Cornelius Road Reopens After Major Gas Leak
Westmoreland Road was shut down for more than a hour after a gas line was cut at a construction site.
NASA Mars Lander Captures Strikes by Four Incoming Space Rocks
A NASA lander on Mars has captured the vibrations and sounds of four meteoroids striking the planet’s surface.
President Biden to Host 2021 World Series Champion Atlanta Braves
President Joe Biden will host the 2021 World Series champion Atlanta Braves at the White House early next week.
How to get a Student Loan Refund if you Paid During Pandemic
When President Joe Biden announced a plan to forgive student loan debt, many borrowers who kept making payments during the pandemic wondered if they’d made the right choice.
Police Investigating Allegation that Fan Struck Kyler Murray
Police in Las Vegas said Monday they’re investigating allegations that a fan in the stands struck Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray amid celebrations of Arizona’s 29-23 overtime victory over the Raiders.
President Biden: US Would Defend Taiwan Against Chinese Invasion
China’s government on Monday criticized President Joe Biden’s statement that American forces would defend Taiwan if Beijing tries to invade as a violation of U.S. commitments about the self-ruled island, but gave no indication of possible retaliation.
ACC Moving Headquarters to Charlotte in 2023
The Atlantic Coast Conference has selected Charlotte as the future home of its headquarters.
Trump Legal Team Balks at Judge’s Declassification Questions
Donald Trump’s legal team has told a newly appointed independent arbiter that it does not want to answer his questions about the declassification status of the documents seized last month from the former president’s Florida home.
Gastonia Police Looking For Armed Robbery Suspect
Police released surveillance video and pictures from the August 26 armed robbery of a Bojangles restaurant.
14 Dead Sperm Whales Found Beached on Australian Island
Australian wildlife authorities are investigating the deaths of 14 young sperm whales that were found beached on an island off of the southeastern coast, officials said Tuesday.
WNBA Looks For New Places To Play
The top WNBA players are looking to play outside of Russia.
Mooresville High Dismisses Early Due to Threat
Mooresville High School dismissed early due to a bomb threat It's the fifth school in our area that's been threatened today.
Kentucky School Shooter Seeks Parole In High-Stakes Hearing
A Kentucky man who killed three students and wounded five more in a school shooting 25 years ago will go before the state parole board on Tuesday in a high-stakes hearing that could see him released or denied the chance to ever leave prison.
Tasty Tuesday: Mia's Snow Dessert Bar
Mia's Snow Dessert Bar stopped by Rising for Tasty Tuesday to show off it's international treats.
Four Cabarrus County Schools Evacuating Amid Bomb Threat
Four local schools are evacuating due to bomb threats. Those schools are Jay M. Robinson High School, Cox Mill Elementary School, Cox Mill High School and Northwest Cabarrus High School.
Stolen Grand Theft Auto Footage Dumped Online in Hack
Video game producer Rockstar Games said Monday that early development footage from the next version of its popular title Grand Theft Auto was stolen in the hack of its network.
Congress Eyes Strongest Response Yet to Jan. 6 Attack
House Democrats are voting this week on changes to a 19th century law for certifying presidential elections, their strongest legislative response yet to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat.
Harris Returns to South Carolina to Boost Voting in Midterms
Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting two historically Black colleges in South Carolina to push for voter registration as she focuses on places and demographics that will be key to Democrats’ chances to hold on to Congress in midterm elections.
Toasty Final Days of Summer
Well above average temps through Thursday. Fiona is now a major category 3 hurricane.
Fiona Becomes First Major Hurricane Of 2022 Season
Hurricane Fiona barreled toward the Turks and Caicos Islands on Tuesday as a Category 3 storm, prompting the government to impose a curfew.
‘Serial’ Case: Adnan Syed Released, Conviction Tossed
A Baltimore judge on Monday ordered the release of Adnan Syed after overturning Syed’s conviction for the 1999 murder of high school student Hae Min Lee — a case that was chronicled in the hit podcast “Serial,” a true-crime series that transfixed listeners and revolutionized the genre.
City of Charlotte Says Recycling Pick-Up is Delayed
Bi-weekly curbside recycling may not be picked up on time because of staff shortages
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