What's next now that Trump has signed bill releasing the Epstein files
President Donald Trump has signed a bill to compel the Justice Department to make public its case files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files
President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday that compels his administration to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, bowing to political pressure from his own party after initially resisting those efforts.
Pedestrian hit, killed by train in Rowan County
Deputies are investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a train in Rowan County on Wednesday night.
PHOTOS | Hundreds protest federal immigration crackdown in Charlotte
Hundreds gathered in the heart of east Charlotte to protest Border Patrol's immigration enforcement dubbed 'Operation Charlotte's Web.'
Cases jump to 31 in the botulism outbreak tied to baby formula. Here's what to know
Federal health officials say 31 babies in 15 states have been sickened in a growing outbreak of infantile botulism tied to ByHeart infant formula.
E.B. White's family upset with DHS for using book title as part of 'Operation Charlotte's Web' immigration crackdown
The family of the author of "Charlotte's Web" is taking issue with federal immigration officials using the name for their crackdown in Charlotte.
Border Patrol's presence forces owner to close popular east Charlotte bakery citing safety concerns
A popular Latin American bakery in Charlotte closes for the first time in nearly three decades amid safety concerns due to the nation's latest immigration crackdown.Β
Border Patrol agents arrest teenager working inside grocery store
A video circulating across social media shows Border Patrol agents arresting a teenager employed at the Super G Mart international grocery store over the weekend.
Compare Foods offering free delivery for groceries throughout Charlotte
Other businesses serving the Latino community are responding to concerns about the immigration crackdown.
USPS employees arrested after phone theft operation in Gastonia
Two United States Postal Service employees in Gastonia were arrested after allegedly stealing $18,000 worth of cell phones from packages and selling them.
Deadly crash closes parts of I-485 in north Charlotte
One person was killed in a crash on I-485 outer loop in north Charlotte Wednesday afternoon.Β
Ford recalls more than 200,000 Bronco and Bronco Sports for instrument panel failure
Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 200,000 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles because an instrument panel can fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hump Day highs approach record territory
Here comes the warmth! Temperatures soar near 80Β° this Wednesday afternoon around the Metro.
Crowd demonstrates against U.S. Immigration operation sweeping Charlotte
A large crowd gathered in East Charlotte Tuesday evening, to demonstrate against Customs & Border Patrol agents who are currently conducting operations across the city.
Volunteers training to support immigrants during Operation Charlotte's Web
People packed Amity Presbyterian Church Tuesday evening learning how to support immigrants during the federal immigration crackdown.
Congress acts swiftly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill to Trump
Both the House and Senate acted decisively Tuesday to pass a bill to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Rising Spotlight: Charlotte Auto Show
Ahmad Halawi, the executive director of the Charlotte Auto Show, stopped by Rising to share more about this yearβs show and what visitors can expect.
Education Department takes a major step forward in the Trump administration's plans to dismantle it
This represents a major step forward for the administrationβs dismantling of the department, which has mainly involved cutting jobs since President Donald Trump called for its elimination with an executive action in March.
North Carolina Representative votes on Epstein files release
The βEpstein Files Transparency Actβ, would require the Department of Justice to publish all unclassified materials related to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein.
Rising Spotlight: Catwba Nation
In todayβs Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chat with Dr. Wenonah Haire and Laney Buckley, both members of the Catawba Nation, about the annual Yap Ye Iswa festival, a day that celebrates Catawba history and culture.
Deadly accident closes busy east Charlotte road
An east Charlotte road is shut down following a deadly accident Tuesday afternoon, according to police.
Nearly 21,000 CMS absences as immigration crackdown continues throughout Charlotte
A number of families are keeping their kids home from school because of concerns about being targeted by immigration officials or being caught up in arrests.
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