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Tiktok Teacher Highlighting Importance Of Black Men In The Classroom

TikTok Teacher Highlighting Importance Of Black Male Teachers

He's also using his platform to highlight an important topic – the need for more black men in the classroom.

Bad Review of 'Pizza Baby' Creates Social Media Buzz

Charlotte Food Writer for QC Nerve, Tim DePeugh has locals going loco over his latest review of Pizza Baby in Wesley Heights.

UPDATE: Amber Alert Cancelled For Missing 8-Day-Old Baby

The Chapel Hill Police Department has canceled an Amber Alert for a missing infant. Jaxton Brown is 8 days old.

Duke's Scheyer Wants The ACC To Implement Measures To Prevent Court-Storming After Filipowski Injury

Duke coach Jon Scheyer wants the Atlantic Coast Conference to implement measures to prevent court-storming after star big man Kyle Filipowski was hobbled following a collision with a fan during a weekend loss at Wake Forest.

Large Brush Fire In Huntersville

Multiple fire departments are battling a large brush fire on the 13325 block of Mayes Road in Huntersville.

Local Community Partners Take A Bold Step To Promote Mental Health On Emergency Vehicles

Rowan County Public Health and the city of Salisbury have joined forces to launch an initiative promoting the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's new three-digit number, 988.

Suspect Wanted For Sexually Assaulting 86-Year-Old Woman In North Charlotte

Police are searching for a male suspect wanted for allegedly breaking into an 86-year-old woman's home and sexually assaulting her on Saturday night in north Charlotte.

Travel Expert Carly Caramanna: Nearby Getaways

Rising’s Travel Expert, Carly Caramanna (@adventuresbycarly) stopped by to give you can't miss tips on the best places for a nearby getaway.

I-85 South Shutdown Due To Serious Crash In Gaston County

A serious traffic accident has closed all lanes on I-85 South in Gaston County.

I-85 North Closed Near Gastonia Due To Vehicle Crash

A car crash on Interstate 85 has closed all three northbound lanes in Gastonia on Sunday afternoon.

Police Investigating Fatal Officer-Involved Crash In Gastonia

One person was killed and a police officer was injured in a car crash late Saturday night while the officer was responding to a shooting in Gastonia.

Firefighter Injured In ‘Total Loss’ House Fire In Gastonia

A firefighter was taken to the hospital Saturday evening after falling through the floor while battling a house fire in south Gastonia.

Trump Wins South Carolina, Beating Haley In Her Home State And Further Closing In On GOP Nomination

Donald Trump won South Carolina’s Republican primary on Saturday, beating former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley in her home state and further consolidating his path to a third straight GOP nomination.

Bicyclist Dies After Being Struck From Behind By Vehicle

A man riding a bicycle died in a hit-and-run accident after a vehicle crashed into him from behind on South Tryon Street.

Charlotte Fc Fans Celebrate Before Home Opener

Charlotte FC Begins Third MLS Season Saturday Night

A new MLS season brings a new coach to Charlotte FC, but diehard fans hope to pick up where last year’s wild-card-earning team left off.

Former President Donald Trump Speaks At Winthrop University Before South Carolina Republican Presidential Primary

Former President Donald Trump speaks at Winthrop University ahead of the South Carolina Republican presidential primary election.

Nikki Haley Speaks In South Carolina Day Before Republican Presidential Primary

Nikki Haley makes her “Beast of the Southeast Bus Tour” stop in Moncks Corner, South Carolina just one day before the Republican presidential primary.