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Father Drowns Trying To Save Son At North Carolina Beach

A North Carolina father has drowned after trying to save his son from a tidal current, police said Wednesday

Britney Spears’ Father Files To End Court Conservatorship

Britney Spears’ father filed Tuesday to end the court conservatorship that has controlled the singer’s life and money for 13 years.

North Carolina Schools See Major COVID Spread As Year Begins

North Carolina health officials on Tuesday released a report showing 170 ongoing COVID-19 clusters in K-12 schools or child care settings.

Cabarrus County Woman Snags $110,000 Cash 5 Jackpot

Carla Caldwell of Kannapolis used a set of her own numbers to win a $110,000 Cash 5 jackpot.

September Redistricting Hearings Held For NC Maps Input

North Carolina legislators are going outside Raleigh to hear from residents about how General Assembly and congressional districts should be redrawn for the next decade.

Wilson's World:national Fallen Firefighters

Wilson's World: Is At Truist Field Previewing The National Fallen Firefighters 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

The Charlotte 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs is a way to remember and honor the FDNY firefighters and NYPD officers who lost their lives on September 11th.

Do My Job: Becoming A Librarian

Rising’s Lauren McDonald is heading to The South County Regional Library for the latest edition of Do My Job, where she is learning how to be a librarian. Have any job ideas for Lauren? Message us on social media!

Child Struck, Killed After Dozens Of Rounds Fired Into Northwest Charlotte Home

A child was struck and killed after more than 100 bullets were fired towards a northwest Charlotte home late Tuesday night, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Unsettled Pattern Through Early Thursday

Showers and storms return to the region today.

Pro And Anti Mask Parents Rally Before Union Co. Public School Board Meeting

Masks To Remain Optional in Union County Public Schools

By a 5-4 vote, masks will remain optional in Union County Public Schools. Hundreds of pro and anti mask parents rallied before the meeting with strong opinions on either side.

CMPD: South Charlotte Investigation Underway After Woman Found Dead

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is conducting a death investigation after a woman was found dead in south Charlotte Tuesday afternoon.

Powerball, Mega Millions Jackpots Add Up To $733 Million This Week

Powerball and Mega Millions drawings offer North Carolinians a chance at major jackpots that together total more than $733 million.

AAA: Gas Prices In The Carolinas Climb Following Hurricane Ida

Following Labor Day weekend and the remnants of Hurricane Ida, gas prices in the Carolinas have climbed after the storm took about 13% of U.S. refinery capacity offline.

Court Rules Catholic School Wrongfully Fired Gay Substitute

A gay substitute teacher was wrongfully fired by a Roman Catholic school in Charlotte after he announced in 2014 on social media that he was going to marry his longtime partner, a federal judge has ruled.

Jill Biden Heads Back To Classroom As A Working First Lady

After months of teaching writing and English to community college students in boxes on a computer screen, the first lady resumes teaching in person Tuesday from a classroom at Northern Virginia Community College, where she has worked since 2009.

Millennial Money: 5 Ways To Rein In Impulse Spending

Since the COVID-19 vaccine started becoming available in the U.S., there have been more opportunities to impulse spend on items and experiences that you didn’t get to enjoy early in the pandemic.

New Game Lets North Carolinians Win A BIGGER SPIN For $2 Million

A new game from the North Carolina Education Lottery begins with a scratch-off ticket and ends with a ‘BIGGER SPIN’ of a giant prize wheel to win up to $2 million.

From Stars Of The Silver Screen To Sod-Slinging Lawnmower Racing, This Weekend’s Charlotte AutoFair Has It All

From drift car ride-alongs to lawnmowers racing at speeds in excess of 60 mph, attendees at this weekend’s Charlotte AutoFair will have plenty of fun things to see and do as it returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway after a two-year hiatus.

White House COVID-19 Booster Rollout Date May Change

The Biden Administration has plans for the COVID-19 booster shots and an update on when they could be rolled out.

Getting Muggier as Temps Rise Through Mid-Week

Heating Up. Unsettled through Mid-Week.

Health Officials Worry About Labor Day Weekend Covid Surge

There are growing concerns about another COVID surge following the Labor Day Holiday weekend. Millions of people traveled in the past four days. This as hospital space around the country dwindles.