Charlotte Comedic Social Media Sensation Joking Around on Rising
Comedian Christian Johnson stops by Rising to joke around
Pineville Business Owner Calls Local Leaders "Scared Of Pride"
Efforts to host Pride events in Pineville fall on deaf ears at town council, one business owner tells WCCB. What she is doing to continue to push for LGBTQ+ recognition.
Kannapolis' Mayor Expects 100,000 People In 20 Years
The mayor projects the city will continue to add about 1,000 people per year for the next decade. He believes within 20 years, the city's population will hit 100,000.
North Korea Says Deal Between Putin And Kim Requires Immediate Military Assistance In Event Of War
A new agreementΒ between Russia and North KoreaΒ reached by their leaders requires the countries to use all available means to provide immediate military assistance in the event of war.
Salvation Army Closing Center In Gastonia, Moving To Homeless Prevention
The Salvation Army says it will transition its emergency homeless shelter program to a homelessness prevention program.
North Carolina Revives The Possibility Of Legalizing Medical Marijuana
North Carolina senators are pushing to legalize medical marijuana again, but itβs unclear if the state House will approve it.
Suspect Wanted In Cleveland County After Chase, Gunfight With Deputies
A suspect is on the run after leading a chase and exchanging gunfire with deputies in a stolen vehicle on Wednesday.
Cedar Fair And Six Flags Update Merger, Plans For Carowinds
Cedar Fair, the parent company of Carowinds, announced Tuesday that it expects its planned merger with Six Flags to be complete by July 1.
Local Woman Wins $700,000 Lottery Prize
Donna Smith won a huge lottery prize over the weekend. She bought a $10 777 ticket from the Run-In convenience store on Gilead Road Sunday morning.
South Carolina Man Sentenced To 13 Years For Armed Robberies
A York County man was sentenced to 13 years in prison after robbing three fast food businesses in Charlotte in June of 2022.
Cooper Makes Push For Child Care Funding During Stop In Charlotte
A new statewide survey shows that about a third of North Carolina's child care centers are at risk of closing their doors when COVID-era funding expires this month.
Convicted Felon Arrested For Illegally Possessing Weapons, Narcotics
A convicted felon was arrested after deputies said they found five firearms and approximately 77 grams of narcotics at his residence in Catawba County.
49-Year-Old Man Sentenced For Robbing His Former Employer, Shooting Three Victims
A 49-year-old Charlotte man will serve the next 34 years in prison for committing an armed robbery on his former employer in July of 2021.
The Ten Commandments Must Be Displayed In Louisiana Classrooms Under New Law
Louisiana has become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom.
US Soldier Convicted Of Theft In Russia And Sentenced To Nearly 4 Years In Prison
A court in Russiaβs far eastern city of Vladivostok convicted a visiting American soldier of stealing and making threats of murder, and it sentenced him to three years and nine months in prison.
Mecklenburg County Woman Had To Calm Down After $700k Win
Donna Smith of Huntersville could barely contain her excited Sunday morning after winning a $700,000 top prize.
Juneteenth At The Gantt | PHOTOS
This year's Juneteenth lineup focuses on the artistic perspectives of our youth, modern conversations surrounding the cross-cultural impact of Blackness, and the importance of positive exchange as a form of community care.
Deputies: 18-Year-Old Arrested After Breaking Into Former High School
An 18-year-old and 17-year-old were charged with offenses relating to breaking in to Piedmont High and Middle Schools.
Unloaded Weapons Don't Violate N.C. Safe Gun Storage Law, Appeals Court Says
A North Carolina appeals court has decided that a gun must be loaded for someone to be convicted of failing to properly store the weapon at home to protect minors living there.
Charlotte Knights Surprise Veteran With A Mortgage-Free Home
U.S. Army Veteran Jacob Schanck and his family were surprised with a mortgage-free home at a Charlotte Knights game.
Joe Duncan Sings the National Anthem Tonight for the Charlotte Knights
Joe Duncan is getting his big shot! Ahead of his performance of the National Anthem tonight for the Charlotte Knights, he spent the morning at the ballpark with Homer the Dragon and Knights VP of Communications Tommy Viola.
Charlotte Sportsβ Queen City Parlay Raises $15K For Veterans Bridge Home
Following a successful Memorial Day Weekend across the Charlotte sports community, organizers of the inaugural Queen City Parlay are excited to donate $15K to Veterans Bridge Home.
