After 1 year, Medicaid expansion in North Carolina nears its enrollment goal
Enrollment in North Carolina’s new Medicaid coverage for low-income adults has nearly reached the state’s goal of 600,000 in only a year.
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UnitedHealthcare CEO killed in a 'targeted shooting' outside New York hotel, officials say
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been killed in what investigators suspect was a targeted shooting outside a New York hotel where the health insurer was holding an investor conference.
The Rising team visited the High Country with the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program to help spread holiday cheer
Rising’s Adam and Lauren teamed up with the Salvation Army of Hickory and the High Country and our friends at Queen City Audio Video & Appliances to spread some holiday cheer!
Community comes together to shine light on patients inside Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital
On Thursday, Dec. 5, Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital invites the community to shine a light on the hospital to spread love and support to the patients and their families inside during the holiday season.
Trump selects a former soldier and Iraq War veteran from NC to serve as Army secretary
Donald Trump says he's selected Daniel P. Driscoll, a former soldier and Iraq War veteran, to serve as secretary of the Army.
1-year-old accidentally shot by another child in Cleveland Co.
A 1-year-old is in the hospital after investigators say the child's 3-year-old sibling accidently shot them.
Study finds Raleigh boasts North Carolina's happiest employees in 2024
In 2024, employees across the U.S. are finding greater satisfaction in their work lives than ever before.
1 in 4 North Carolina residents can’t sleep due to holiday debt
A new survey from online sleep retailer, MattressNextDay, reveals that a staggering 25% of North Carolina respondents cite holiday debt as their biggest holiday worry.
Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | Dec. 7th and Dec. 8th
It's Christmas time in and around the Queen City! Check out the top events happening in the Charlotte area on December 7th and December 8th.
Avelo Airlines announces expansion at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport
Avelo Airlines is expanding it's presence at the Concord-Padgett Regional Airport. It's adding new routes and new jobs.
Giving Machine in Charlotte until Sunday
A new kind of machines are popping up across the country that make it easier to give back to those in need during the holiday season. They're part of a global project called "Light the World Giving Machines"
Christmas in the Plaza happening today!
One day only - head out to Uptown to kick off the Christmas spirit with Christmas in the Plaza
Atrium Health announces patients' personal info may have been leaked
Atrium Health says its patients' personal information may have been leaked to third-party vendors like Google and Meta.
Speedway Children's Charities raises record-breaking funds for local charities
The Charlotte chapter of the Speedway Children's Charities hosted a party Tuesday night to celebrate a year of fundraising for local charities.
Owner negligence forces dozens of residents out of West Charlotte Hotel
Dozens of people living in Lamplighter Inn are being forced out because city officials say the owner of the property has ignored code enforcement violations and racked up more than $13,000 in fines.
Appalachian Ski Mountain is now open for the 2024-2025 season
With more snow on opening day than ever before, Appalachian Ski Mountain is now open for the 2024-25 season.
Kendrick Lamar and SZA bringing their Grand National Tour to Charlotte
Rap star and Super Bowl LIX headliner Kendrick Lamar is bringing his 2025 stadium tour with SZA to Charlotte in May.
Tepper Sports & Entertainment Announces Kristi Coleman as CEO
Tepper Sports & Entertainment (TSE) today announced Kristi Coleman as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Heater blamed for fire that destroyed Gastonia home
A heater being used inside a home in Gastonia is blamed for sparking an early morning fire on Harrison Avenue.
