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The Snark: Silicone Arms, Last Kardashians, Cicada Attack & Naked In The Outback

Silicone arms, the end of the Kardashians is so close we can taste it plus a cicada attack and a lady gets nekkid at a Florida Outback Steakhouse.

Localized Flash Flooding Threat Through the End of the Week

More afternoon storms. Localized flash flooding threat stretches through the end of the week.

Carolina Renaissance Festival Auditions with Lord Mayor John Bullfrog

Hear ye - hear ye! The Carolina Renaissance Festival is back - and you could get involved

90's Themed "Selfie Museum" to Open in Concord in July

If you grew up in the 90's, or just love the decade, there's a new local experience to conjure up your nostalgia. It's part of a new trend called "selfie museums."

Salisbury Police Open Homicide Investigation After Fatal Shooting

Detectives with the Salisbury Police Department have opened a homicide investigation after a man was shot and killed on Wednesday.

Federal Authorities: Charlotte Man Convicted For Operating As Money Mule In $2 Million Dollar Scheme

A federal jury convicted a 40-year-old Charlotte man on Wednesday for his involvement in a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scheme that defrauded at least six companies of close to $2 million dollars.

Tasty Tuesday: Lemonade Dole Whips

It's heating up outside so we're keepin' it cool in the Rising kitchen. Derek James and Lauren McDonald are blending the trending Lemonade Dole Whips, a twist on the famous Disney Dole Whips. And if you've caught a Tasty Tuesday before, you know we either nail it or fail it.

CMT Awards To Honor Country Stars As Well As Pop, R&B Acts

The CMT Music Awards will honor acts in country music but will also share its stage with pop and R&B stars, including Gladys Knight, Pink, John Legend, Halsey, H.E.R. and Noah Cyrus.

U.S. Drops Trump Order Targeting TikTok, Plans Its Own Review

The White House dropped Trump-era executive orders intended to ban the popular apps TikTok and WeChat and will conduct its own review aimed at identifying national security risks with software applications tied to China, officials said Wednesday.

CATS Hiring Bus Drivers In Charlotte

CATS is now hiring qualified bus operators in Charlotte, with starting pay at $17 per hour.

CMPD: Firearm Theft From Car Break-Ins In Charlotte On The Rise

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said Wednesday that there has been a rise in car break-ins in Charlotte and many of them are leading to the theft of a firearm.

North Carolina City Commits $2.1 Million For Reparations

A North Carolina city has committed $2.1 million toward funding reparations, an initiative it began last summer when it joined a number of U.S. cities which have voted to address their histories of racism and discrimination.

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One North Carolina Police Department Reminds Everyone To Leave Alligators Alone

After several alligator sightings and 911 calls made, the Oak Island Police Department is fed up with humans messing with the gators and tells beachgoers to leave them alone.

Gov. Cooper: Reward Offered In Case Of Missing Man Found Dead In Union County

Governor Roy Cooper announced Wednesday that North Carolina is offering a reward for information in a Union County case where a missing man was found dead in February.

Former Airline Employee Arrested For Trespassing At Charlotte Douglas

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has arrested a former airline employee after he trespassed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport Tuesday.

‘In The Heights’ Lifts Hopes For A Latino Film Breakthrough

Color. Dance. Music. Joy. An all Latino cast! The hype for “In the Heights” has brought great expectation for Latinos in the United States, a group that’s been historically underrepresented and widely typecast in films.

Montgomery County Man Wins $25,000 A Year For Life

Jerry Ewings of Candor took home the second-place prize in the May 6 Lucky for Life drawing, winning $25,000 A Year for Life.

Newest Lidl Store To Open In University Area On June 16th

Lidl announced its newest store is set to open in Charlotte, North Carolina on June 16th. The first 100 customers will be presented with a special gift card ranging from $5 to $100 each. Shoppers can enter to win a $500 Lidl gift card and take advantage of special giveaways.