Near Record Breaking Highs to End the Week
Fire Danger Threat Continues. Well above average through Saturday.
Family Demands Justice As Police Search For Driver In Hit & Run Crash That Killed Beloved Grandmother
Family members say 59-year-old Cecilia Wallace was trying to cross the street near the intersection of Sunset and Beatties Ford Road on Thanksgiving when she was hit and killed.
Gaston County Police Identify Victim In 1979 Homicide
Gaston County Police, with help from the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), have identified a victim in a 1979 homicide. Through a DNA profile, James Smith of Charlotte was identified as the victim in this case.
44th Annual Lake Norman New Year's Day Barefoot Skiing Tournament Returns | PHOTOS
One of the longest running and unique barefoot skiing tournaments in the world is making its return to Lake Norman on New Year's Day, after being cancelled in 2020 over COVID-19 concerns.
Charlotte New Year's Day 5K To Benefit Local Food Pantry
Get ready runners! Charlotte New Year's Day 5K and Fun Run will return to the Queen City on January 1st as the first race of 2022.
U.S. Case Of COVID-19 Omicron Variant Identified In California
A person in California has become the first in the U.S. to have an identified case of the omicron variant of COVID-19. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the person was a traveler who returned from South Africa on Nov. 22 and tested positive on Nov. 29.
Happy National Peppermint Bark Day!
National Peppermint Bark Day on Wednesday marks the official start to the holiday season, and the perfect time for Americans to begin enjoying their preferred holiday treat.
CMS: Modified Lockdown After Fight Among Multiple Students at Julius Chambers High
Julius Chambers High School is currently on a modified lockdown according to school officials.
Keith Urban's Speed Of Now Tour Coming To Charlotte In August '22
Four-time Grammy Award Winner Keith Urban is expected to perform at the PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte on August 12th.
Rising Spotlight: Mister Sparky Gives Holiday Light Safety Advice
Rusty Wise with Mister Sparky gives advice on how to safely light your home this holiday season.
Charlotte Man Wins $126,722 Fast Play Lottery Prize
Charles Collier III of Charlotte tried his luck on a $5 Fast Play ticket and won a $126,722 lottery prize. Collier bought his lucky $5 Blackjack ticket from the Harris Teeter on Carmel Road in Charlotte for the Nov. 26 drawing.
2nd Annual Cookie Crawl Coming To Downtown Hickory December 11th
Tickets are now on sale for Downtown Hickory's 2nd Annual Cookie Crawl. Officials say the crawl will be held on Saturday, December 11th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Police: Suspects In Stolen Vehicle Connect Logging Chain To ATM In Hickory During Attempted Break-In
Police are searching for two suspects after they attempted to use a logging chain to break into a bank ATM in Hickory on Wednesday.
Monroe Police Charge Juvenile With 3 Counts Of Attempted 1st Degree Murder Following Shooting
Officers with the Monroe Police Department have charged a juvenile for his involvement in a near fatal shooting on Sunday.
Carolina Panthers Launch Subscription Wine Club and Brand
Introducing Prowling Vineyards! The Carolina Panthers recently announced the launch of βThe Inner Circleβ, a wine subscription service featuring the team and the Carolinas in a series of premium handcrafted wines.
CMPD: Missing Charlotte Woman Found Murdered, Boyfriend Charged
Detectives have charged the boyfriend of 21-year-old Denee Rawls with Murder after finding the missing Charlotte woman dead early Tuesday morning.
Char-Meck Schools Magnet Programs
Wilson shares important information about Magnet Programs with parents.
Center City Weekend with Moira Quinn
Moira Quinn from Charlotte Center City Partners joins Rising to talk about a few upcoming events happening in the Queen City
Firefighters Battling Another Wildfire in North Carolina
Crews are battling another wildfire in the North Carolina mountains just days after a statewide burn ban was announced.
Warm Start to December
Well above average temps to start the month of December.
CMS School Board Member Demanding Action Amid Uptick In Weapons And Violence At Schools
CMS school board member Rhonda Cheek is fed up. She's urging the Board of Education to have a sense of urgency about the uptick in weapons and violence at schools.
Cleveland Co. Voters To Decide On Alcohol Sales In Unincorporated Areas
Voters in Cleveland County will soon decide whether to expand alcohol sales to unincorporated parts of the county. Right now, only cities and towns can give stores permission to sell beer and wine.
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