18-Year-Old Charged With Murder In Southwest Charlotte Homicide
Police have charged an 18-year-old suspect in connection to a homicide at a southwest Charlotte home earlier this month.
Man Arrested For Outstanding Warrants After Pursuit In Monroe
A 40-year-old Monroe man has been arrested on outstanding warrants after leading police on a pursuit and locking himself in his car.
Investigation Of Baltimore Bridge Collapse Picks Up Speed As Divers Recover 2 Bodies From Water
The cargo ship that lost power and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore underwent βroutine engine maintenanceβ in the port beforehand, the U.S. Coast Guard said Wednesday, as divers recovered the bodies of two of six workers who plunged into the water.
Gaston County Man Collects $250,000 Scratch-Off Prize
Martin Gaddis of Gastonia took a chance on a $5 scratch-off and won a $250,000 prize.
One Injured In Huntersville House Fire
One person was treated for minor injuries in a house fire in Huntersville on Wednesday.
Nearly $200 Million Bet In North Carolina's First Week Of Legalized Sports Wagering
The North Carolina official tasked with carrying out the state's new legalized sports wagering law says betting from smartphones and desktops got off to a βstrong start.β
Carolina Panthers Agree To Terms With Jadeveon Clowney To Bolster Pass Rush
The Carolina Panthers have bolstered their pass rush, agreeing to terms on Wednesday with veteran free agent Jadeveon Clowney, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 draft.
Victim Airlifted To Hospital After Neighbor Dispute In Rowan County
One person was airlifted to a hospital following a neighborly dispute that led to a stabbing and shots fired.
Attorney General Josh Stein Highlights Efforts To Combat The Fentanyl Crisis In North Carolina
Attorney General Josh Stein and local leaders speak in Charlotte as they address efforts to combat the fentanyl crisis in North Carolina.
Charlotte Fire Department Looking To Hire More Than 100 Firefighters
Charlotte Fire seeks highly motivated and diverse candidates to join its world-class organization in a rewarding career that makes a difference in the community.
Man Arrested For Impersonating Firefighter At Structure Fire
A man was arrested after impersonating a firefighter and refusing to vacate a property during a structure fire that resulted in one woman dead.
North Charlotte Homicide Classified As Justified
After an investigation, CMPD says they have classified this case as a justified homicide and no charges will be filed.
District Attorney's Office Asks SBI To Investigate Lab Analyst
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) has alerted the the District Attorney's Office about procedural irregularities in the biological analysis performed by an analyst at the CMPD Crime Laboratory.
Looking At A Solar Eclipse Can Be Dangerous Without Eclipse Glasses. Here's What To Know
Looking directly at the sun during a solar eclipse can lead to permanent eye damage.
Iredell Health System Lifts Visitor Restrictions
Iredell Health System has lifted its flu restrictions effective Wednesday, March 27.
Local Author Inspiring Families Ahead of Easter
Easter is about more than chocolate, bunnies and egg hunts... it's a chance to spend more time with your family and create a fun and faith-focused Easter.
HopeWay Launches New Treatment Program for Veterans and First Responders
Veterans and first responders are the unsung heroes who put their lives on the line daily.Β Doctor Justin Johnson with HopeWay stopped by the Rising studio to share details on the launch of their new treatment program.
Animal Care & Control Dog Kennel Renovations - Part Four In Progress And Part 5 Set To Begin
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control (ACC) has been undergoing critically needed renovations on its dog kennels since last September. ACC is happy to report that all the lost dog kennels have completed the renovation process. The goal is to have them completed around April 12th.
Local Business Using Upcycling To SpringClean Clothing
Springclean gives new life to items that may have previously been discarded.
Mecklenburg County Detention Center-Central Experienced Gastrointestinal Outbreak
After a reported increase in illnesses at the MCDCC, the Health Department determined there was a gastrointestinal outbreak.
River Trail Elementary Named Lighthouse School
River Trail Elementary School has been recognized by the National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence organization as a 2024 Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School.
Six Workers Are Feared Dead As Police Had About 90 Seconds To Stop Traffic Before Baltimore Bridge Fell
Recovery efforts resumed Wednesday for the six construction workers who are presumed dead after a cargo ship hit a pillar of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing the structure to collapse.
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