North Carolina advances bill on book bans in public schools
North Carolina House Republicans have advanced a bill that would create advisory committees to approve and remove books from libraries in public and charter schools.
Lithium-ion batteries cause three fires in same day at different Mecklenburg County Solid Waste facilities
Mecklenburg County Solid Waste is urging residents and businesses to not throw away lithium-ion batteries after three fires sparked at our facilities on Monday, April 14, 2025.Β
FIFA seeking volunteers for 2025 Club World Cup
FIFA is looking for volunteers in North and South Carolina to help with the FIFA 2025 Club World Cup for the matchups at Bank of America Stadium.
AmeriCorps members who respond to disasters and help nonprofits are let go in DOGE cuts
Young volunteers who respond to natural disasters and help with community projects across the U.S. have been discharged.
UPDATE: Teen arrested in deadly shooting in southeast Charlotte
A 19-year-old is locked up in the Mecklenburg County Jail, charged with the murder of 21-year-old Jeremiah Cunningham.
Judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in contempt for violating deportation order
A federal judge says he's found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court for violating his orders to turn around planes carrying deportees to El Salvador.
Pet Of The Week: Meet Tiburon
In this Pet of the Week, CMPD Animal Care & Control is featuring Tiburon! Tiburon is a car ride loving, potty trained pup! He also loves to give kid friendly cuddles! Watch to find out how to give him a furever home.
Elephants form "alert circle," during Cali earthquake
Video from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park shows the African elephants reaction to Monday's earthquake in southern California. Zoo officials say the elephants engaged in a behavior known as an βalert circle,β which is meant to protect the young β and the entire herd β from threats.
Adam Remembers Wink Martindale
Legendary game show host Wink Martindale, has passed away.
AP PHOTOS: 2025 Coachella music valley roundup
Check out this photo gallery from CoachellaΒ Valley Music and Arts FestivalΒ
Charlotte Youth Broadcasting Camp joins Rising in studio
The Rising team welcomed the Charlotte Youth Broadcasting Camp into the studio.
Cabarrus Avenue Bridge to close temporarily
The N.C. Department of Transportation will temporarily close Cabarrus Avenue over Irish Buffalo Creek on Monday, April 21, weather permitting. State bridge maintenance forces will be making repairs to the bridge deck, requiring the closure and a temporary offsite detour.
Charlotte woman says she's being extorted to get her stolen dog back
AΒ Charlotte woman says she being extorted by the man who stole her dog and car.
Some Charlotte families could be forced to leave transitional housing program
A housing program to support families struggling to find an affordable place to live in Charlotte might soon be looking for a new home itself. The lease is up at the Heal Charlotte campus on Equipment Drive near Sugar Creek Road.
How to file for an extension, and other Tax Day advice
If youβve waited till the last minute to file your taxes, donβt panic. You still have time to get it done.
Shooting reported at TX high school, officials say campus secured
Police responded Tuesday to reports of a shooting at a Dallas high school where students were seen leaving the campus and school authorities later reported the campus had been secured.
Up 'n Adam: Jackie Robinson Day at Knothole Foundation
Adam Wurtzel went to the Knothole Foundation to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day.
Bank of America ordered to pay $540 million in long-running lawsuit from the FDIC
A federal judge has ordered Bank of America to pay more than $540 million to resolve long-running litigation from a U.S. regulator that alleged the company underpaid mandatory assessments for deposit insurance.
Florida teacher and principal charged after serving alcohol at underage house party
A former elementary school principal and a current teacher are facing charges after a house party with underaged teenagers in Florida.
Matthews names new police chief
The Town of Matthews has namedΒ James E. Avens, Jr. has the next Chief of the Matthews Police Department.
Cinderella's Closet provides free prom dresses for high school students
Most of the dresses are new or gently used formal dresses that come from donations by the Lady Wildcats, a group of Garinger alumni and the community.Β
Sunny & comfy through midweek
Highs will hover around 70Β° in the Piedmont and Foothills between Tuesday and Thursday.
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