New plan to reduce serious and deadly crashes in Meck., Union and Iredell counties
In Uptown on Wednesday, officials from the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization announced the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan.
South Carolina's top state income tax rate drops from 6% to 5.21%
That was just announced Wednesday at the state house by Governor Henry McMaster. Lawmakers in Columbia say the new state income tax will provide $308 million in immediate relief to South Carolina residents.
Gov. Stein speaks out against Duke Energy's proposed price hike
Governor Josh Stein is speaking out about Duke Energy's effort to raise prices for customers by $800 million. Duke says the electricity price hikes need to happen due to rising fuel costs.
Iredell Water asks customers to restrict outdoor usage during drought
A local water system is asking customers to help conserve water in the extreme heat and dry conditions. Iredell Water is the first in our area to implement water restrictions this season.
State troopers investigating CMS bus crash that happened in Rowan County
State troopers are investigating a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools bus crash that happened Wednesday in Rowan County on Highway 150. It happened while students were on a field trip.
23-year-old woman charged with murder in stabbing death
Officers say 23-year-old Makayla Hooks murdered 24-year-old Demetri McGruder. Hooks is charged with second-degree murder.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police investigating deadly shooting at south Charlotte apartments
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a deadly shooting in south charlotte. It happened Wednesday night at the Cedar Creek Apartments on Forest Point Boulevard.
South Carolina Senate protects nearly all monuments and bans adding QR codes to statues
The South Carolina Senate has approved a proposal to protect nearly every historic statue, monument, and building name from changes or removal.
‘Titanic: The Exhibition’ coming to Charlotte for first time
North America’s largest touring Titanic exhibition is coming to Charlotte for the first time.
Record highs and worsening drought
Record highs are possible through the weekend, helping to take our drought situation from bad to worse. A cool down arrives early next week.
Wall Street hits a record as S&P 500 continues its 2-week rally on hopes for an end to the Iran war
The U.S. stock market hit a record Wednesday after adding to its two-week rally built on hopes the war with Iran won’t create a worst-case scenario for the global economy.
Pedestrian hit, killed by train in southeast Charlotte
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a train in southeast Charlotte on Monday.
Woman charged with murder after stabbing in Cornelius, police say
Police arrested a 23-year-old woman in connection to a deadly stabbing in Cornelius.
Motorcyclist killed in overnight Statesville crash
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcyclist in Iredell County.
Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues
A jury has found that concert giant Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary engaged in an anticompetitive monopoly.
William Shatner appearing at Ovens Auditorium
Adam Wurtzel spoke with the legendary William Shatner, ahead of his appearance at Ovens Auditorium.
LaMelo Ball punches team mascot Hugo twice after Hornets knock Heat out of play-in tournament
In a wild sequence, Ball avenged two critical mistakes just seconds earlier by scoring on a driving right-handed layup with 4.7 seconds left, and Charlotte prevailed after Miles Bridges blocked Davion Mitchell’s layup attempt on the other of the court as time expired.
Coping with seasonal allergies
Dr. Jonathan Leake of Hydrate Medical stops by Rising to talk about how to cope with Spring allergies
90s moving in with increased fire threat
We’re heading into the middle of the week with a stretch of hot, very dry weather that just doesn’t want to budge.
Public hearing on Tuesday for bill that calls for total abortion ban across South Carolina
That bill would eliminate existing exceptions for rape, incest, and fatal fetal anomalies. It would also criminalize women who have an abortion, as well as their healthcare providers.
Unhoused man charged with setting his uncle's front porch on fire
Officials say Jeffery Prater started the fire on Red Oak Lane in Iron Station on March 20th.
CATS officials ask city for budget increase to fund fare enforcement
Charlotte Area Transit System officials estimate on average 50% of riders don't pay for the light rail or bus. CATS officials are now asking the city to increase their safety budget for next year by $10 million dollars.
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