Charlotte, NC

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — All lanes of Central Avenue near North Sharon Amity Road will remain closed through rush hour due to an early morning crash, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The accident happened just before 8:30am on Central Avenue between Rosehaven Drive and North Sharon Amity Road.

Central Avenue At N. Sharon Amity Road In East Charlotte Reopened After Crash

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Rutherford County, NC

Oakboro, NC

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. — An Amber Alert has been cancelled for a missing three-year-old boy in Rutherford County. The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office says they found Malaki Blake Greene safe Wednesday evening in Oakboro, North Carolina. Officials believe Malaki’s mother, 25-year-old Alyssa Greene, took him in violation of...

Abducted Three-Year-Old Boy Found In Stanly Co.

Gastonia, NC

GASTONIA, N.C. — Police have identified the victim of a deadly shooting in Gastonia as 20-year-old Tyceria Alexander. On Tuesday, officers responded to a shooting call just before 4:30 p.m. When they arrived, they found Alexander deceased near Union Road and 12th Avenue. His family says Alexander was walking to a job interview at Wendy’s Restaurant when he was gunned down.

Gastonia Police Continue Investigating Deadly Shooting on Union Road

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A 16-year-old was arrested Wednesday morning in connection to a double homicide in North Charlotte over the weekend. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, the teenager is being charged with Murder and “Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle”. The teens identity has not been released.

Teenager Arrested In Connection To Double Homicide In North Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s been three months since 83 senior citizens were forced out of the Magnolia Senior Apartments in northwest Charlotte. Some have found new homes. However, 54 are still living out of hotels while they look for permanent housing. Local non-profit, For The Struggle, is now...

Local Non-Profit Feeds Seniors Still Living Out Of Hotel After Being Forced From Homes On Christmas

CHARLOTTE, N.C.– From birthdays to tailgate parties, the beauty is in the balloons! In this morning’s Do My Job, Rising’s Lauren McDonald learns how to throw a bash full of balloon art, no matter the occasion, with the pros at Confetti Castle.

Do My Job: Confetti Castle

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (News Release) — A Belmont, N.C. woman, with two prior federal embezzlement convictions, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for executing back-to-back fraud schemes, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Lisa Buza Hill, a/k/a Lisa Rollins-Hill, 43, will also have to serve three years under court supervision after she is released from prison.

Belmont Woman Sentenced To Federal Prison For Executing Back-To-Back Fraud Schemes In The Charlotte Area

CHARLOTTE, NC — Make a wish and become part of a historic Charlotte public art project led by local artist Elizabeth Palmisano. The over 23,000 sq ft, multi-dimensional, sculptural mural, #NoDaCloudWall, will transform the parking deck and surrounding buildings on Grubb Properties’ new Link ApartmentsSM NODA 36th. By summer’s end, light rail riders coming into the city will be greeted by Palmisano’s cloudscapes floating alongside the 36th Street Station.

Major Community Art Installation Launches In Tribute To NoDa’s Artistic Legacy

CHARLOTTE, NC — The Humane Society of Charlotte’s Pet Palooza Fundraising Walk is kicking off at 11 am on April 1st. The event will feature live music, food trucks, pet-loving vendors, and fun for the whole family!. While the festival is free to attend, those who wish to...

Rising Spotlight: Humane Society of Charlotte 2023 Pet Palooza Walk

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Spring has sprung in the Queen City. Flowers are blooming, bees are buzzing, and it’s getting warmer. A lot warmer. And I’m not just talking about cyclical warm-ups we see every year as we go from winter to spring. Springs in Charlotte have warmed nearly three degrees on average since 1970.

Your 2023 Spring Outlook

Gaston County, NC

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — Police say they arrested a Gastonia man on several outstanding drug warrants. During the course of the investigation, police say they also seized 3,000 Fentanyl pills which have a street value of approximately $90,000, according to a news release. Elazja Gingles was charged with 13 counts related to trafficking Fentanyl in Gaston County, two counts of maintaining a vehicle for selling controlled substances, and was also served with an outstanding parole warrant.

Gastonia Man Arrested For Possessing 3,000 Fentanyl Pills, Charged With Drug Trafficking

During the pandemic, getting outside was the only way we could escape the walls closing in at home. Since the world opened, everyone has returned to the office/school/etc. and with Earth Day coming up (April 22), University City Partners is challenging individuals and families to spend the day (or a portion of it) enjoying the great outdoors.

9 Ways To Get Outside In University City For Earth Day

CHARLOTTE – Girl scout cookie season is in full swing. If you feel like they’re harder to find this year, you’re not alone. In today’s don’t waste your money, John Matarese explains why.

Don’t Waste Your Money: Girl Scout Cookie Shortage

CHARLOTTE, NC — In this week’s Pet of the Week, CMPD Animal Care & Control is featuring a 9-week-old puppy! This puppy doesn’t have a name yet but has a lot of personality. She is ready to play at all times and will require training. If you...

Pet Of The Week: Meet This Adoptable Puppy

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Could another iconic Charlotte restaurant be at risk of closing?. The “Bar-B-Q King” on Wilkinson Boulevard sits on land just put up for sale for more than $4 million. A real estate listing shows four parcels of property up for sale, including one currently...

Property Leased By Iconic “Bar-B-Que King” Restaurant Listed For Sale

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — From her first pair of all white Air Force Ones, Melissa Carnegie has always had a love for sneakers. “I started Kicks and Fros just as an inspiration page to find your sneaker style and it kinda grew from there. I wasn’t expecting it to grow as fast as it did,” Owner of Kicks and Fros Melissa Carnegie said.

Sneaker Lifestyle Brand ‘Kicks and Fros’ Transforms Airstream Into Office Space

CHARLOTTE – Pandemic shipping delays are pretty much a thing of the past. Store shelves are stocked again, and items you order arrive on time. John Matarese looks into why that is not always the case with amazon, so you don’t waste your money.

Don’t Waste Your Money: Amazon Shipping

Mild Start — (Challenging record high min 63/1907) Warmest day since Sept 22, 2022 (183 days ago) Oak, Birch, Pine and Cedar = highest concentrations. It’s a mild start across the area with temps in the 50s and 60s. Highs will stretch into the mid 80s this afternoon. This will be the warmest day in Charlotte since late September. It will be a beautiful day for all except those who suffer from allergies as pollen levels remain high. Breezy with winds out of the southwest 10-20 mph and gusts up to 30mph will help to spread pollen. Tree pollen is high with oak, birch, pine and cedar as some of the highest concentrations.

Beachy Feels for Friday, Showers Saturday

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Confidential informants put their lives on the line when they go undercover to capture criminals. The leader of the alt-right group the Proud Boys just learned that a key witness in a case against him is actually a confidential informant who has been embedded with the group for two years! Could you imagine the reaction when this informant was revealed? Would you risk your life for your job?

Proud Boys Find Out Key Witness Is A Confidential Informant

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CMS To Change School Bus Stop Strategy

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Some students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) will have to walk farther to the bus stop starting next school year. The district announced Friday...

CMS To Change School Bus Stop Strategy

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