30-Year-Old Woman Charged For Heroin Trafficking In Catawba County
According to the Catawba County Sheriff's Office, a 30-year-old woman was arrested for heroin trafficking Thursday.
Atrium Health Says The COVID-19 Delta Variant Is Impacting Younger, Unvaccinated Populations
Atrium Health says the COVID-19 Delta variant is in Charlotte and it's impacting younger, unvaccinated populations.Β In fact, just last week, Atrium Health says nearly 99% of their COVID admissions were patients who were unvaccinated.
Deputies: Man Charged In Shootout With Mexican Drug Cartel That Killed Union County Basketball Coach
A 41-year-old man was arrested and charged Monday in connection to a shootout with a Mexican drug cartel in Alamance County that left two men dead in April 2021, according to the Alamance County Sheriff's Office.
AAA: Carolina Gas Prices Continue To Trend More Expensive Since Memorial Day Weekend
Since Memorial Day weekend, gas prices in the Carolinas have continued to see an uptick due to high crude oil prices. However, last week crude prices fluctuated from a high of $75/bbl down to $71/bbl.
Capitol Rioter Who Breached Senate Gets 8 Months For Felony
A Florida man who breached the U.S. Senate chamber carrying a Trump campaign flag was sentenced Monday to eight months behind bars, the first resolution for a felony case in the Capitol insurrection.
NIL Era Brings Cautious Optimism To College-Town Businesses
Bret Oliverio says he wants college athletes to endorse his Sup Dogs restaurant along the main Franklin Street drag steps from the University of North Carolina.
Two Maintenance Employees Charged With Stealing From Statesville Storage Facility
Two maintenance employees have been charged with stealing around $3,000 with of merchandise from a Statesville storage facility, according to Iredell County deputies.
Father Dumps 80,000 Pennies In Daughter's Front Yard For Final Child Support Payment
A man is accused of renting a trailer, getting 80,000 pennies from a bank, and dumping them in his daughter's yard for his final child support payment, according to WTVR in Richmond.
American Gymnastics Alternate Tests Positive At Olympics
An alternate on the United States womenβs gymnastics team has tested positive for COVID-19 in an Olympic training camp in Japan.
Rising Spotlight: 4th Annual Beauty Brains & Business Brunch To Take Place Saturday, July 24th
Don't miss your chance to network with some of Charlotte's top female entrepreneurs this Saturday at the 4th annual Beauty Brains & Business Brunch. Event curator Ashley Cross and the Goddess of Beauty, Elle Brown join Rising to tell us more about what you can expect at this year's event.
$20 Scratch-Off Turns Into $2 Million Gift For Mecklenburg County Woman
Karen Urtecho Sandrez of Charlotte was gifted a present she wonβt soon forget β a scratch-off ticket with a $2 million prize.
Positive Home Sales Streak, New Listing Growth Continues In Tight Charlotte Market
Residential home sales across the Charlotte region continue to post positive gains. Slightly more than 5,500 homes sold during June 2021 than in the same month a year ago. The actual figure of 5,505 sales in June 2021 represents a 4.8 percent rise over home sales in June 2020.
The Rising Games: 100M Skip-Dash
The best athletes of their time - competing on the world stage for honor, glory and gold - and then there's us.
Soggy and Cooler Start to the Week
Cooler and soggier start to the week.Β
No Swim Advisory Issued for Cove on Lake Wylie Following Sewage Spill
Officials are urging people not to swim in a portion of Lake Wylie which is affected by a sewage spill. 847,000 gallons of untreated sewage got released from the Paw Creek Lift Station on Old Dowd Road, due to a pipe alignment issue.
Cooler, Wetter Start to Workweek
Some relief from the heat arrives Monday as an expansive rainmaking system sweeps into the Carolinas.
Lightning Strike is Suspected Cause of Ballantyne House Fire
A lightning strike is the suspected cause of a three-alarm house fire in South Charlotte. It happened on Saturday afternoon in the Ballantyne area.
Rainy Relief from Heat Arriving
Saturday was one of the hottest days we've seen all year, but a much-needed wet cooldown is on the way.
Why The Anthony Bourdain Voice Cloning Creeps People Out
The revelation that a documentary filmmaker used voice-cloning software to make the late chef Anthony Bourdain say words he never spoke has drawn criticism amid ethical concerns about use of the powerful technology.
Water Crews Respond To Wastewater Overflow On Old Dowd Road
Charlotte Water crews responded to a wastewater overflow just outside Paw Creek Lift Station at Old Dowd Road, after a pipe alignment issue occurred during a construction project.
15 Amazing Charlotte Tattoo Artists You Should Be Following On Social Media
So you've been thinking of getting a tattoo. Luckily for you, WCCB has compiled a list of 15 amazing artists in the Charlotte area.
President Biden Pledges Appeal Of 'Deeply Disappointing' DACA Ruling
President Joe Biden said Saturday that the Justice Department intends to appeal a federal judgeβs ruling deeming illegal an Obama-era program that has protected hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation and he renewed his calls for Congress to create a permanent solution.
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