UPDATE: Fire at local diesel company blamed on accidental electrical fire
The Charlotte Fire Investigation Task Force says an accidental electrical fire sparked a fire at a diesel automotive repair business in Northwest Charlotte.
Federal workers endure financial strain and fear layoffs as the government shutdown drags on
Federal workers furloughed or working without pay are feeling the financial squeeze and fear being swept up in the Trump administration's layoffs.
The Carolina Renaissance Festival's "Ded Bob" and "Sluj" Visit Rising!
From juggling to jousting to fairies to incredible musicians, the Carolina Renaissance Festival is now underway, and Ded Bob and Sluj, of “The Ded Bob Sho”, stopped by Rising to tell us all about it!
Suspect arrested in Indian Trail Taco Bell shooting
A man is facing charges after being accused of shooting and killing a Taco Bell employee in Indian Trail on Monday.
CMPD Third Quarter Report: Crime down 8%, violent crime down 20%
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department released its Third Quarter Report on Wednesday that showed a decrease in crime across the city.
"Ded Bob" crashes your Weather-Wise forecast
"The one thing scarier than Ded Bob... Atlanta." 💀
Local photographer captures rare phenomenon at Grandfather Mountain
“It doesn’t feel like real life; it’s almost like you’re in a fairytale," Leslie Restivo beams, "It’s magical and it’s spiritual.”
Stupendous stretch continues
We'll end the workweek on a cooler note after a dry cold front slices through the Carolinas on Friday, but plentiful sunshine carries into the first half of the weekend.
Charlotte airport won't show DHS video blaming Dems for gov't shutdown
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is among at least a dozen airports in the country that won’t air a controversial video from the Department of Homeland Security.
NFL uses AI to predict injuries, aiming to keep players healthier
Injuries are a big part of the NFL, and staying healthy can make or break a season. The NFL has partnered with Amazon Web Services to use technology and AI to predict and prevent injuries. The Digital Athlete tool collects data from all 32 teams to help manage players' health.
Gaston County Courthouse and DSS building evacuated following bomb threat
All-clear given following bomb threat that caused the evacuation of Gaston County Courthouse and the Department of Social Services Tuesday afternoon.
Instagram says it's safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content
Meta says teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission. Meta says the new restrictions go further than its previous safeguards.
Drought has muted this year's leaf-peeping season
Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have muted this year’s autumn colors, and sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.
Grammy-winning R&B singer D’Angelo dies
D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died.
Victim of deadly shooting in SouthPark identified
A woman found shot at an upscale apartment building in SouthPark has been identified by police as 45-year-old Dwanneich Hammonds.
Up 'n Adam: Scarecrow Hollow at Daniel Stowe Conservancy
Adam Wurtzel went to Daniel Stowe Conservancy to learn more about their kid-friendly Scarecrow Hollow.
California engineer wins pumpkin contest with 2,346-pound gourd
A California engineer and gardening enthusiast has won the top prize at a pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California. Brandon Dawson of Santa Rosa clinched victory Monday at the 52nd World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay.
Warm & windy days ahead
The breezy and sunny afternoons continue through the next few days as highs approach 80°.
Bill Belichick says he never sought an early departure from the North Carolina job
Bill Belichick has denied reports that he's been seeking an exit strategy from his North Carolina coaching role. Belichick says “some of the reports out last week about my looking for a buyout and trying to leave here and all that is categorically false.” Belichick was making his first public comments since a blowout loss to Clemson.
Authorities name the 16 killed in Tennessee plant blast, with a painstaking investigation promised
Authorities have identified the 16 people killed in a devastating blast at a rural Tennessee explosives plant last week. Investigators on Monday pledged a painstaking process to figure out what happened by gathering pieces of evidence that may now be miles apart.
3 men, 1 woman identified as dead after weekend bar shooting in South Carolina
Authorities have identified four people who were killed during a weekend mass shooting at a bar on a South Carolina island. The Beaufort County coroner says the victims early Sunday were three men and a woman, ranging in age from 22 to 54.
North Carolina GOP announce plans to vote on new House map amid nationwide redistricting battle
North Carolina Republican legislative leaders say they will vote next week on redrawing the state’s U.S. House district map, with the likely aim of securing another GOP seat within already right-leaning boundaries.
