Historic Latta Place re-development site breaks ground
Mecklenburg County leaders broke ground on Monday on the redevelopment project at Latta Place in Huntersville.
The Town of Cornelius names its first female police chief
The Town of Cornelius is making history by promoting Jennifer Thompson to Chief of Police.
Jury convicts two men in the brutal stabbing death of Mary Collins in NoDa apartment
On Monday, a jury found two men guilty of first-degree murder in the brutal killing of 20-year-old Mary Collins.
Man killed on a Six Flags roller coaster was thrown from the ride and hit other patrons, police say
Police say an Atlanta man killed on a roller coaster at Six Flags over Georgia was thrown from the ride and struck other patrons before landing below.
Residents weigh in on year-long data center pause
Dozens of people sounding off about whether Charlotte should move forward with data centers in the city. City council hosted a public hearing to extend the data center moratorium until October of 2027.
Midlands woman charged with exploitation of a vunerable adult
A 56-year-old woman has been charged with fraud and exploitation charges.
Walk to End Alzheimer's
Adam Wurtzel learned more about the Walk to End Alzheimer's, happening Saturday October 24th in Charlotte.
Tasty Tuesday: Butternut Squash Risotto
Chef Jamir Waters joins Rising every second Tuesday of the month.
Cancer for College brings inaugural golf classic to Carolinas
Cancer for College is bringing its inaugural Classy Golf Classic Carolinas to Verdict Ridge Golf and Country Club in Denver on Monday, Oct. 26.
Emergency help was delayed by confusion after failed execution of Christa Pike, 911 calls reveal
Pike, 50, was hospitalized after surviving two doses of pentobarbital as the state tried to execute her for the 1995 stabbing death of classmate Colleen Slemmer.
Man dies after falling off roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia
A man is dead and several others are hurt after a tragic fall from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
Selma Blair arrested in New York after an alleged assault on a Delta flight
Actor Selma Blair was arrested and taken to a hospital after she was accused of injuring to flight attendants on a plane from Los Angeles to New York.
Perfect weather evening, with temperatures rising this week
We're getting another stretch of warm, dry weather across the region, but don't get too comfortable. Once again we have some major changes just in time for the weekend!
Two Hillsborough residents arrested on drug charges after traffic stop
The Iredell County Sheriff's Office has arrested two Hillsborough individuals at a traffic stop on I-40.
Michael Jordan jersey sets $14 million record for basketball memorabilia, auction house says
A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan road jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has been privately sold for $14 million in what an auction house says is the highest price ever paid for a piece of basketball memorabilia.
Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington home as part of a criminal investigation
Federal agents searched the Democratic congresswoman’s home as part of a criminal investigation. The search of the Minnesota congresswoman's home in the final weeks of her reelection bid was conducted Monday by Homeland Security Investigations agents. Details about the investigation are unclear.
Security incident at US-run air base almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister says
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England was “almost certainly” directed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
Money Monday: Meal planning can help families cut costs
With grocery prices still weighing on many household budgets, meal planning can be a simple way for families to save money and reduce stress during the week.
Disney Believe sets sail December 2027
Adam Wurtzel hopped aboard the Disney Wish to experience the global livestream event announcing what's expected for Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, the Disney Believe.
Pope will be admitted to hospital Tuesday for lung nodule surgery, Vatican says
The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to the hospital on Tuesday in the late morning, ahead of surgery to remove a lung nodule discovered during recent medical tests.
Briscoe edges teammate Bell in historic photo finish at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Chase Briscoe survived a deflating tire and a furious last-lap charge from teammate Christopher Bell to win the Bank of America 400 by a mere .029 seconds.
Hurricanes send Flyers to franchise-record 7th straight loss to open season
Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho each had a goal and an assist and the Carolina Hurricanes beat Philadelphia 4-1 on Sunday night, handing the Flyers their franchise-record seventh straight loss to open the season.
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