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New York Times Buys Viral Word Game Wordle

The New York Times has bought Wordle, the free online word game that has exploded in popularity and, for some, become a daily obsession.

US Road Deaths Rise At Record Pace As Risky Driving Persists

The government has reported that U.S. traffic deaths surged in the first nine months of 2021 to 31,720, keeping up a record pace of increased dangerous driving during the pandemic.

What the Tech: Music Streaming Services

Now that some musical artists are removing their music catalog from Spotify over its Joe Rogan podcast, many Spotify users are beginning to wonder what the other streaming services are like

Tom Brady Has Retired After 22 Seasons, 7 Super Bowl Titles

Tom Brady has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year-career.

Tasty Tuesday: Valentine's Day Dessert with Chef Mara

Chef Mara joins the Rising crew to make a Red Velvet Curtain Cake with Cheeky Cherries and Silky Cream Cheese Icing

AP Source: US Urges Pfizer To Apply For Under-5 COVID Shots

U.S. regulators are urging drugmaker Pfizer to apply for emergency authorization for a two-dose regimen of its COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months to 5 years old.

Warmer Start To February, Unsettled End To The Week

Warm & Unsettled End to the Week

Warming up through the end of the week as soggy pattern setups.

Wilson's World: Getting Ready For Valentine's Day With Twenty Degrees Chocolates In South End

Twenty Degrees Chocolates in South End is the destination for the perfect Valentine's Chocolate.

Fertilizer Plant Fire In Winston Salem, Nc

Explosions at Winston-Salem Fertilizer Plant Force Thousands to Evacuate Their Homes

The fire started Monday night at the Weaver Fertilizer Plant on North Cherry Street. Firefighters say there is the potential for a large explosion of ammonium nitrate.

CLT Airport Served 43 Million Passengers In 2021

The Charlotte Douglas International Airport is bouncing back with 43 million passengers served in 2021.

Amazon Worker Pleads Guilty In Stolen Merchandise Scheme

Federal prosecutors say an operations manager at an Amazon warehouse in Charlotte has admitted to a scheme in which he stole, then sold merchandise worth more than a quarter of a million dollars.

AAA: Pump Prices In The Carolinas Push Higher As Crude Oil Continues To Surge

Gas prices in the Carolinas spiked last week, as both states experienced rising averages that topped the previous highs of 2022.

Mahomes' Fiancée Plays Defense After Celebration Backlash

Patrick Mahomes' fiancée Brittany Matthews is finding herself playing defense after being criticized for how she celebrated the Kansas City Chiefs playoff win.

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First-Ever Behavioral Health Urgent Care Facility In Development For Mecklenburg County

Former Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith announced Monday the development of the Smith Family Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC), a first-of-its-kind facility in Mecklenburg County, that is expected to open in early 2023 in east Charlotte.

Police Asking For Public's Help Identifying Belmont Car Break-In Suspects

The Gaston County Police are asking for the public's help identifying the suspects accused of stealing items from a vehicle in Belmont on Thursday.

Halsey's Love And Power Tour Coming To Charlotte In May

Multi-platinum, genre-bending artist Halsey announced their Love and Power Tour will be making a stop in Charlotte this summer.

Rihanna Is Pregnant, Debuts Bump On Stroll With A$AP Rocky

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky took an epic stroll over the weekend in snowy New York to reveal she’s pregnant with her first child.

Moderna Announces Full US Approval For Its COVID-19 Vaccine

Moderna says U.S. health regulators have given full approval to its COVID-19 vaccine after reviewing additional data on its safety and effectiveness.

Atrium Health Opens New Emergency Care Facility In Mountain Island

Atrium Health is opening a brand-new emergency department on Monday, January 31. Atrium Health Mountain Island Emergency Department is located at the intersection of Highway 16 and Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road, near the Mountain Island Marketplace shopping center and directly across from the newly developed Riverbend Village.