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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.

Iredell-Statesville Schools Honor Essential Workers

Iredell-Statesville Schools administration put on their Easter costumes and delivered treats to some I-SS essential workers in the district Thursday.

York County Double Murder Victims Identified

According to officials, York County detectives are investigating a double murder and suicide that happened off of Yorkdale Road near Rock Hill.

Missing 2-Year-Old From Durham Located In Maryland

Missing 2-year-old from Durham has been found safe in Maryland, according to officials. The father, Emerson Melendez, is also in custody.

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.

Officials: One Dead In Monroe Plant Fire, Victim Identified

An industrial plant in Monroe caught fire Tuesday morning leaving one person dead, officials say.

CMPD Doing A 'Parade Of Lights' For Hospital Workers

Charlotte and Mecklenburg County first responders will celebrate the community's healthcare workers with a "Parade of Lights", which is an unified procession, that will pass by Uptown-area hospitals on Thursday.

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.

CMS Parking Lots, School Playgrounds Are Closed

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced that the school's parking lots and playgrounds are closed. The only exception is unless the premises is being used for picking up grab-and-go meals or student instructional materials and devices.

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.