board Certifies 2024 Secondary Primary Election
The State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously certified the 2024 Republican second primary in North Carolina.
Feds Seek Person Who Left Bag Of $120k With Promise Of More At Home Of Food Fraud Juror
Authorities in Minnesota have confiscated cellphones and taken all seven defendants into custody as investigators try to determine who attempted to bribe a juror with a bag of cash containing $120,000 to get her to acquit them on charges of stealing more than $40 million from a program meant to feed children during the pandemic.
Charlotte-Area Malls Unveil Plans For Third Annual National Outlet Shopping Day
Concord Mills and Charlotte Premium Outlets are gearing up for National Outlet Shopping Dayβ’ with hundreds of fantastic finds on the most sought-after brands, limited-time giveaways and unique center-wide experiences.
Huntersville Town Board Of Commissioners Adopt FY25 Budget
The Huntersville Town Board of Commissioners voted to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget during its June 3, 2024, meeting providing the Town with a comprehensive financial plan designed to meet the needs of our community in the upcoming fiscal year.
NASCAR Grants Larson A Waiver To Compete In Playoffs After Missing Coca-Cola 600 For Indy 500
NASCAR has granted Kyle Larson the waiver he needs to remain eligible to compete in this yearβs playoffs despite missing the Coca-Cola 600 because he instead ran the Indianapolis 500.
Police: Man Arrested For Holding Two-Year-Old Son Hostage After Assaulting Wife
A father held his two-year-old son hostage in a camper after assaulting and strangulating his wife before being arrested.
Jury Is chosen In Hunter Biden's Federal Firearms Case And Opening Statements Are Set For Tuesday
A jury was seated Monday in theΒ federal gun caseΒ againstΒ President Joe Bidenβs son Hunter, after prospective panelists were questioned about their thoughts on gun rights and drug addiction while the first lady watched from the front row of the courtroom.
CATS Selects Winning Artwork To Be Featured On 2025 Transit Passes
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is announcing the winners of its annual Transit Pass Design Contest, whose artwork will be printed on Local, Express and Express Plus monthly passes for the 2025 calendar year.
Tobacco And Vape Shop Owner Charged With Soliciting Child Prostitution
Rowan County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a man after he allegedly offered a 14-year-old vapes in exchange for sex.
Belmont Abbey College Announces Dr. Joseph Wysocki as New Provost
Belmont Abbey College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Joseph Wysocki as the new Provost for Belmont Abbey College. Dr. Wysocki, an esteemed alumnus of the Abbey, brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the institution's values and mission.
Commissioners Adopt FY25 Catawba County Budget
During its June 3 meeting, the Catawba County Board of Commissioners adopted a Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget of $322,709,358 effective July 1, 2024.
Family Of Man Killed By Pineville Police Speaks Out
A local family says the Pineville Police Department is demonizing their son, and they want to set the record straight.
Biden Prepares Executive Order That Would Shut Down U.S.-Mexico Border If 2,500 Migrants Arrive A Day
The White House is telling lawmakers that President Joe Biden is preparing to sign off on an executive order that would shut down entries to the U.S.-Mexico border once the number of migrants seeking asylum hits 2,500 at ports of entry. The executive order could go into immediate effect as that number has already been surpassed.
Prospective Jurors in Hunter Biden's Firearms Case Questioned On Gun Fights, Addiction
AΒ federal gun caseΒ againstΒ President Joe Bidenβs son HunterΒ opened Monday with jury selection, following the collapse of a plea deal that would have avoided the spectacle of a trial so close the 2024 election.
Dallas Cowboys Hall Of Famer Larry Allen Dies At 52
Former All-Pro offensive lineman Larry Allen died Sunday while on vacation with his family in Mexico.
Bank Of America Stadium Could Get More Than A Billion Dollars For Renovations, $650M Of Which Is City Money
Charlotte's City Council to decide if they will give $650M to the Carolina Panthers for stadium renovations so the team and Charlotte FC will stay for another 20 years.Β
Travel Expert Carly Caramanna: Summer Cruising
Risingβs travel expert,Β Carly Caramanna (@adventuresbycarly) stopped by with tips on which cruise line is best for you and your family for travel this summer.
High School Teams from Across North Carolina Excel in Ready, Set, App! Competition
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the three winning teams from North Carolina high schools for the Fifth Annual Ready, Set, App! Competition.
How to Decide Which Cruise is Right for You
The summer travel season is here! Instead of a flight or a long drive, you could take a cruise this year! There's lots of different options, and it can be a little overwhelming to figure it all out. Fortunately, our travel guru, Carly Caramanna, joined Rising to help break it all down.
Airport Service Workers, Allies To Rally At CLT Airport To Confront American Airlines
Airport service workers who work for airline service providers at one of American Airlinesβ fastest-growing hubs are coming together with allies and other workers throughout the airlineβs system to demand the countryβs largest domestic air carrier take responsibility for the airport service workers who fuel their profits, according to a news release.
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