Tuesday's Storms Downed Trees, Destroyed Houses in Lincoln County
A suspected microburst lashed a northeast Lincolnton neighborhood with 80 mph winds and torrential rainfall Tuesday night, endangering all in its path.
Boarβs Head Meat Recall Explained
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recalled an additional seven million pounds of meat made by Boarβs Head.
Ransomware Attack Threatens Blood Shortage Across The Region
A ransomware attack is impacting One Blood supplies to numerous hospitals including 17 in the Charlotte area like Atrium Health and Levine Childrenβs Hospital.
Greenway Attempted Rape Suspect Pleads Guilty
A judge sentenced a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman at McAlpine Creek Greenway in 2022 to nearly 10 years in prison.
British Police Charge 17-Year-Old With Murder Over A Stabbing Attack That Killed 3 Children
British police said Thursday they have charged a 17-year-old with murder over aΒ stabbing attackΒ that left three little girls dead and several more in critical condition.
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Accused As The Main Plotter Of 9/11 Attacks, Agrees To Plead Guilty
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused as the mastermind of al-QaidaβsΒ Sept. 11, 2001, attacksΒ on the United States, has agreed to plead guilty.
Up 'n Adam: Climbing at Inner Peaks
Adam Wurtzel went to Inner Peaks in South End to learn about Olympic Sport Climbing, and what the climbing gym has to offer.
Schools In South Carolina Ban Mobile Phones
Students and parents weigh in on the new rule that could cause schools to lose state funding.
Circle K Offering Up To 40 Cents Off Per Gallon August 1st
Announced on July 31, Circle K will offer up to 40 cents* off per gallon of fuel between 4 and 7 p.m. local time tomorrow, Thursday, August 1 during Circle K Fuel Day Pop-Up in Charlotte, NC and at over 3,100 Circle K locations across the Eastern U.S.
South Carolina Supreme Court Rules State Death Penalty Including Firing Squad Is Legal
South Carolina can execute death row inmates by firing squad, lethal injection or the electric chair, the stateβsΒ high court ruled Wednesday, opening the door to restart executions after more than a decade.
NC Athlete Takes Bronze In Women's Canoe Slalom With Father As Coach
Evy Leibfarth of the United States earned a bronze medal in women's canoe slalom.
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Charge Man With Indecent Liberties With A Child
A Stanley man is being charged with multiple sex offenses after sexual photos and videos of a minor were found in his possession.
Families Rally To Urge North Carolina Lawmakers To Fully Fund Private-School Vouchers
Dozens of North Carolina parents came to Raleigh to urge Republican legislators to fully fund scholarships for children to attend private and religious schools.
Governor Cooper Announces NC Medicaid Will Cover Oral Contraceptive Opill
Starting Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, the oral contraceptive Opill will be available through local and retail pharmacies without a prescription, at no cost for NC Medicaid beneficiaries.
German City Renamed 'Swiftkirchen' For Taylor Swift Concerts Gets 1,400 Bids For The Signs
The German city of Gelsenkirchen, which temporarilyΒ renamed itselfΒ βSwiftkirchenβ before the American superstar played three concerts there in mid-July, said Wednesday it received about 1,400 bids from Germany and abroad for signs it put up with the name.
Boar's Head Provisions Co. Expands Recall For Deli Meat Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
Boar's Head Provisions Co. is expanding its recall of deli meat products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Wednesday.Β
SC Tax Free Weekend Starts Friday
South Carolina's annual Tax Free Weekend is scheduled for August 2-4, 2024, where eligible items including computers, printers, school supplies, clothing and accessories, shoes and certain bed and bath items can be purchased tax-free, in-store or online.
Charlotte Knights Release 2025 Home Game Schedule
The Charlotte Knights released the 2025 home game schedule.
National Park Service Recognizes Albemarle For Historic Preservation Efforts
The City of Albemarle has been recognized for its historic preservation efforts, earning the designation of a Certified Local Government (CLG) by the National Park Service.
Union County Sheriff's Office Seize 35 Pounds Of Methamphetamine
During a traffic stop, two California women were arrested and 35 pounds of methamphetamine were seized.
Swirl Dessert Bar Makes Bittersweet Decision To Scale Back Operations
Rising's Chris Gilmore spoke to the business partners behind Swirl who say their Oakhurst location will scale down to being open only on Saturdays before officially closing. Their Lower South End location at 2822 South Blvd will remain open.
Panthers Focused On Commitment To Running Game Under New Head Coach Dave Canales
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales vowed to establish the running game β and remain committed to it β when he was hired five months ago. So far, heβs living up to his word.
