Local Author Inspiring Families Ahead of Easter
Easter is about more than chocolate, bunnies and egg hunts... it's a chance to spend more time with your family and create a fun and faith-focused Easter.
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HopeWay Launches New Treatment Program for Veterans and First Responders
Veterans and first responders are the unsung heroes who put their lives on the line daily. Doctor Justin Johnson with HopeWay stopped by the Rising studio to share details on the launch of their new treatment program.
Animal Care & Control Dog Kennel Renovations - Part Four In Progress And Part 5 Set To Begin
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control (ACC) has been undergoing critically needed renovations on its dog kennels since last September. ACC is happy to report that all the lost dog kennels have completed the renovation process. The goal is to have them completed around April 12th.
Local Business Using Upcycling To SpringClean Clothing
Springclean gives new life to items that may have previously been discarded.
Mecklenburg County Detention Center-Central Experienced Gastrointestinal Outbreak
After a reported increase in illnesses at the MCDCC, the Health Department determined there was a gastrointestinal outbreak.
River Trail Elementary Named Lighthouse School
River Trail Elementary School has been recognized by the National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence organization as a 2024 Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School.
Sinkhole Unearths Rumored Moonshine Cave At North Wilkesboro Speedway
A possible moonshine cave has been discovered underneath the concrete frontstretch grandstands at historic North Wilkesboro Speedway, according to race officials.
Report: NC Ranks #2 State In US For Women-Owned Businesses
That's for a variety of reasons including tax incentives, training and mentorship. We spotlight a new woman-owned small business as part of our National Women's History Month coverage.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Shares Meaningful Medicine With Families
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools families at many Title I schools are benefiting from a Meaningful Medicine program, a partnership established by Atrium Health and Bank of America.
Charlotte And Albemarle Announce $10,000 Grant Opportunity For Nonprofits Empowering Youth
Sponsored by Albemarle, a grant of $10,000 is now available to aid an organization’s programming and initiatives focused on the upward mobility of youth.
Mecklenburg County Awarded $492,663 To Assist Emergency Food, Shelter Efforts
The funds were awarded under Phase 41 of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), a federally funded program intended to help meet the needs of people experiencing hunger and homelessness in cities and counties throughout the United States.
Deputies: Lincoln County Man Arrested For Child Sexual Assault
Deputies with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office have charged a 43-year-old man with various child sexual assault charges.
Camper Explosion Injures Two In Gaston County
A man and a woman were hurt when an explosion ripped through a camper just after 10 p.m. on a property on Ferrell Grove Road north of McAdenville Monday night.
Tree Branch Falls, Kills 8-Year-Old In Burke County
Authorities say a branch fell from a tree, hitting and killing an 8-year-old in Burke County.
Up 'n Adam: Reed Gold Mine
Adam Wurtzel got very historical as he took a trip to Reed Gold Mine, where the first gold in America was recorded and discovered.
Homicide Investigation In West Charlotte
A homicide investigation is underway after a person suffering life-threatening injuries died in the hospital.
Coroner: Rock Hill Vehicle Crash Leads To Four Deaths
York County's Coroner Office is investigating a vehicle crash which led to multiple fatalities, including twin three-year-olds.
Armed Subject Arrested At Walmart In Monroe
Police say they have arrested a 32-year-old man after he wore a bullet proof vest and multiple firearms at the Walmart on W. Roosevelt Blvd.
Deputies: Teenager Arrested For Shooting And Killing 18-Year-Old In Lancaster County
A teenager has been arrested for shooting and killing an 18-year-old in Lancaster County, according to authorities.
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