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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.

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.

UK’s PM Johnson Out Of Intensive Care As His Condition Improves

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved out of intensive care Thursday at the London hospital where he is being treated for the new coronavirus, as his government told Britons to prepare for several more weeks in lockdown.

COVID-19 Job Losses Top 181,000 In South Carolina

For the third week in a row, the number of people who live or work in South Carolina saying they lost their jobs because of the coronavirus outbreak increased.

Healthy Headlines: Novant Health Tips To Help Mind & Body During Stressful Times

Healthy Headlines: Tips to Help The Mind and Body During Stressful Times

Novant Health Director of Integrated Health, Dr. Russell Greenfield, joins Rising to discuss tips to help the mind and body during stressful times.

Lancaster Public Safety Officers Surprise ER Staff As 'Thank You' For Hard Work

Lancaster public safety officers came together Thursday morning to surprise the ER staff at Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Health at Lancaster who have been working during the pandemic.

Union County Reports First COVID-19 Related Death

The Union County Public Health Department has confirmed the first resident death associated with COVID-19, also known as coronavirus. The man in his 70’s had been hospitalized and had other health complications. Public Health was notified of the death Thursday, April 9, 2020.

A Huntersville Couple Is Finally Home After Being Stuck On Cruise For More Than A Month

At least 12 people on the ship tested positive for coronavirus and three died.

Rock Hill Police: Teen Ignored Self Quarantine Order; Coughed on Officers

A Rock Hill teen is facing charges after intentionally coughing on police officers trying to break up a fight.

Cabarrus County Reports 88 Confirmed Cases Of Coronavirus, 1 Death

Cabarrus County officials say the county has 88 confirmed cases of the coronavirus and one death that is related to COVID-19.

Gaston County Reports Third Coronavirus Related Death

The Gaston County Department of Health & Human Services (Gaston DHHS) is confirming the county's third death associated with novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Cleveland County Deputy Tests Positive For COVID-19

According to officials, a Cleveland County Deputy Sheriff has tested positive for the coronavirus. The notification was made Wednesday afternoon.

Harris Teeter Limiting Number Of Customers Allowed Inside To Encourage Social Distancing

Harris Teeter supermarkets will limit the number of customers allowed inside at one time starting Wednesday to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the company announced.

Mecklenburg County Parks Now Closed To Vehicle Traffic Amid COVID-19 Restrictions

The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department says all parks are now closed to vehicles except bicycles.

Teen Pilot Flies Medical Supplies To Rural Hospitals

Each week, TJ Kim carries gloves, masks, gowns and other equipment to small hospitals. When he made his first delivery, on March 27 to a 25-bed hospital in Luray, he was taken aback by the reception.

CDC Considers Loosening Guidelines For Some Exposed To Virus

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering changing its guidelines for self-isolation to make it easier for those who have been exposed to someone with the coronavirus to return to work if they are without symptoms.

COVID-19 Pet Preparedness

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Animal Care & Control Division (AC&C) and the Humane Society of Charlotte (HSC) are working together to ensure pet owners in our community are aware of the importance of including a pet plan in your COVID-19 emergency preparedness planning.