North Carolina News

One Person Airlifted To Baptist Hospital Following Apartment Fire In Concord

One person was airlifted to Baptist Hospital following an apartment fire in Concord Saturday morning.

North Carolina Has 4,312 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, 80 Deaths

As of April 11th, 2020, North Carolina is reporting 4,312 cases of coronavirus across the state.

Duke Freshman Big Man Vernon Carey Jr. Entering NBA Draft

The 6-foot-10, 270-pound Carey announced his decision Friday following a season in which he was The Associated Press player of the year and newcomer of the year for the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Mecklenburg County Health Officials Say There Are Potential Flaws In Unapproved Local Rapid COVID-19 Tests

Mecklenburg County Public Health is warning residents that some rapid tests for COVID-19 may provide misleading results, giving a false sense of security that they are safe and not infectious.

Statesville Man Killed By Falling Tree While Walking To Apartment

Police say a Statesville man was killed while walking to his apartment after being struck by a fallen tree.

Kannapolis Man Killed After Being Hit By Train

Police say a Kannapolis man is dead after he was hit by a train Friday morning.

Investigators Say Frank Liske Park Barn Fire Was Intentionally Set

Investigators with the Cabarrus County Fire Marshal’s Office determined a March 26th fire that destroyed the barn at Frank Liske Park was intentionally set.

Second Person Facing Charges Following Deadly Road Rage Shooting In Matthews

Matthews Police say they arrested a second suspect connected to a deadly road rage incident that happen on March 18th in Matthews.

Police Say Fatal Shooting Outside Southwest Charlotte Bar Was Justified

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Homicide Unit say the fatal shooting outside The Trap bar in southwest Charlotte in February was justified.

Five Wells Fargo Employees Test Positive For Coronavirus

Wells Fargo says five employees who work in the company's Customer Information Center in northeast Charlotte have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a news release.

Wilson's World: Homeschool With Charlotte Community Toolbank

Wilson's World is highlighting the non-profit Charlotte Community Toolbank during his homeschool segments on Rising.

Wilson's World: Homeschool With Artist Kayt Hester

Wilson is continuing his homeschool segments with Artist Kayt Hester. She creates intricate images with shreds of hand torn black masking tape.

The 6 Things to Do If You Can't Pay Your Bills With Financial Expert Chris Hogan

The 6 Things to Do If You Can't Pay Your Bills with financial expert Chris Hogan

Local Restaurant Collects Donations To Feed Local Health Care Workers

A local restaurant group is getting creative to help their employees during the coronavirus crisis and help health care workers.

A Local Couple Found An Alternative Way To Tie The Knot After The Coronavirus Threw A Wrench In Their Plans

The coronavirus turning their wedding plans upside down.

NC Scrambles to Process Surge of Unemployment Requests

A surge of North Carolinians in the unemployment line has the state scrambling to process the massive amount of benefits.

City Of Monroe Firefighter Has Tested Positive For COVID-19

Recently, a Monroe firefighter was exposed to an individual who later tested positive for COVID-19. After being notified of the possible exposure, the firefighter was tested on April 4 and received a positive result.