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Iredell County Sheriff's Office Confiscates Over 162 Pounds Of Marijuana

Two individuals were arrested after Iredell County Sheriff deputies discovered over 162 pounds of marijuana and multiple firearms in their utility trailer.

13-Year-Old Shot In Statesville

Statesville Police Department is investigating a shooting that resulted in a 13-year-old juvenile suffering a gunshot wound.

City Of Gastonia Seeking Public Input On Ridesharing Service

The City of Gastonia will launch its new on-demand ridesharing service provided through Via starting July 1, 2024.

Kannapolis FY 2024-2025 Proposed Budget Presented To City Council

Kannapolis City Manager Mike Legg presented the recommended Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget to the Kannapolis City Council Monday evening. The total recommended budget is $124,838,649 which includes all seven operating funds of the City.

Deadly Shooting And Crash On North Tryon Street

CMPD is investigating a homicide that occurred early Wednesday morning that involved a vehicle that crashed into a CATS bus.

Election 2024 North Carolina What To Know

What You Should Know About North Carolina's Race For Governor

A potentially historic governor’s race that pits North Carolina’s centrist tendencies against the rise of populist conservatism in the era of Donald Trump.

Caught On Camera Stealing From Animal Rescue

Local Animal Rescue Needs Help IDing Woman Seen On Surveillance Cameras

She's accused of stealing donations for the rescue right off the front porch, twice. Now, the rescue director has a message for her.

Father Daughter Duo On Same Ems Team Saves Lives In York County

Father Daughter EMS Duo Saves Lives In York County

For our first responders the emergencies don't stop coming and they don't stop rescuing. For that, many are thankful during this national EMS week.

CATS Memorial Day Service Schedule

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is announcing that all bus, rail and paratransit services will operate on a Saturday schedule on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.

CMPD Searching For Murder Suspect

Detectives are searching for 19-year-old Juan David Rodriguez Garcia in connection to the murder of 51-year-old Shawn Powell, that occurred on May 5, 2024.

NC Extends Its Growth Spurt In Visitor Spending, Rises To Fifth In U.S. Visitation

Governor Roy Cooper announced that the North Carolina tourism economy reached its highest level ever with travelers spending more than $35.6 billion on trips to and within the state.

Iredell County Sheriff's Office Looking For Suspect In Beer Theft

Sheriff Darren Campbell is asking for the public's assistance in locating a suspect in a larceny case.

Former NC Doctor Serving Life For Murder May Soon Be Free

Vince Gilmer, the former North Carolina doctor whose murder conviction and medical mystery captured widespread attention after being documented in a popular radio show and a book, is set to be released from a Virginia prison

Summer Travel Season To Be Busiest Ever At CLT

The summer travel season will be the busiest ever at Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Memorial Day weekend will bring many passengers through CLT to usher in its unofficial start.

Travel Expert Carly Caramanna: Memorial Day and Summer Travel

Rising’s travel expert, Carly Caramanna (@adventuresbycarly) stopped by with tips on Summer Travel options for you and your family.

Tuesday's Mega Millions Jackpot Grows To $421 Million

The Mega Millions jackpot continues to climb and now stands at $421 million for Tuesday night’s drawing.

Drivers Share Thoughts On Racing On Memorial Day Weekend At Coca-Cola 600

The Coca-Cola 600 honors and remembers those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom, a notion that is not taken lightly by the men who suit up and strap into their cars every Sunday.

Fire Marshal's Investigating Residential Fire

Mooresville Fire-Rescue responded to a residential structure fire on Pink Orchard Drive in the early morning on May 21.

Clover School District Becomes First York County School District To Increase Base Teacher Salary To $50,000

The Clover School District Board of Trustees approved a $128.3 million operating budget for the 2024-25 school year, which includes becoming the first school district in York County to increase the teacher base salary to $50,000.

Tasty Tuesday: Nor'East Family Treats & Eats

Lauren McDonald and Adam Wurtzel welcomed Nor'East Family Treats & Eats into the Rising kitchen for this week's Tasty Tuesday.

City Of Charlotte Yard Waste Collection Experiencing Delays

City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services is experiencing ongoing delays in yard waste collection and asks that residents leave yard waste curbside until it is collected.